Puregold CinePanalo and FDCP Partner to Open Global Opportunities for Filipino Filmmakers

LEFT: Puregold CinePanalo Festival Director Christopher Cahilig and Puregold Senior Marketing Manager and Festival Chair Ivy Hayagan-Piedad continue to strengthen opportunities for Filipino filmmakers through Puregold CinePanalo and its collaborative industry partnerships. RIGHT: Chairman and CEO of the Film Development Council of the Philippines, Hon. Jose Javier Reyes stands at the forefront of institutional efforts expanding access and visibility for Filipino films.

The prestigious Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, now in its third year, has become a

platform that opens meaningful opportunities for Filipino filmmakers. This year, the

festival takes a significant step forward through a partnership with the Film Development

Council of the Philippines (FDCP) — a union that provides greater visibility, international

screening opportunities, and new channels to connect with audiences worldwide. With

Puregold CinePanalo’s longstanding vision of “Panalo sa Husay” and the FDCP’s

reputable programs and resources, the festival continues to showcase remarkable

Filipino stories while helping filmmakers expand their reach both locally and abroad.

Through the FDCP’s Special Partnership Program (SPP), filmmakers participating in

Puregold CinePanalo 2026 can take advantage of concrete avenues for professional

growth and exposure. Opportunities include screenings at FDCP Cinematheque

Centres, visibility on JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel, and potential inclusion in FDCP

international mission delegations, connecting their work to wider audiences and global

industry networks.

Puregold Senior Marketing Manager Ivy Hayagan-Piedad emphasized the value of

creating space where local creatives can grow. “This festival is about giving our very

own filmmakers a platform where their creative abilities can be fully recognized,” she

stated. “Puregold CinePanalo offers filmmakers the chance to gain exposure, reach

audiences internationally, and hone their skills. We're particularly excited about the

fresh perspectives and heart that this year's entries will offer, as well as our

collaboration with the FDCP, which opens up even more chances for development and

recognition.”

FDCP Chairman and CEO Jose Javier Reyes also highlighted the film festival’s

growing role in shaping the future of the Philippine film landscape. “Even though it

has just been on for a number of years, right now, CinePanalo has proven itself to

be an important venue for the development of the voice of Philippine cinema,”

Reyes said. “It is in CinePanalo that we are able to discover the next generation of

Filipino filmmakers.”

This partnership between the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival and the Film

Development Council of the Philippines offers filmmakers tangible support to broaden their presence and gain recognition in the industry. By leveraging FDCP-supported

platforms, curated screenings, and international programs, participants can share their

work with new audiences and engage with professional networks while further

developing their craft. These initiatives allow Puregold CinePanalo to further support

talented filmmakers and share the richness of Filipino cinema around the world.

The upcoming Puregold CinePanalo 2026 will be held at Gateway Cineplex 18 and at

select Ayala Cinemas in Metro Manila, featuring seven (7) full-length films and twenty

(20) student short films. This lineup promises to deliver fresh panalo sa husay stories

that reflect the depth and diversity of Pinoy creativity, while giving filmmakers a platform

to be celebrated on both national and international stages.

For more information on the Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival, you may stay updated

through the official Festival Facebook page at facebook.com/puregoldcinepanalo.