Film Dev’t Council signs on to support young creatives
THE Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said it partnered with the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to support the winners of the Young Creatives Challenge (YC2), which is intended to promote young talent in creative fields.
“Through the Malikhaing Pinoy Program, we are committed to fostering the next generation of Filipino creatives,” Trade Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba said.
“The YC2 is a testament to our dedication to nurturing talent and providing them with the necessary support to thrive in the global arena,” she added.
Under the partnership, the FDCP will help produce the entries of the top 10 winners in the YC2’s screenwriting category, which the FDCP will solely fund.
According to Ms. Aldaba, the DTI will co-fund production of the films of the winners in the succeeding YC2 rounds.
Meanwhile, the FDCP will also provide the top 3 winners with P1.7 million worth of support, including workshops, mentorships, resources, and networking opportunities.
FDCP Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jose Javier Reyes said that the initiative can help give the next generation an environment that fosters their improvement.
“For the very first time, our government is recognizing the importance of creative industries, and because of that, the challenge has become more magnified,” Mr. Reyes said.
The DTI said that season 2 of the YC2 will take place in September in collaboration with the office of Senator Maria Imelda Josefa Remedios R. Marcos. — Justine Irish D. Tabile