LOCASYON: Location as a Film Collaborator LOCASYON is where every map point is a creative partner. Join leading Filipino filmmakers for a casual, unfiltered conversation that digs into the unspoken collaboration between the artist and the actual place.
We explore the philosophy, values, and methods behind transforming a setting from a passive backdrop into an active collaborator—a silent character that informs every creative decision.
About the Organizer:
The Production Designers Circle of the Philippines (PDCP) is a collective of action-oriented filmmakers and designers committed to elevating the art and craft of production design. As members of the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), We work collaboratively to establish and champion best practices, creating a thriving and professional environment for innovation and growth within the industry.
The Quezon City Film Commission (QCFC) is an agency under the Office of the City Mayor that uplifts local film and screen industry stakeholders by offering educational initiatives for professional development, providing incentives and grants to productions, and promoting the city’s diverse locations as an ideal destination for filmmakers.
Established in 1981 by Executive Order No. 640-A, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) serves as the umbrella organization for film professionals in the Philippines, tasked with promoting the welfare, training, and representation of film industry professionals.
Recognizing cinema's cultural significance and economic contribution, and seeing a need to modernize and revitalize the role of the Film Academy, President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos signed Executive Order No.70 s. 2024 “promoting the development of the Philippine film industry, strengthening the Film Academy of the Philippines,” turning it into a government agency and underlining the national government's commitment to champion local arts, heritage, and creative industries.
The revamped Film Academy focuses on key initiatives: supporting industry professionalization, skills development, labor and welfare benefits, film awards and recognition, and strategic support for Oscars and international recognition. By developing and protecting its workforce, the Film Academy intends to improve Philippine industry practices and skills, with the aim of making it the leading audio visual soft power in Southeast Asia.
Additional Event Organizers: Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP)
Lupon ng Pilipinong Sinematograpo (LPS), Filipino Screenwriters Guild (FSG), Big Bulb Lab, Epicmedia Productions Inc, Arsenal, Bodega, Barebones Inc, SonicStories Studios
