Filipino filmmakers
LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT ACT
The Local Film Industry Development Act aims to promote and support the growth of the Philippine film industry by creating the Philippine Film Commission, which will replace the Film Development Council of the Philippines. The Commission will have various powers and functions to enhance the local film industry, including establishing a Cinema Evaluation System and providing financial incentives for film production.
BUWAN NG PELIKULANG PILIPINO ACT
The Buwan ng Pelikulang Pilipino Act declares September as Philippine Film Industry Month, mandating the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) to conduct various film-related activities and appropriating necessary funds for these initiatives.
MOVIE AND TELEVISION REVIEW AND CLASSIFICATION BOARD (MTRCB)
This bill aims to improve the operational efficiency of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) by establishing a Retained Income Fund. This fund will allow the MTRCB to retain 50% of its revenues for its operational expenses, excluding salaries, thereby streamlining its financial processes.
NATIONAL FILM COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES
This bill aims to transform the Film Development Council of the Philippines into the National Film Commission of the Philippines, defining its powers and functions, and appropriating funds for its operations.