FDCP reveals lineup for inaugural 'Dokyumentado' film fest

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly presents “Dokyumentado,” its inaugural documentary film festival, running from November 22 to December 07. The festival will feature screenings across FDCP’s Cinematheque Centres in Manila, Iloilo, Davao, Nabunturan, and Negros, as well as on Juanflix, FDCP’s streaming platform.

“Dokyumentado” screenings will showcase a curated selection of short and full length documentary films from both established and emerging filmmakers. The lineup includes a range of local programming and shorts, offering audiences a comprehensive view of documentary storytelling. Aside from screenings, the festival will host a number of panel discussions and talkback sessions to provide audiences with a deeper understanding of the art and impact of documentaries.

With “Dokyumentado,” the FDCP aims to spotlight the documentary film genre as a dynamic medium for raising awareness, inspiring social change, and encouraging diverse perspectives.

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Cinematheque Screening Dates:

November 22 – Opening (Venue:TBA)
November 23 to 29- Cinematheque Centre Manila November 27 to December 6- Cinematheque Centre Davao
November 27 to December 7- Cinematheque Centre Iloilo
November 25 to December 7- Cinematheque Centre Nabunturan
December 4 to 7- Cinematheque Centre Negros

Onsite screenings at Cinematheque Centres Nationwide from November 22 to December 07:

Motherland by Ramona Diaz + Mama by Alexandra Brizuela
Aswang by Alyx Arumpac + Timbre by Camille Samonte and Pam Bareo
Delikado by Karl Malakunas + Agos by Nathalie “Ally” Sanga
Last Days at Sea by Venice Atienza + Eksmen by Heather Simonette and Rose M. Intong
Home of the Brave by Baby Ruth Villarama+ Puti by Jerald Yucot
Little Azkals by Baby Ruth Villarama + Sota by Mae Tanagon
Pagtatag! The Documentary by Jed Regala + Beyond Spotlight by Gian Linezo

A special screening of the PH entry to the 97th Academy Awards:

And So It Begins by Ramona Diaz

Short film screenings:

Set A: Arts and the Community

Balde at Brotsa by Josh Mutia
Guhit Recto by Renz Airel Salazar
How the Beasts Got Hyped by Elvin Jay Macanlalay
A Bad Name by Robbie Capio
Wisik by Aysie Damaso

Set B: Childhood memories

Ate Si Bunso by Raphaela Dominguez
Nanay Tatay by Antonio Agregado
Ate Bunso by Angelica Llanera
Remnants of The Lost Childhood by Belle Samson
Mariposa by Melanie Faye

Set C: DokyuKultura

Alingasngas by Joseph Ezra Dave Jimenez
Cinebuano by Joaquin Perocillo
Recto Records by Jego Rafael
Ang Paghahanap Kay Dalagang Bukid by Leia Amidala Nepomuceno Santos
An Kamaturan by Kyle Justin B. Rebutica

Cinematheque Centre Davao

Mga Gipaambit Gikan sa Tubig (Whispers from the waters of Mindanao) by Anna Miguel Cervantes
Budots: The Craze by Jay Rosas and Mark Limbaga
Panicupan by Jose Bagane Fiola