Film Development Council of the Philippines(FDCP)

October 16, 2018 Dear Katrina Santiago, Greetings! Thank you for your request dated Sep 02, 2018 10:41:58 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch. Your Request MOA between FDCP and SM for Cinelokal and Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino: 1. What does SM stand to gain with these deals? 2. How much does FDCP spend on these festivals? 3. How much does FDCP earn? 4. How much do the independent filmmakers earn? Response: 1. SM affirms its support for the Philippine film industry which includes our independent film producers. They gain in this deal by the expansion of their content and by inviting a new set of audience. It also brings SM Cinema closer to its goals by becoming not only the largest , but the most diverse film exhibitor in the country. 2. The FDCP spends almost P1 Million for promotions expenses 3. FDCP earns for CY 2017 P958,988.80 ans as of August 2018 P260,755.20 for cinelokal and none for Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 4. Independent Filmmakers earn in totals P4,794,944 for 56 films shown in CY 2017 and P1,043,020.80 for CY 2018 as of August for 38 films shown for cinelokal . If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Chairperson Mary Liza B. Dino @[email protected]. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011). Thank you. Respectfully, Emelita Alquiza FOI Receiving Officer