Sine Kabataan - FDCP

Sine Kabataan - FDCP Sine Kabataan Short Film Lab & Festival under FDCP gives a platform to all aspiring young filmmakers and provides an opportunity to expose their fresh talents.

It serves to encourage the youth to develop their creativity and originality in storytelling. Sine Kabataan Short Film Lab and Festival under the Film Development Council of the Philippines is a platform for the Filipino youth to showcase their unique perspective on societal issues through film. It aims to foster the creativity of young filmmakers and support the development and production of thei

r films. Sine Kabataan is accepting story concepts from Filipino filmmakers aged 18-30 years old who have produced at least one (1) short film. Chosen finalists will receive PHP 150,000 production grant.

Watch Sine Kabataan 2023 on JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel!
24/09/2025

Watch Sine Kabataan 2023 on JuanFlix: The FDCP Channel!

19/09/2025
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19/09/2025

Thank you, SINEGANG.ph đź’›

09/09/2025
THE WAIT IS OVER! SINEKAB 2025 IS HERE!The Film Development Council of the Philippines is proud to present the official ...
07/09/2025

THE WAIT IS OVER! SINEKAB 2025 IS HERE!

The Film Development Council of the Philippines is proud to present the official selections for the 8th Sine Kabataan Film Festival! 10 promising young filmmakers from across the country are set to make their big screen debut from September 5-7, 2025 at Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Plaza!

Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival 2025 presents 10 original works from promising amateur filmmakers:

“4 Better or 4 Worse”
Directed by RonJay Mendiola

“Blooming!”
Directed by Ronnie Ramos

“City’s Laundry & Taxes”
Directed by Diana Galang

“Coding si Papa”
Directed by Michael Angelo Pogoy

“Due Date na ni Judith”
Directed by Kieth Earl Rebaño

“Elephant Paths”
Directed by Joshua de Vera

“Sa Tumoy sa Walay Kahumanan
[After the (G)rain is gone]”
Directed by Von Jorge Actub

“Signal Pending”
Directed by Lourchielle Hael

“Sunog sa Sugbo”
Directed by Jon Owen Lepiten

“When it Rained Malunggay Leaves”
Directed by Cedrick James Valenzuela

Stay tuned for screening schedules to witness the next generation of Filipino filmic excellence!

Check out our website for more details: fdcp.ph/updates/sinekabataan2025

The Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival is an annual celebration of original short films, told through the eyes of young Filipino filmmakers. Now in its eighth edition, the festival returns this Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

CONGRATULATIONS!
07/09/2025

CONGRATULATIONS!

IN PHOTOS: SINE KABATAAN 2025 OPENS AT RED CARPET CINEMASThe fruits of their labor make it to the big screen. A captive ...
07/09/2025

IN PHOTOS: SINE KABATAAN 2025 OPENS AT RED CARPET CINEMAS

The fruits of their labor make it to the big screen. A captive audience awaited our 10 Sine Kabataan 2025 finalists, with crowds filing into the theater to witness passionate filmmaking at today’s premiere.

The Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival is an annual celebration of original short films, told through the eyes of young Filipino filmmakers. Now in its eighth edition, the festival returns this Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

07/09/2025
07/09/2025
THE CHALLENGE OF INDEPENDENT FILMS– SINEKABATAAN 2025 TALKBACKS (Set B)They’ve run the gauntlet, it’s time to hear what ...
06/09/2025

THE CHALLENGE OF INDEPENDENT FILMS– SINEKABATAAN 2025 TALKBACKS (Set B)

They’ve run the gauntlet, it’s time to hear what they have to say! Catch a talkback session with our SineKab 2025 finalists, complete with Q & A on September 7, 2025 at Red Carpet Cinemas, Shangri-La Plaza!

Set B filmmakers:
Ronnie Ramos - Blooming!
Michael Angelo Pogoy - Coding si Papa
Joshua De Vera - Elephant Paths
Lourchielle Hael - Signal Pending
Cedrick Valenzuela - When it Rained Malunggay Leaves

Tickets are fully booked. We will be accommodating walk-ins subject to availability.

The Sine Kabataan Short Film Festival is an annual celebration of original short films, told through the eyes of young Filipino filmmakers. Now in its eighth edition, the festival returns this Philippine Film Industry Month (PFIM), organized by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP).

06/09/2025
06/09/2025

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