QCinema International Film Festival (QCinema) and the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) have officially launched a new strategic partnership to strengthen support for film industry programs. 
In a recent meeting between FAP Director-General Paolo Villaluna, QCinema Industry Head Liza Diño, QCinema Film Foundation President Manet Dayrit, and QCinema Artistic Director Ed Lejano to discuss a shared vision for collaboration and capacity-building in the local film sector.
A key highlight of the partnership is FAP’s funding support for QCinema 2025, which includes contributions toward festival programming and residency programs that hone the skills of emerging Filipino talent.
“Given the rising contributions of Philippine cinema to the global film community, putting forth initiatives that drive professional development and film education are crucial,” Liza Dino shared. “For our local screen talent to showcase their skill to the nation and beyond, we have to presently nurture their educational needs. This is the reasoning behind our strategic partnership.” 
The collaboration will also extend to one of QCinema Industry’ 2025s programs—the Asian Next Wave Film Forum (ANWFF). Director-General Villaluna, along with leaders from various Philippine film guilds, will participate in the forum’s industry panels and roundtable discussions, lending institutional insight into the current landscape of Philippine cinema and regional cooperation in Southeast Asia.
As part of the ongoing partnership, FAP will host a dedicated night during QCinema 2025 on November 18, dubbed FAP Night. The event will serve as an official introduction to FAP’s revitalized initiatives, including programs from affiliated film guilds, and will provide a platform to celebrate industry professionals across disciplines. 
The QCinema Industry 2025 will take place from November 18 to 23, 2025. For more information on the QCinema Industry 2025, kindly contact [email protected].
