Lutas Film Festival

18/03/2026

Calling all aspiring screenwriters! ✍️ If you’ve been sitting on a story idea, this is your sign to finally get it on paper. The FDCP First Draft workshop is a fantastic way to sharpen your craft and find your voice. Don’t let the clock run out!

🔗 Apply here: bit.ly/FDCPFirstDraft

EXTENDED DEADLINE: MARCH 19, 2026

HEADS UP, ASPIRING WRITERS! 📢

Pick up your pen. Claim your voice. Tell your story.

The ‘FDCP First Draft! Beginner’s Workshop for Regional Storytellers’ is now open to aspiring Filipino screenwriters ready to sharpen their craft and write bold stories for the big screen.

Your story starts here. Apply now at bit.ly/FDCPFirstDraft

🗓️NEW Deadline of applications: March 19, 2026

24/11/2025

A SUCCESSFUL RUN OF SCREENINGS AND ACTIVITIES LUTAS FILM FESTIVAL!🎬

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) proudly supported the 11th Lutas Film Festival in Dumaguete City held on November 14 to 16 as part of its ongoing commitment to championing regional storytelling and elevating the creativity of local talents.

Through the Festival Development Assistance Program (FDAP), the FDCP strengthened its support for regional film festivals by providing resources and access to films through Pelikula ng Bayan and AcadeMedia screenings powered by JuanFlix.

The festival opened with a Pelikula ng Bayan screening of ‘Love Child’ by Jonathan Jurilla followed by an Academedia screening and talkback of ‘Cleaners’ and ‘Yung Huling Swimming Reunion Before Life Happens’ by Glenn Barit.

In the days that followed, audiences enjoyed the showcase of official competition entries, discussions with filmmakers, an informative talk about the benefits of FDCP’s CreatePHFilms, and the final awarding ceremony, which highlighted the multi-awarded ‘Tinigom’ by Keith Nemenzo — closing the festival with a celebration of the growing potential and diversity of Negrense cinema.

✨AWARDEES✨

Best Film:
Walo Walo: Walo ka Adlaw nga Kanay, Walo ka Adlaw nga Labugay – Mery Grace Rama-Mission

Special Jury Prize:
Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366 – Kent Michael Cadungog

Best Director:
Redh Honoridez (Walk with Jesus)

Best Cinematography:
Bomba – Rey Anthony Villaverde

Best Screenplay:
Si Sir Kag ang Gamay nga Bata – Seb Valdez

Best Editing:
Ang Gadya sang Suba – Daniel de la Cruz

Mabuhay ang Pelikulang Pilipino!

17/11/2025

The 11th Lutas Film Festival advanced its second-day activities with the “𝐏𝐚𝐚𝐧𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐮𝐥𝐚” workshop, held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on November 15, 2025, at the Sofia Soller Sinco Hall, Foundation University. Led by cultural scholar and film critic 𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞, the session gathered students, professionals, and freelance creatives for an in-depth discussion on understanding and interpreting cinema.

Participants engaged with Valiente’s insights on film language and analysis, marking the workshop as one of the festival’s key learning events and reinforcing Lutas’ commitment to strengthening film appreciation and critical discourse in the region.

17/11/2025

Celebrating the culmination of the 11th Lutas Film Festival! ✨🎞️ Huge congratulations to this year’s outstanding awardees!

BEST FILM
Walo Walo: Walo ka Adlaw nga Kanay, Walo ka Adlaw nga Labugay

SPECIAL JURY
Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366

BEST DIRECTOR
Redh Honoridez (Walk with Jesus)

BEST SCREENPLAY
Si Sir Kag ang Gamay nga Bata

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Bomba

BEST EDITING
Daniel dela Cruz, Ang Gadya sang Suba

16/11/2025

The closing and awarding ceremony of the 11th Lutas Film Festival. Congratulations to all the winners! ✨🎞️

BEST FILM
Walo Walo: Walo ka Adlaw nga Kanay, Walo ka Adlaw nga Labugay

SPECIAL JURY
Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366

BEST DIRECTOR
Redh Honoridez (Walk with Jesus)

BEST SCREENPLAY
Si Sir Kag ang Gamay nga Bata

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Bomba

BEST EDITING
Daniel dela Cruz, Ang Gadya sang Suba

16/11/2025

The closing and awarding ceremony of the 11th Lutas Film Festival. Congratulations to all the winners! ✨🎞️

BEST FILM
Walo Walo: Walo ka Adlaw nga Kanay, Walo ka Adlaw nga Labugay

SPECIAL JURY
Text FIND DAD and Send to 2366

BEST DIRECTOR
Redh Honoridez (Walk with Jesus)

BEST SCREENPLAY
Si Sir Kag ang Gamay nga Bata

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Bomba

BEST EDITING
Daniel dela Cruz, Ang Gadya sang Suba

16/11/2025

APPLICATIONS OPEN: ISAPELIKULA 📢

ISAPELIKULA finally opens its doors to Filipino filmmakers!

Hone your craft, level up your storytelling, and get match-funded with producers ready to bring your film projects to life. This is your opportunity to turn bold ideas into authentic Filipino films.

Tara! Isapelikula na natin ang kwento mo — apply now! fdcp.ph/isapelikula

🗓️Deadline of Application: January 15, 2026

15/11/2025

In partnership with Foundation University and the Lutas Film Festival, the 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 of the 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 brought 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 to Dumaguete to celebrate film learning and appreciation.

Students and guests enjoyed free screenings of 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 and 𝐘𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐮𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬, followed by an engaging 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭, moderated by filmmaker Keith Nemenzo. The exchange of ideas, reflections on the creative process, and thoughtful questions from the audience made the session truly enriching.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at James B. Herring Hall, Foundation University, on the afternoon of November 14, 2025.

𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚, 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐱, continues to bring film and education together in communities across the country. 🎬✨

15/11/2025

Join us for the 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 of the 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐦 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥, where we wrap up this year’s celebration of regional cinema with the 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐎𝐌, directed by 𝐊𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐳𝐨, a senior Broadcasting student from Foundation University.🎬✨

This acclaimed film has made its mark across the country, being selected as an official entry at the 22nd Mindanao Film Festival in Tagum, Cinema Rehiyon 17 in Butuan, and Sinag Maynila. It also made a remarkable sweep at the 2024 Sine Negrense: Negros Island Film Festival in Bacolod under the Inter-Collegiate Category, bagging nine(9) awards🏆 — Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Cinematography, Best Editing, Best Musical Score, Best Original Song, and the Audience Impact Award for Most Engaging Trailer, along with nominations for Best Supporting Actress, Best Production Design, and Best Sound Design.

Don’t miss this culminating event as we honor outstanding filmmakers and celebrate the stories that shaped this year’s festival.

📅 November 16, 2025
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Sofia Soller Sinco Hall, Foundation University

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14/11/2025

TODAY is the FREE screening of the films in competition at the Citymall Cinema Dumaguete! 📽️ Don’t miss it!

Catch the FREE film screening of LUTAS XI films 🎬

Join us on November 15, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 NN at CityMall Cinema, Dumaguete for the exclusive screening of Lutas XI OFFICIAL ENTRIES (in-competition).

Seats are limited, reserve yours now through the link below:
https://forms.gle/E3S6S4hjULf47CdFA

14/11/2025

The 11th Lutas Film Festival is officially here! 🎬

A huge thank you to all the incredible filmmakers and partners who made this event possible. The celebration of cinema runs through November 16, 2025. Don’t miss it! 🎥✨ Head over to our page for the full schedule of screenings, film talks, and more. Let’s make this festival unforgettable!

Lutas XI is presented to you by Foundation University and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.

Special thanks to our partners, Citymall Dumaguete,
Dumaguete City Tourism and Beetzee Inc.