Our nation is still reeling from the pandemic; a heavy shadow that has paralyzed the world’s vibrant industries.
As we plan for all sectors to strongly reemerge to a healthier future, we acknowledge that the government must first succor and revive our weakest. We also pray that the film industry will not be forgotten.
Mentioning plans of revival, it’s a humble observation that, for a country that used to pride itself as one of the top film producers in the world, we do not host a major international film festival. That is, aside from the one we had in 1982.
Globally, the three top film festivals are the ones in Cannes, Berlin and Venice. Then, there are the other A…
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