MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), in its continued commitment to support skilled and talented Filipino filmmakers, is pleased to announce the opening of applications for Cycle 2 of CreatePHFilms running from July 5 to 25, 2025. 

CreatePHFilms is a funding program designed to support Filipino filmmakers in developing and producing high-quality local films across all stages of production. The program provides a wide range of financial assistance tailored to various types of film projects. 

WHAT’S NEW IN CYCLE 2? 

All feature-length funding categories now offer an extended completion timeline of up to 1.5 years - an increase from the previous one-year limit. This gives filmmakers more time to fully flesh out their projects. 

FUND YOUR PROJECT WITH CREATEPHFILMS!

Here are the five funding programs for CreatePH’s Cycle 2: 

Development Phase:

1. Project Development  Fund

    Timeline: 1.5 years

    Available Grant: up to ₱300,000

This category is for filmmakers in the project development stage. This fund supports the development of mid- to feature-length scripts and the refinement of the story before the cameras roll.

Production Phase:

2. Small Budget Production Fund

    Timeline: 1.5 years

    Available Grant: ₱1 million 

This program accommodates projects with a total budget under ₱15 million. A fixed amount of ₱1 million is allotted to selected projects to cover their production costs.

3. Large Budget Production Fund

   Timeline: 1.5 years

   Available Grant ₱3 million to ₱5 million

This is for larger-scale projects with a production budget of at least ₱15 million. This fund supports major productions by providing significant financial assistance for the film’s production. 

Post-Production Phase:

4. Post-Production Fund

    Timeline: 1.5 years

   Available Grant ₱300,000 to ₱500,000

Films in post-production with a total post-production budget of at least ₱500,000 can apply for this to help complete their project 

From Production to Post-Production Phase:

5. Short Film Fund 

   Timeline: 1 year

   Available Grant up to ₱500,000

This is the newest category in CreatePHFilms. This fund supports short films from production to post-production with a one-year completion period. 

Through CreatePHFilms, the FDCP continues its commitment to enhancing Philippine cinema by offering financial support to local filmmakers. The program not only encourages the production of high-quality films but also champions the unique, diverse stories that can only be told through the lens of Filipino filmmakers.

For more application details and updates regarding Cycle 1 of CreatePHFilms, follow the FDCP on Facebook, X, Instagram, or access our website through the following link: fdcp.ph/createphfilms.