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SENATE 
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RECEIVED BY:
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG REVILLA, JR.
AN ACT
GRANTING INCENTIVES TO FILIPINO INDEPENDENT FILMS WHO WERE 
GRANTED HONORS IN NOTABLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Article XIV, Section 14 of the 1987 Constitution provides that 'The State shall 
foster the preservation, enrichment, and dynamic evolution of a Filipino national 
culture based on the principle of unity in diversity in a climate of free artistic and 
intellectual expression."
The Philippine film industry is one of the oldest in Asia, and history is filled with 
triumphs, milestones, and challenges. In the last decade alone, Filipino independent 
films have been flourishing. Several cinematic masterpieces from the Philippines were 
recognized in the international arena, including the prestigious Cannes International 
Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival and the British 
Independent Film Awards, as well as appearances and screenings in Toronto, Brussels, 
New York, Warsaw and London. At the national level, the Cinemalaya Independent, 
CinemaOne Originals, Sineng Pambansa and other national or regional independent 
film festivals that feature short and full-length films are important venues for 
promoting locally produced independent productions. The Filipino films are never left 
unnoticed.
The recognitions accorded to Filipino filmmakers abroad bring prestige to the 
country. Their auteur films are showcases of Filipinos' remarkable talent and ingenuity 
of cinematic excellence.


This bill aims to promote the production of Filipino independent films by 
providing support to filmmakers, both veteran and aspiring, for their next 
masterpieces.
In view of the notable works of independent Filipino filmmakers, approval of 
this measure is fervently sought.
RAMQKBONG REVILLA, JR.


NINETEENTH CONGRESS OF THE 
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REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES 
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First Regular Session 
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SENATE 
S. No.
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*22 NOV 21 PI :11
received BY;
Introduced by SENATOR RAMON BONG RE VILLA, JR.
AN ACT
GRANTING INCENTIVES TO FILIPINO INDEPENDENT FILMS WHO WERE 
GRANTED HONORS IN NOTABLE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVALS AND 
APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in 
Congress assembled:
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Section 1. Short Tide. -This Act shall be known as the "PhilippineIndependent 
Film Industry Incentives Act of2022."
Sec. 2. Declaration of Policy. - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to 
promote and support the development and growth of the local film industry, which 
includes both mainstream and independent films, produced by Filipino filmmakers or 
production entities that boldly articulate and freely interpret the Filipino experience 
with fresh insight and artistic integrity. Towards this end, the State shall grant 
incentives to independent filmmakers or production entities based on merit to 
encourage the production of more high quality film projects for the local and global 
markets.
Sec. 3. Incentives for Filipino Independent Filmmakers. -To achieve this law's 
purpose, Philippine independent films that have been awarded the Best Film prize or 
its equivalent including those that merited recognition for technical excellence in 
respected international film competitions or cinema festivals shall be given the 
following incentives:


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a. Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00) to the filmmaker or production entity that
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produces an international award-winning full-length feature or documentary
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film;
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b. Three million pesos (P3,000,000.00) to the filmmaker or production entity that
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produces an international award-winning short feature or documentary film;
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c. Two million pesos (P2,000,000.00) shall be granted for the film director, main
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artist, screenplay, or for technical support filmmaker personnel including
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scriptwriter, cinematographer, editor, production designer, music scoring,
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sound director, studio or video technician category who received the highest
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international awards in their respective categories. Should there be more than
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one winner, the amount/reward 
allotted for this category 
shall be equally
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divided among the winners;
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d. One million pesos (P1,000,000.00) to supporting artists or technicians who
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have garnered the highest award in their respective categories.
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For purposes of this Act, "notable international film festivals" refer to international
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film festivals which have given recognition and awards to high quality films for the last
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five (5) years and are well-known for their international profile, audience size, and the
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quality and breadth of their festival and industry programs.
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Sec. 4. Eligibilities for Incentives. — To be eligible to receive the incentives
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under Section 3(a) of this Act, the international award-winning film must be made or
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produced by a Filipino filmmaker or production entity, as the case may be. The total
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production budget for each full-length feature or documentary film must not exceed
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Ten million pesos (P10,000,000.00). The film length must be between ninety (90) to
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one hundred twenty (120) minutes.
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To be eligible under Section 3(b) of this Act, the film must be made by a Filipino
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filmmaker or production entity. The total production budget for the short feature or
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documentary film must not exceed Five million pesos (P5,000,000.00). The film length
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must be less than twenty (30) minutes.
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Sec. 5. Appropriations. - The amount necessary to implement the provisions of
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this Act shall be Included in the budget of the Film Development Council of the
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Philippines (FDCP) in the annual General Appropriation Act.


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Sec. 6. Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR). - The Film Development
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Council of the Philippines, in coordination with the Film Academy of the Philippines
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(FAP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), shall promulgate
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the IRR within ninety (90) days from the effectivity of this Act.
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Sec. 7. Separability Clause. — If any provision of this Act is declared invalid or
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unconstitutional, other provisions hereof which are not affected thereby shall remain
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in full force and effect.
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Sec. 8. Repealing Clause. - All other laws, rules and regulations, orders,
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circulars, or issuances, or parts thereof, which are contrary to, or inconsistent with,
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the provisions of this Act are hereby repealed, modified or amended accordingly.
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Sec. 9. Effectivity. - This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its
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publication either in the Official Gazette or in two (2) newspapers of general circulation
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in the Philippines.
Approved,