MORE WAYS TO CO-PRODUCE WITH THE PHILIPPINES

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MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Film Philippines Office (FPO) introduces the enhanced International Co-Production Fund (ICOF) to provide more tailored support for international co-productions and strengthen the Philippines as a partner for global filmmaking.

Under the new framework, ICOF introduces two co-production tracks designed to accommodate different partnership structures, with requirements and funding support scaled to the Philippines’ levels of participation.

Two Tracks for Global Co-Productions

MINORITY TRACK

This Minority Track supports international projects where the Filipino producer holds a minority equity share.

Support:

  • Up to ₱7 million (USD 113k) for feature films and series
  • Up to ₱3 million (USD 48k) for documentaries and short films

Key requirements:

  • At least 10% Filipino producer equity share
  • Two (2) Filipino above-the-line (ATL) or three (3) Filipino below-the-line (BTL) in key creative or technical roles
  • Distribution plan covering international release

MAJORITY TRACK

The Majority Track supports Philippine-led projects with international partners.

Support:

  • Up to ₱13 million (USD 210k) for feature films and series
  • Up to ₱5 million (USD 80k) for documentaries and short films

Key requirements:

  • At least 20% Filipino equity, holding the highest co-producer share
  • Two (2) Filipino above-the-line (ATL) roles as Director, Actor, or Lead Actor, and five (5) Filipino below-the-line (BTL) crew in key creative or technical roles
  • Distribution plan covering both Philippine and international release
  • Foreign co-producer(s) with a minority equity share and corresponding creative and/or technical participation

Bonuses (Applicable for both tracks)

  • ₱1 million (USD 16k) for qualified ASEAN co-productions
  • Up to ₱2 million (USD 32k) for projects that pass the cultural test

*Amount in USD may vary depending on the actual foreign exchange rate

Designed to respond to the evolving co-production landscape, the ICOF now offers more ways to collaborate with the Philippines, along with greater and more accessible funding opportunities.

Follow FPO on Facebook and Instagram, and learn more about the Film Philippines Incentives through our website: filmphilippines.com/incentives

For media inquiries, please contact: FDCP Media Desk mediadesk@fdcp.gov.ph or Film Philippines filmphilippines@fdcp.gov.ph

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