WHAT IS FLIP ?
The Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP) is a selective cash rebate program provided by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), through the Film Philippines Office (FPO). It supports international audiovisual projects that engage a Philippine production company to undertake line production, animation, and/or post-production services in the Philippines.
- Commissioned a Filipino production company to conduct line production, animation, and/or post-production services in the Philippines
- Principal photography, animation, or post-production shall commence within six (6) months from the date of issuance of the Notice of Grant.
- The project shall be completed within one (1) year from the date of issuance of the Notice of Grant, or within one (1) year and six (6) months for animation projects.
- The project is wholly or partly made in the Philippines, be it production (studio or location shoot), animation work, and/or post-production (visual effect, 3D conversion, editing, music and scoring, sound design, editing and mixing, voice overs, and color grading, among others).
- The project must spend at least the following amount:
- PHP 20 Mn (≈USD 339,000) for live action and animated feature films
- PHP 8 Mn (≈USD 136,000) for documentary
- PHP 24 Mn (≈USD 407,000) for TV and/or VOD content (documentary, reality shows, or series; min. of 8 episodes)
Filipino production companies, animation studio, or post-production office that meet the following qualifications:
- Organized and registered as a business in the Philippines
- Conducting line production, animation studios, and/or post-production services for an eligible project of a foreign production company.
- An active member of the FDCP National Registry.
- No pending obligations and/or outstanding deliverables with the FDCP or any of its programs.
Note: An applicant shall be considered ineligible if the company, its proprietors, or its authorized representatives have any pending obligations and/or outstanding deliverables with the FDCP or any of its programs
- Any genre, except pornography, provided it does not insult or negatively portray the Philippines, threaten national security, or promote violence.
All documents submitted shall be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
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Fully-accomplished application form.
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Notarized service agreement between the applicant and the foreign producer
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Proof that the foreign production company is eligible to conduct business in their country (e.g. business permit)
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Copy of the script (or project treatment for non-scripted formats)
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Project dossier (must include logline, cast, mood board, storyboard, filmography, URL to teaser and/or inspired short film)
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Original detailed project quotation / budget prepared by the Philippine service company and acknowledged by the foreign production company
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Certificate of registration from the FDCP National Registry for Companies (NRC)
If applicable:
- Screening link to a minimum of 30 minutes rough cut (for applicants of post-production projects)
- Accomplished cultural test with a passing score (for applicants of Cultural Bonus)
Qualified Philippine Production Expenditures (QPPE) refer to the eligible expenditures incurred in the Philippines for the approved project in accordance with these Guidelines. QPPE serves as the basis for determining the project's final cash rebate following audit and verification.
The following expenses are recognized as Qualified Philippine Production Expenditures:
- Rights acquisition
- Salaries, wages, and social contribution
- Technical goods and services
- Project-related overheads
- Post-production and animation
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation and travel expenses
- Legal costs
Eligible projects shall be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Contribution of the project to the Philippine film industry and the economy
- Global appeal and quality of the project
- The financial strength and stability of the project
- Distribution potential and ability to reach audiences
- Promotion of Philippine culture and its territories
Selected projects may receive a 20% cash rebate of the Qualified Philippine Production Expenditures (QPPE), subject to a maximum rebate of PHP 25 million (approximately USD 424,000).
Projects that qualify for the Cultural Bonus may receive an additional five percent (5%) cash rebate, increasing the maximum rebate to PHP 30 million (approximately USD 508,000).
*Based on USD 1 to PhP 59 conversion
The application periods for submission for FPI are as follows:
CYCLE 1
Application period: FEBRUARY
Evaluation: MARCH
Announcement: APRIL
CYCLE 2
Application period: JULY
Evaluation: AUGUST
Announcement: SEPTEMBER
In the event that the Film Philippines Incentives budget for the year has already been exhausted, the succeeding application period of that year will be closed.
WHAT IS FLIP ?
The Film Location Incentive Program (FLIP) is a selective cash rebate program provided by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), through the Film Philippines Office (FPO). It supports international audiovisual projects that engage a Philippine production company to undertake line production, animation, and/or post-production services in the Philippines.
- Commissioned a Filipino production company to conduct line production, animation, and/or post-production services in the Philippines
- Principal photography, animation, or post-production shall commence within six (6) months from the date of issuance of the Notice of Grant.
- The project shall be completed within one (1) year from the date of issuance of the Notice of Grant, or within one (1) year and six (6) months for animation projects.
- The project is wholly or partly made in the Philippines, be it production (studio or location shoot), animation work, and/or post-production (visual effect, 3D conversion, editing, music and scoring, sound design, editing and mixing, voice overs, and color grading, among others).
- The project must spend at least the following amount:
- PHP 20 Mn (≈USD 339,000) for live action and animated feature films
- PHP 8 Mn (≈USD 136,000) for documentary
- PHP 24 Mn (≈USD 407,000) for TV and/or VOD content (documentary, reality shows, or series; min. of 8 episodes)
Filipino production companies, animation studio, or post-production office that meet the following qualifications:
- Organized and registered as a business in the Philippines
- Conducting line production, animation studios, and/or post-production services for an eligible project of a foreign production company.
- An active member of the FDCP National Registry.
- No pending obligations and/or outstanding deliverables with the FDCP or any of its programs.
Note: An applicant shall be considered ineligible if the company, its proprietors, or its authorized representatives have any pending obligations and/or outstanding deliverables with the FDCP or any of its programs
- Any genre, except pornography, provided it does not insult or negatively portray the Philippines, threaten national security, or promote violence.
All documents submitted shall be in English or accompanied by an English translation.
-
Fully-accomplished application form.
-
Notarized service agreement between the applicant and the foreign producer
-
Proof that the foreign production company is eligible to conduct business in their country (e.g. business permit)
-
Copy of the script (or project treatment for non-scripted formats)
-
Project dossier (must include logline, cast, mood board, storyboard, filmography, URL to teaser and/or inspired short film)
-
Original detailed project quotation / budget prepared by the Philippine service company and acknowledged by the foreign production company
-
Certificate of registration from the FDCP National Registry for Companies (NRC)
If applicable:
- Screening link to a minimum of 30 minutes rough cut (for applicants of post-production projects)
- Accomplished cultural test with a passing score (for applicants of Cultural Bonus)
Qualified Philippine Production Expenditures (QPPE) refer to the eligible expenditures incurred in the Philippines for the approved project in accordance with these Guidelines. QPPE serves as the basis for determining the project's final cash rebate following audit and verification.
The following expenses are recognized as Qualified Philippine Production Expenditures:
- Rights acquisition
- Salaries, wages, and social contribution
- Technical goods and services
- Project-related overheads
- Post-production and animation
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transportation and travel expenses
- Legal costs
Eligible projects shall be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Contribution of the project to the Philippine film industry and the economy
- Global appeal and quality of the project
- The financial strength and stability of the project
- Distribution potential and ability to reach audiences
- Promotion of Philippine culture and its territories
Selected projects may receive a 20% cash rebate of the Qualified Philippine Production Expenditures (QPPE), subject to a maximum rebate of PHP 25 million (approximately USD 424,000).
Projects that qualify for the Cultural Bonus may receive an additional five percent (5%) cash rebate, increasing the maximum rebate to PHP 30 million (approximately USD 508,000).
*Based on USD 1 to PhP 59 conversion
The application periods for submission for FPI are as follows:
CYCLE 1
Application period: FEBRUARY
Evaluation: MARCH
Evaluation: MARCH
Announcement: APRIL
CYCLE 2
Application period: JULY
Evaluation: AUGUST
Evaluation: AUGUST
Announcement: SEPTEMBER
In the event that the Film Philippines Incentives budget for the year has already been exhausted, the succeeding application period of that year will be closed.
