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The Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) has postponed its announcement of the Philippines’ official entry to the 99th Academy Awards (2027 Oscars). The National Selection Committee is still deliberating on the submitted films and has decided to take more time to complete its evaluation and finalize its recommendation. Recognizing the importance of representing Philippine cinema internationally, the Film Academy affirms that the selection process deserves thorough time and consideration. The FAP will announce the new date for the official entry once the selection process is complete. Eight films are in contention to become the Philippines’ official entry to the Best International Feature Film category of the 99th Academy Awards.  The Film Academy announced the local submissions for consideration on June 18 during its Byaheng Oscars press conference. The contenders are Carl Joseph Papa’s 58th; Jade Castro’s All the Things I Leave You (Patawid); Rafael Manuel’s Filipiñana; Sigrid An...

The Film Academy of the Philippines opened submissions for its grants program, the Pinoy Oscars Pursuit, which supports Filipino films vying for recognition at the Academy Awards (the Oscars) and other international honors, and announced a call for entries for the country’s official nominee for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards. The program provides government support to the Philippine country nominee for Best International Feature, to Filipino films vying for nominations in other Oscar categories, such as documentary and short films, and to Filipino films competing for industry-led honors, including the Golden Globes and the Independent Spirit Awards. Director-General Paolo Villaluna said the program treats the pursuit of international recognition as a national investment that works hand in hand with the Academy’s mandate to enhance professionalism, improve industry infrastructure, and protect film workers. “A win for the Philippines is a win for the industry ...