Why was FIFFLA created?
Filipino International Film Festival Los Angeles was created to showcase our achievements in films. It gives us an opportunity to celebrate our artists and spotlight our culture. This will also help bridge Philippine Cinema with Hollywood and give non-Filipinos a chance to truly see how talented we are.
Who can submit?
Anyone can submit as long as it has Filipino content or a majority of Filipino talent. We are taking submissions from anywhere in the world. We are accepting shorts, documentaries and feature films. Tagalog films must have English subtitles. Entry fee will be waived for this first year only.
Who decides what goes in Festival?
We have an Advisory Board and Programmers that are made up of producers, directors, actors, writers and film critics. All submissions will be viewed and graded accordingly before being added to the Festival Program.
Where does the money go?
We are a non-profit organization which means that all proceeds made from donations, sponsors and ticket sales will go towards maintaining the Festival and help pay for theatre rental, print ads, advertisements, talent fees, and other purchases needed to make FIFFLA a success.
Is this a one time event?
No, it is going to be an annual event happening every year on October which is considered Filipino History Month in the US. FIFFLA 2009 was our Inaugural year.
Will it be like this every year?
This is our first year, so we expect to have problems and trials. We do not expect to get this right the first time around. We will try and do our best to represent the Filipino Community in the most positive manner. We will also do our best to try and bring the best films we can find to represent us in showcasing our achievements in Cinema.