Creation and Powers of the Filipino Motion Picture Development Board
- Board created as an arm of CCP to implement the State policy.
- Powers include:
- Establish the Film Academy of the Philippines to honor achievements and promote professional guilds.
- Establish a Film Fund to provide financial assistance for film projects.
- Create a Board of Standards to set national film rating and classification, and administer tax incentives based on film ratings.
- Maintain a Film Archive to preserve films of cultural, historical, or aesthetic significance.
- Organize administrative units necessary for operation.
- Support efforts to improve cinematic arts aligned with cultural and educational values.
- Develop incentive systems and grant recognition to quality film productions and contributors.
- Assist Filipino talents in skill acquisition for quality film production.
- Borrow, acquire, and manage properties as needed.
- Invest funds and assets prudently.
- Engage in projects and investments to generate funds.
- Perform all acts necessary in exercise of its functions, including corporate powers under PD No. 15.
Composition and Governance of the Board
- Board consists of seven members.
- Chairman is the CCP Chairman.
- Members include Director-Generals of the Film Academy, Film Fund, Film Archives, Board of Standards, and two respected representatives from the motion picture industry.
- Board to prescribe its own internal rules and governance procedures.
Appointment and Terms of Key Officers
- Directors-General appointed by CCP Chairman from reputable industry members.
- Terms:
- Two years for Directors-General of Film Academy, Film Archives, and Board of Standards.
- One year for Director-General of Film Fund, who cannot reengage in feature film projects during term.
Role of the International Film Foundation, Inc.
- Affiliated with CCP to assist the Development Board.
- Functions include:
- Organizing international film festivals, markets, and exhibitions.
- Facilitating subsidies for Filipino films in international competitions.
- Constructing and maintaining theaters, screening rooms, archives.
- Importing raw materials for improving film production quality and costs.
- Financially participating in Filipino film productions and providing related research and consultancy.
Establishment of a Film Center
- CCP empowered to establish and maintain a Film Center within its complex.
- Purpose is to service industry requirements.
- Funding may come from savings in general or special appropriations, subject to Presidential approval.
Appropriations and Funding
- Initial allocation of One Million Pesos from the General Fund for Board operations.
- Subsequent annual budgetary appropriation of Ten Million Pesos, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
This Executive Order establishes a comprehensive framework to promote and develop the Philippine motion picture industry through institutional mechanisms, financial support, regulatory standards, and international collaboration, with the Cultural Center of the Philippines as the central coordinating agency.