Review of Films in Video Format
- Films intended for exhibition in any film festival, excluding the Metro Manila Film Festival and similar festivals, may be reviewed by the Board in video format.
Submission and Review of Materials for International Film Festivals
- All submitted materials in 35mm or video format for international film festivals held in the Philippines must be submitted to the Board for review at least two months before the festival.
- Submitted films must have English or Filipino subtitles or be dubbed in either language.
- The review fee for festival films, initially P2,000, will increase to P4,000 effective July 1, 2001; the fee applies to all regular and special reviews.
- Fees paid for festival cancellations are forfeited and non-transferable to other festivals, except if rescheduling is applied within three months.
- Festivals must not last more than fifteen calendar days.
- Film exhibition permits for festival films are limited to a maximum of two screenings per film during the entire festival.
Priority in Film Review During Force Majeure
- If film reviews are postponed or suspended due to force majeure or unforeseen circumstances, priority in resuming review will be given to commercial films (local or foreign) over films for non-theatrical distribution.
Surcharge Fee Adjustments
- The surcharge fee for special review of film prints is reduced from P15,000 to P10,000.
General Compliance and Reiteration
- This memorandum circular restates the policies issued on July 7, 2000, to guide and enforce proper compliance among concerned parties.
- Adopted on September 25, 2000, and signed by the MTRCB Chairman, Armida P.E. Siguion Reyna.