Experimental Cinema of the Philippines

The Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (ECP) was a government-owned corporation of the Republic of the Philippines created to promote the growth and development of the local film industry. Created in 1982 after the first Manila International Film Festival through Executive Order 770, the ECP was primarily known as a production company.[2] However, it was created among other things; to hold the Manila International Film Festival, to manage the Manila Film Center, administer a film rating and classification system and to establish and operate the National Film Archive.[3] It was also mandated to provide financial assistance to select motion pictures through a film fund.

Experimental Cinema of the Philippines
Company typeGovernment-owned corporation
IndustryFilm production
FoundedJanuary 29, 1982 (1982-01-29)
DefunctOctober 2, 1985[1]
Fate
Successor
HeadquartersManila, Philippines
Key people
Imee Marcos (Director General)
Charo Santos-Concio (Producer)
ProductsMotion pictures
OwnerGovernment of the Philippines

For purposes of policy coordination, it was placed under the Ministry of Tourism. While its initial films were critically acclaimed, the ECP was accused of producing sex-oriented or "Bomba" films later in its history until it was dissolved in 1986.[4]

From the official documents, the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines formally ceased its operations through the Executive Order No. 1051.[1]

Filmography

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Title[5] Director Writer Date Main cast Genre
Oro, Plata, Mata Peque Gallaga José Javier Reyes January 27, 1982 Cherie Gil, Sandy Andolong, Joel Torre, Liza Lorena, Fides Cuyugan-Asencio, Manny Ojeda, Maya Valdez, Lorli Villanueva, Ronnie Lazaro Historical Drama
Himala Ishmael Bernal Ricky Lee December 25, 1982 Nora Aunor Drama
Soltero Pio De Castro III Boy Noriega April 21, 1984 Jay Ilagan, Rio Locsin, Chanda Romero Drama
Misteryo sa Tuwa Abbo Q. Dela Cruz December 25, 1984 Tony Santos, Johnny Delgado, Ronnie Lazaro, Alicia Alonzo, Lito Anzures, Amable Quiambao, Mara Montes Drama, Thriller
Manila by Night[a][b] Ishmael Bernal Ishmael Bernal, Ricky Lee January 16, 1985 Charito Solis, Alma Moreno, Lorna Tolentino, Rio Locsin, Cherie Gil, Gina Alajar, Orestes Ojeda, William Martinez, Bernardo Bernardo Drama
Isla[c] Celso Ad. Castillo Celso Ad. Castillo, José Javier Reyes (Screenplay) April 25, 1985 Maria Isabel Lopez, Joseph de Cordova, Gil de Leon Drama
  1. ^ Re-release
  2. ^ As distributor only
  3. ^ Co-produced with Viva Films

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Executive Order No. 1051: Creating the Film Development Foundation of the Philippines, Inc". Official Gazette.
  2. ^ "Executive Order No. 770: Creating the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines". Government of the Philippines. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  3. ^ Nocon, Ramon (October 27, 2011). "Finally, a national film archive". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  4. ^ Devera, Jojo. "ECP And The Filipino Films Of The 80's". Sari-Saring Sineng Pinoy. Retrieved May 31, 2012.
  5. ^ "Company Profile". IMDB.com. Retrieved May 31, 2012.