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Cinemalaya 2025 sets sail with a call to end corruption, fund local cinema
The 2025 Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival has opened, with organizers calling for transparency in public funds and reallocation of resources to support the arts.
Deputy Festival Director Tess Rances highlighted how corruption diverts billions in taxpayer money to ghost projects, leaving artists struggling for funding.
She emphasized that corruption stifles creativity and hinders the ability of Filipino filmmakers to showcase their talent.
Rances warned about the financial fragility of Cinemalaya due to inadequate and inconsistent funding.
The festival urged lawmakers to act urgently against corruption and prioritize funding for institutions like Cinemalaya, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the FDCP.
President Laurice Guillen also echoed the sentiment, demanding accountability for public funds and support for the local film industry.
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