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How Quezon City earned the UNESCO Creative City of Film honor
Quezon City (QC) is launching new initiatives to boost its film industry following its recent recognition as a UNESCO Creative City of Film.
The recognition was largely attributed to the efforts of the late film curator, archivist, and regional cinema champion Teddy Co, who first urged the QCinema International Film Festival (QCIFF) to apply for the UNESCO honor.
QCIFF artistic director Ed Lejano presented the idea to Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte, highlighting the festival's impact in the Southeast Asian region.
In late October, UNESCO declared Quezon City as one of two Creative Cities of Film this year, alongside Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
Mayor Belmonte expressed pride in the city's growing film festival, QCinema, now in its 13th year, as a platform for filmmakers.
The QCinema International Film Festival showcases outstanding filmmaking and pushes storytelling boundaries, with the city aiming to provide a space for creatives to explore possibilities and redefine conventions.
Belmonte acknowledged the responsibility that comes with the UNESCO title, emphasizing the city's commitment to its filmmaking legacy.
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