Quezon City Film Commission and Europe’s EAVE partner to boost Asian film industry

THE Quezon City Film Commission (QCFC) announced a special collaboration with European Audiovisual Entrepreneurs (EAVE) to launch the first EAVE Marketing Masterclasses in Quezon City on March 16 to 17 this year.

EAVE, founded in 1988 and based in Luxembourg, is a professional training, project development and networking organization for audiovisual producers. It brings producers from different regions of the world together, facilitating co-production relationships and fostering international collaboration. The EAVE Marketing Masterclasses in Quezon City will be structured under the banner of EAVE On Demand, a tailor-made masterclass designed to meet the specific needs and situation of the film production landscape in the partner country. This two-day masterclass will cater to Asian film industry professionals seeking to enhance their skills in international co-production, marketing, and international sales.

The Masterclasses also align with the QCFC’s flagship program, the QC Screen Academy, which aims to provide training and educational programs for aspiring filmmakers and industry professionals, thus developing local talents, discovering creative storytellers, and upskilling the local workforce to be more globally competitive.

As the Film Commission’s Executive Director, I am very pleased with the partnership with EAVE as the inaugural offering of the QC Screen Academy to provide training opportunities for industry professionals in Quezon City and film professionals in Asia.

While Filipino and Southeast Asian filmmakers are renowned for their compelling and daring narratives, there remains a gap in understanding when it comes to identifying the right audiences and platforms for our films.

A well-crafted film marketing campaign can be the deciding factor between success and failure. In this day and age, with the need for filmmaking to be more sustainable and profitable, emphasizing the importance of the business side of film has never been more crucial.

This collaboration between QCFC and EAVE aims to bolster the region’s burgeoning film industry and its active participation in the global market. This initiative materializes QCFC’s commitment to developing local talent, upskilling the creative industry workforce, and highlighting Quezon City’s commitment as a creative hub for film in the country and the region.

This year’s EAVE Marketing Masterclasses in Quezon City will select 30 Filipino and Asian producers and film industry professionals eager to advance their careers and enhance their professional experiences. Interested applicants must be willing to cover all related flight travel requirements and accommodations for their visit to the Philippines.

Thank you EAVE for this wonderful collaboration and for this opportunity to upskill and empower our local film industry to embrace the value of business and marketing in filmmaking.

For inquiries, please email QCFC Projects Team at projects.qcfc@gmail.com.