Philippines and France Sign Film Co-Production Agreement at Festival de Cannes 2025
15 May 2025.In a milestone moment for Philippine–French cultural diplomacy, a landmark Agreement on Cinematographic Co-Production was signed on 14 May 2025 in Cannes by Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) Chairperson and CEO Jose Javier Reyes and Gaëtan Bruel, President of France’s Centre national du cinéma et de l'image animée (CNC). The ceremony, held during the 2025 Festival de Cannes, was witnessed by Philippine Ambassador to France H.E. Junever Mahilum-West.
FDCP Chief Jose Havier Reyes (L) and CNC President Gaëtan Bruel (R) signs Filipino-French Co-Production Agreement.
The agreement heralds a new chapter in global filmmaking for both nations, enabling collaborative productions in film, television, and media between Filipino and French creatives. It also reinforces a shared commitment to cultural exchange, industry development, and the promotion of diverse cinematic voices. 
Ambassador Junever Mahilum-West congratulates FDCP and CNC for the landmark agreement.
Following the signing, FDCP and CNC held a dialogue on the role of film in shaping collective memory and societal change. Chair Reyes expressed deep gratitude to France for recognizing the richness of Philippine cinema, particularly its support in restoring the legacies of National Artists. He also noted the potential for future collaboration in film technology and archiving. 
FDCP and CNC chiefs followed the signing ceremony with a talk along with the team and Amb. Mahilum-West.
CNC President Gaëtan Bruel highlighted cinema’s enduring relevance—not only as a reflection of the past but as a tool for building inclusive futures. He reaffirmed France’s dedication to preserving global film heritage and emphasized the Philippines’ role as a key partner in fostering Europe–Asia co-production efforts 
FDCP and CNC pose for a photo with representatives from the Philippine Embassy in Paris and the French Embassy in Manila.
The co-production accord is set to launch concrete initiatives and programs, aligning with the Philippine government’s broader goals of advancing the creative industries through cultural and economic diplomacy.
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