Joey Reyes accepts the FDCP challenge despite some apprehensions

MANILA, Philippines — Even before officially becoming the new head of the Film Development Council of the Philippines , Jose Javier Reyes was widely expected to take over after Tirso Cruz III stepped down.

“Paano na sila ‘pag mag-resign si Pip lalo na yung mga coterminous sa kanya. So, sabi namin, ‘wag muna alalayan ka namin. But then it came to a point that we realized hindi na siya masaya kasi gusto n’yo mag-artista. The always candid direk Joey shares an anecdote after his announcement as new Film Development Council of the Philippines chair and CEO: ‘The night I was announced chairman, in my Facebook messenger, may tatlong na nag-direct message sa akin na umuutang. Naloka ako, hahaha!... But the great thing about it is many reached out. Many regional filmmakers sent me messages, which I really think is something that we’ve overlooked a bit.

“But I am going to be talking to the Board of Trustees and ask their permission if I can stay for the 2024 edition kasi ilang months na lang, it’s the 20th anniversary of Cinemalaya and I’ve been the one na nakatutok doon sa finalists since its inception. “Then after that, I won’t make any films as long as I am chairman of FDCP because again, people might deem it as conflict of interest.

Meanwhile, The STAR asked the newly-appointed chair about his first order of business. Direk Joey said, “Cleaning the office, there are things that we need to change in terms of policies and systems.” “Hopefully, with the help of the First Lady and other benevolent and generous government officials, we can help sustain the industry. That’s the No. 1 priority of FDCP — to help sustain the industry.

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