This 3-day event was held in Dumaguete City from May 9 to 11, 2024. It aimed to enhance the management skills of film festival directors and leaders, bringing together over 30 participants from various regional and national film festivals across the country.Themed 'Sanga't daan: Festivals at the crossroads to the future,' the workshop was spearheaded by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts-National Committee on Cinema and implemented by Foundation University.
The first 2 days of the event featured intensive workshop sessions, designed to address critical aspects of festival management. Seven distinguished resource persons led these sessions, covering a wide range of topics essential for festival sustainability and growth.On the final day, the workshop transitioned to a festival forum. This session served as a collaborative townhall meeting between participants and NCC members, focusing on the future of regional film festivals.