Instituto Cervantes and FDCP present ‘Off-Hollywood,’ a discussion on challenges for non-American cinema

MANILA, Philippines - Coinciding with the presence in Manila of several Spanish & Latin American filmmakers, who are showing their films at the World Premieres Film Festival, Instituto Cervantes and the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) present “Off-Hollywood,” a round-table discussion among Filipino and Spanish-speaking directors, on July 2, 1:30 p.m.

At the forum to be held at Instituto Cervantes, the filmmakers — Alfredo León, Juan Pinzás, Vicente Perez Herrero and Arturo Prins — will share their views on the challenges filmmakers from Spanish-speaking countries are facing in a global scene dominated by the Hollywood industry.

The round table discussion will take place at the Cinematheque of  Instituto Cervantes, 855 T. M. Kalaw, Ermita, Manila. Entrance is free on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, visit www.manila.cervantes.es and www.facebook.com/InstitutoCervantesManila, or call 526-1482.