The ABS-CBN & FilAm Creative Storytelling Program is an annual initiative dedicated to discovering, elevating, and amplifying FILIPINO FILMMAKERS AND/OR Filipino stories through international exhibition and audience engagement.
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ABS-CBN & FilAm Creative PROGRAM
Created through a partnership between FilAm Creative and ABS-CBN, the program provides selected filmmakers with the opportunity to have their work showcased across ABS-CBN's global media platforms, bringing independent stories from the festival circuit to audiences around the world.
Films selected for the annual FilAm Creative Film Festival (FACFF) become eligible for consideration for inclusion in the program. Curated by FilAm Creative and ABS-CBN, participating films are organized into themed collections that celebrate the diversity of Filipino storytelling across genres, perspectives, and experiences.
The program was created to address a challenge faced by many emerging filmmakers: gaining meaningful exposure beyond the festival circuit. While film festivals provide invaluable opportunities for artists to connect with audiences and industry professionals, television and global media distribution can significantly expand the reach and impact of their work.
Through this initiative, filmmakers gain:
International exhibition
Exposure to global audiences
Recognition alongside fellow emerging and established storytellers
Opportunities for career advancement and industry visibility
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The program reflects FilAm Creative's mission to educate, advocate, and create opportunities for Filipino creatives and all creatives telling Filipino stories, while supporting ABS-CBN's commitment to connecting Filipino communities worldwide through meaningful storytelling.
By bringing these films into homes across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond, the ABS-CBN x FilAm Creative Storytelling Program helps ensure that Filipino stories continue to be seen, celebrated, and shared across generations.
2026:
The Crossing
“The Crossing: Finding Our Way Home Through Stories” is 24 curated episodes featuring 50 films starting June 13th on Saturdays and Sundays on TFC around the world. Learn more about the films and filmmakers: