It has been a whirlwind of excitement and connections since last weekend when we held the first-ever QCinema Project Market (QPM). In my new capacity as the Executive Director of the Quezon City Film Commission, I served as the Managing Director of the QPM, which expanded the QCinema International Film Festival's industry initiatives.

After two days of intensive one-on-one meetings and networking among 19 Philippine and Southeast Asian projects and our decision-makers — companies, funders, commissions, and partners alike — we culminated the first successful run of our market with an Awarding Ceremony held last November 20 at the Novotel Araneta Center, Quezon City.