Creative journey takes a leap to the next level!
The Department of Trade and Industry launched an initiative that will impact not just the creative industry but also boost the film industry of the country in the future. Specialists highlighted the main challenges affecting the local sector and provided suggestions on how to more effectively tackle the nation’s economic and cultural development.
The Department of Trade and Industry officially launched the second season of its Young Creatives Challenge, expanding the competition to include elementary and high school students besides the regular edition for young adults. The challenge invites Filipino youth to showcase creativity under the themes of love, creativity, and the future.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) unite to launch “Young Creative Challenge” a screenwriting program.
The young creatives of the Philippines proved to be equal in talent during the first season of YC2 to such an extent that the DTI raises the bar from the competition. For creative fields such as songwriting, screenwriting, playwriting, graphic novels, animation, game development, and online content creation, cash prizes await the winners of its regular edition. Top winners in each category can bring home a prize of up to PHP 1 million. Elementary and high school will focus on songwriting, short story writing, creation of the graphic novel, and even online content.
The Korean Wave presents a significant opportunity for the Philippine creative sector to flourish. By leveraging shared cultural ties, capitalizing on Korean Wave fandom, developing niche markets, investing in talent development, and promoting Philippine culture, artists can position themselves for success in the global stage. By embracing the challenges and opportunities presented by the Korean Wave, the Philippine creative sector can contribute to the country’s economic growth and cultural development.
