The Experimental Cinema of the Philippines (ECP) was a
government-owned corporation
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of the
Republic of the Philippines
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created to promote the growth and development of the
local film industry. Created in 1982 after the first Manila International Film Festival through
Executive Order
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770, the ECP was primarily known as a production company.
However, it was created among other things; to hold the Manila International Film Festival, to manage the
Manila Film Center, administer a film rating and classification system and to establish and operate the National Film Archive.
It was also mandated to provide financial assistance to select motion pictures through a film fund.
For purposes of policy coordination, it was placed under the
Ministry of Tourism. While its initial films were critically acclaimed, the ECP was accused of producing sex-oriented or "''
Bomba''" films later in its history until it was dissolved in 1986.
From the official documents, the Experimental Cinema of the Philippines formally ceased its operations through the Executive Order No. 1051.
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See also
*Cultural Center of the Philippines
The Cultural Center of the Philippines ( fil, Sentrong Pangkultura ng Pilipinas, or CCP) is a government-owned and controlled corporation established to preserve, develop and promote arts and culture in the Philippines.Presidential Decree No. ...
*Movie and Television Review and Classification Board
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* Cinema Evaluation Board of the Philippines
* Manila Film Center
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