Philippines Revamps International Co-Production Fund With Minority and Majority Tracks, Unveiled at Busan Market

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What happened

The Philippines has revamped its International Co-Production Fund (ICOF) around two tracks, with the amount of cash on offer tied to the size of the Filipino stake in a project.

Key facts

  • Reported by Variety and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 00:55:58 UTC.

Why it matters

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  4. Philippines Revamps International Co-Production Fund With Minority and Majority Tracks, Unveiled at Busan Market

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