Established in 1981, the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP) is the Philippines' official counterpart of the United States' Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The FAP was founded through Executive Order 640-A issued by the President of the Philippines.[1] The academy serves as the umbrella organization of various guilds of the movie industry that organize and supervise activities to optimize competency. The FAP gives recognition and awards to film artists, technicians and workers for their outstanding performances and achievements. The Film Academy of the Philippines Awards, shortened as the FAP Awards, have been given since 1983. The purpose of the 1983 award ceremony was to honor film achievements in 1982. In 2005, the name of the award was officially changed into Luna Awards.
Film Academy of the Philippines
Abbreviation
FAP
Formation
January 5, 1981
Type
Film organization
Purpose
To give awards and recognition for significant accomplishments of the development of the motion picture industry
Headquarters
29th Floor, Cyberscape Gamma, Topaz & Ruby Roads, Ortigas Center Pasig, Metro Manila
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