The UP Film Institute congratulates UPFI alumnus, Carlo Francisco Manatad for being chosen by the Festival de Cannes as one of the 15 international directors in their l’Atelier de la Cinéfondation 2018. He is the only Filipino representative to participate the said workshop, with his promising film, “Whether the Weather is Fine.”

As written in the Festival de Cannes’ Facebook page: “Breeding ground of 7th art’s new talents, l’Atelier de la Cinéfondation 2018 welcomes 15 international directors as well as their promising movie projects. This 14th edition will be, as every year, the opportunity for these filmmakers and their producers to meet financial partners in Cannes. A precious door opener to move on directing!”

Source: http://www.festival-cannes.com/fr/infos-communiques/communique/articles/l-atelier-2018