Projects

We foster bilateral cultural exchange programmes between Germany and the Philippines. We initiate film series, exhibitions, seminars and festivals, always with the goal to facilitate artistic production, reception and reflection involving actors from both countries.

Keep in touch © Goethe-Institut Philippinen

Film Festivals

  • Oct. 16 to 19, 2025

    KinoFest

    The annual German Film Festival returns on October 16-19, 2025, at Shangri-La Plaza Red Carpet Cinemas. Enjoy a curated selection of the boldest, most talked-about films from Germany’s vibrant cinema scene for free!

  • Oct 24, 2025 to Dec 01, 2025

    Science Film Festival

    The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America: In cooperation with local partners it promotes science literacy and facilitates awareness of contemporary scientific, technological and environmental issues through international films with accompanying educational activities.

    SFF 2025 Green Jobs © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

  • Goethe on Demand

    Watch films online

    The Goethe-Institut presents a carefully curated collection of German films, available to stream for free. Discover award-winning festival hits, exciting new voices in German cinema and legendary film classics – and find your own personal favourites. Sit back, make yourself comfortable and… action!

Open Call

Here we announce open calls for programs such as workshops, residencies and study trips, which are initiated by the Goethe-Institut Philippinen.

Past Programs

  • Filipino Perforamance Platform

    Performance Ecologies

    Performance Ecologiesis an innovative initiative designed to support Filipino artists working in performance art, dance, and theater. It offers a dynamic space for participants to develop, test, and present their creative work to a diverse and engaged audience. With a focus on fostering artistic experimentation and dialogue, the project encourages works that challenge traditional formats, explore new ways of engaging audiences, and address contemporary social, cultural, and political issues.

  • Workshop

    DokuTheater Workshop

    The DokuTheater Workshop is a collaboration between the Goethe-Institut and renowned German theater makers Regine Dura and Hans-Werner Kroesinger, exploring the process of theater making through archival materials.

    DokuTheater Workshop

  • Bauhaus.Listening Workshop #2 Sagada/Manila

    Listening to the World – 100 Years of Radio

    This 2023, radio in Germany turns 100 years old. To mark this anniversary, the project "Listening to the World - 100 Years of Radio" has been launched as a cooperation between the "Experimental Radio" at the Bauhaus University Weimar, the Goethe-Institut, Deutschlandfunk Kultur and the House of World Cultures.

    Bauhaus Listening to the World © Graphic Design: Iris Buchholz © Graphic Design: Iris Buchholz

Get in touch!

The engagement of the public and the arts scene is as important as our own programming to create a meaningful space. Please reach out to us if you are interested in collaborative projects, innovative contemporary practices and international exchange in the arts.

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