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 reflexion involving actors from both countries.

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Current Events

February to June 2025
Performance Ecologies

Performance Ecologies serves as an incubator for innovative ideas, projects, and approaches in the field of Performance Art and Dance, promoting creativity, experimentation, and collaboration. The platform focuses on works that challenge traditional formats, explore novel methods of audience engagement, and address contemporary social, cultural, and political issues.

© Goethe-Institut Philippinen

Film Festivals

Sept 26, 2024 to Sept 29, 2024
KinoFest

The annual German Film Festival returns on September 26-29, 2024, at Shangri-La Plaza Red Carpet Cinemas. Enjoy free screenings of films focused on youth, self-discovery, cultural shifts, and personal independence, providing a platform for diverse voices in cinema.
Oct 18, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
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.
24/7
Goethe on Demand

On Goethe on Demand, the streaming platform of the Goethe-Institut, we present a variety of online film programs, film festivals and film series that can be streamed from home. More information about the alternating film series can be found here. The films are presented in original language with subtitles. They are accessible online and free of charge after registration.

© Bandefilm

Past Programs

March 11 to 17, 2024
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.
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.

© Graphic Design: Iris Buchholz
Listen Closely
Sound of X

How can we reconnect with the spaces we live in, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic? The artists of Sound of X propose answers as they explored their sonic environment. The resulting video soundscapes offer a unique experience of our cities.

© Goethe-Institut / Foto: Benny Suhendra Panjaitan / Design: Group De Jour

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.

Julian Fuchs

Director and Head of Cultural Programs
Head of Cultural Programs
Goethe-Institut Philippinen

Tel.: + 63 2 88405723-24 / 88170978
Fax: +63 2 8817 0979
director-manila@goethe.de
Angela Sonico

Program Coordinator
Goethe-Institut Manila

Tel.: +63 2 88405723-24 / 88170978
Fax: +63 2 8817 0979
program-manila@goethe.de

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Projects

Current Events

February to June 2025
Performance Ecologies

Film Festivals

Sept 26, 2024 to Sept 29, 2024
KinoFest

Oct 18, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
Science Film Festival

24/7
Goethe on Demand

Open Call

Past Programs

March 11 to 17, 2024
DokuTheater Workshop

Bauhaus.Listening Workshop #2 Sagada/Manila
Listening to the World – 100 Years of Radio

Listen Closely
Sound of X

Get in touch!

Julian Fuchs

Angela Sonico

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Projects

Current Events

February to June 2025 Performance Ecologies

Film Festivals

Sept 26, 2024 to Sept 29, 2024 KinoFest

Oct 18, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024 Science Film Festival

24/7 Goethe on Demand

Open Call

Past Programs

March 11 to 17, 2024 DokuTheater Workshop

Bauhaus.Listening Workshop #2 Sagada/Manila Listening to the World – 100 Years of Radio

Listen Closely Sound of X

Get in touch!

Julian Fuchs

Angela Sonico

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February to June 2025
Performance Ecologies

Sept 26, 2024 to Sept 29, 2024
KinoFest

Oct 18, 2024 to Dec 01, 2024
Science Film Festival

24/7
Goethe on Demand

March 11 to 17, 2024
DokuTheater Workshop

Bauhaus.Listening Workshop #2 Sagada/Manila
Listening to the World – 100 Years of Radio

Listen Closely
Sound of X