Jose Javier Reyes. Image: Instagram/@direkjoey
Filmmaker Jose “Joey” Javier Reyes assumed the chairman and CEO post at the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), succeeding actor Tirso Cruz III who resigned in March.
Reyes’ appointment was announced by the national film agency through its social media pages on Monday, April 8.
“Director Jose Javier Reyes is officially appointed as the new Chairman and CEO of the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) on April 8, 2024,” the announcement read.
“Chairman Reyes is the successor of former FDCP Chair Tirso Cruz III. He will officially assume his position as the head of FDCP, bringing more than 40 years of expertise in the Philippine film industry to the national film council,” it added.
Reyes, for his part, showed himself posing for a photo beside the FDCP logo while holding what appears to be an official document, via his Instagram page.
“Thy will be done,” he captioned his post.
“Now the challenge begins. One for all, all for one,” he also stated.
Prior to his appointment as chairman, Reyes served as a technical consultant in the agency. The film and TV director is best known for his works “Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo,” “Katas ng Saudi” and “Batang PX,” among many others.
Meanwhile, Cruz served as the film agency’s head for about two years before he stepped down on March 1 due to personal reasons.