A group of young Zamboangueno television and film enthusiasts formally convened last December 29, 2009 at the Grand Astoria Hotel to form the Chabacano Film Directors Guild (CFDG). The organization, spearheaded by former TV and concert director ROGELIO 'Gerky' VALESCO, JR. prepares for a full length movie project this March to be directed by Zamboangueno director Sheron Dayoc.

Present during the said gathering is Lilit Reyes, an Palanca awardee for screenplay.

Councilor VALESCO, a former broadcast-journalist and TV-Concert director poses with young Zamboangueno film makers:JAY BAUTISTA, RYANN ELUMBA, DEXTER DELA PENA, ALPHONSE MARQUEZ, NORMAN MAYONILA, LILIT REYES (Palanca Scriptwriter), GV, Direk SHERON DAYOC, and CHARLIE VILLANUEVA.

Councilor ROGELIO 'Gerky' VALESCO, JR. discusses the need to organize a formal group of film makers. Valesco, last April initiated the first ever Film Making Seminar in Zamboanga. Comes February, a seminar on film production will take place.

LILIT REYES, a multi-awardee scriptwriter discusses story development.