JI LACERNA
Head of Business Development and Partnerships (Philippines)
Biography
Ji Lacerna is an experienced film industry professional with a strong background in organizing international film training programs and short film festivals. She previously worked at the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) for six years, where she led international industry partnerships and spearheaded training programs across a range of formats, including short films, series, feature films, animation, and documentaries.
Ji led and managed a range of talent and project development initiatives aimed at nurturing emerging voices in Southeast Asian cinema. Her work included key programs such as Full Circle Lab Philippines, the International Film Industry Conference, and the Sine Kabataan Short Film Lab & Festival, among others.
Currently, Ji serves as the Head of Business
Development and Partnerships at Tatino, in charge of program development and strategic partnerships for film and talent development initiatives internationally. She is also the Global Coordinator for the Tatino Netflix Grow Creative programs, overseeing the implementation worldwide, while also serving as a Program Manager for activities across the Asia-Pacific region.