In its 4th edition, EDDYS was supposed to introduce four additional categories to include local films that first premiered on streaming services like Netflix, iflix, iWant, and HOOQ.
[7] The organization was Initially formed as a social group led by its founding president, Manila Standard's former entertainment editor, the late Isah V. Red.
The Nominees Night, which is one of the most anticipated run-ups to the main event celebrates the creatives, talented artists, and film workers who are nominated in The EDDYS.
[9] Prior to the awarding ceremony for the 2nd EDDYS, cinematography, acting, scriptwriting, and sound design workshops were held in partnership with FDCP.
Two best film nominees (TBA's Birdshot and T-Rex Entertainment's Deadma Walking) were also screened at FDCP's Cinematheque Center Manila.
SPEEd marked the founding of the organization with an outreach activity at the Anawim Home for the Abandoned and Rejected Elderlies in Barangay San Isidro in Rodriguez, Rizal.