The Metro Manila Film Festival Award for Best Director is an award presented annually by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). It was first awarded at the 1st Metro Manila Film Festival ceremony, held in 1975; Augusto Buenaventura received the award for directing the film, Diligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa and it is given to directors working in the motion picture industry."Metro Manila Film Festival:1975". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Currently, nominees and winners are determined by Executive Committees, headed by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Chairman and key members of the film industry."Official website" . MMDA. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
Winners and nominees
Key Explanation Indicates the winning director
1970s Year Director Film Ref1975 (1st) Augusto BuenaventuraDiligan Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa1976 (2nd) Eddie Romero Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon"Metro Manila Film Festival:1976". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Lupita Aquino-KashiwaharaMinsa'y isang Gamu-gamo1977 (3rd) Celso Ad. Castillo Burlesk Queen"Metro Manila Film Festival:1977". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1978 (4th) Eddie Garcia Atsay"Metro Manila Film Festival:1978". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1979 (5th) Lino BrockaIna ka ng Anak Mo"Metro Manila Film Festival:1979". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
1980s Year Director Film Ref1980 (6th) Marilou Diaz-AbayaBrutal"Metro Manila Film Festival:1980". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1981 (7th) Mike De Leon Kisapmata"Metro Manila Film Festival:1981". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1982 (8th) Ishmael Bernal Himala"Metro Manila Film Festival:1982". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1983 (9th) Willie Milan Bago Kumalat ang Kamandag"Metro Manila Film Festival:1983". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1984 (10th) Mario O'Hara Bulaklak sa City Jail"Metro Manila Film Festival:1984". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1985 (11th) Lino BrockaAno ang Kulay ng Mukha ng Diyos?"Metro Manila Film Festival:1985". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1986 (12th) Mario O'HaraHalimaw sa Banga"Metro Manila Film Festival:1986". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1987 (13th) Artemio Marquez The Untold Story of Melanie Marquez"Metro Manila Film Festival:1987". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1988 (14th) Laurice GuillenMagkano ang iyong dangal"Metro Manila Film Festival:1988". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1989 (15th) Eddie GarciaImortal"Metro Manila Film Festival:1989". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
1990s Year Director Film Ref1990 (16th) Gil Portes Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?"Metro Manila Film Festival:1990". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1991 (17th) Elwood Perez Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M."Metro Manila Film Festival:1991". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1992 (18th) Ike Jarlego, Jr. Andres Manambit: Angkan ng Matatapang"Metro Manila Film Festival:1992". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1993 (19th) Jose Javier ReyesMay Minamahal"Metro Manila Film Festival:1993". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1994 (20th) NoneNo "Best Director" award given."Metro Manila Film Festival:1994". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1995 (21st) Joel LamanganMuling Umawit ang Puso"Metro Manila Film Festival:1995". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1996 (22nd) Peque Gallaga and Lore ReyesMagic Temple"Metro Manila Film Festival:1996". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1997 (23rd) Chito RoñoNasaan Ang Puso?"Metro Manila Film Festival:1997". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1998 (24th) Marilou Diaz-AbayaJosé Rizal"Metro Manila Film Festival:1998". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.1999 (25th) Marilou Diaz-AbayaMuro-ami"Metro Manila Film Festival:1999". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.
2000s Year Director Film Ref2000 (26th) Laurice GuillenTanging Yaman"Metro Manila Film Festival:2000". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2001 (27th) Chito RoñoYamashita: The Tiger's Treasure"Metro Manila Film Festival:2001". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2002 (28th) Joel LamanganMano Po"Metro Manila Film Festival:2002". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2003 (29th) Mark MeilyCrying Ladies"Metro Manila Film Festival:2003". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2004 (30th) Cesar MontanoPanaghoy sa Suba"Metro Manila Film Festival:2004". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2005 (31st) Jose Javier ReyesKutob"Metro Manila Film Festival:2005". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2006 (32nd) Jose Javier ReyesKasal, Kasali, Kasalo"Metro Manila Film Festival:2006". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2007 (33rd) Cesar Apolinario Banal"Metro Manila Film Festival:2007". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2008 (34th) Mark MeilyBaler"Metro Manila Film Festival:2008". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2009 (35th) Joel LamanganMano Po 6: A Mother's Love"Metro Manila Film Festival:2009". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Rico Gutierrez, Don Michael Perez, Jessel MonteverdeShake, Rattle & Roll 11
2010s Year Director Film Ref2010 (36th) Wenn DeramasAng Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)"Metro Manila Film Festival:2010". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.2011 (37th) Tikoy AguiluzManila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story"Metro Manila Film Festival:2011". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Tony Y. Reyes Enteng Ng Ina MoChris MartinezShake, Rattle & Roll 132012 (38th) Brillante MendozaThy Womb"Metro Manila Film Festival:2012". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Ruel BayaniOne More Try2013 (39th) Joyce Bernal10,000 Hours "Metro Manila Film Festival:2013". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09. Chito S. Roño Boy Golden: Shoot to KillWenn Deramas Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy Marlon Rivera My Little Bossings Frasco Mortiz Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay2014 (40th) Dan VillegasEnglish Only, Please"Metro Manila Film Festival:2014". Rappler. Retrieved 2014-12-28.Erik Matti Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2Chito S. Roño Feng Shui 2Jerrold Tarog Shake, Rattle & Roll XV - (Ulam)Enzo Williams Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo2015 (41st) Erik MattiHonor Thy Father Antoinette Jadaone All You Need Is Pag-IbigRandolph Longjas Buy Now, Die LaterJose Javier Reyes My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMoreDan Villegas #Walang Forever2016 (42nd) Erik Matti SeklusyonJun Lana Die Beautiful Avid Liongoren Saving Sally Babyruth Villarama Sunday Beauty Queen 2017 (43rd) Paul Soriano Siargao "Metro Manila Film Festival:2017". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Loy Arcenas Ang LarawanJulius Alfonso Deadma WalkingRodel Nacianceno Ang PandayDan Villegas All of You2018 (44th) Joel Lamangan Rainbow's Sunset "Metro Manila Film Festival:2018". IMDB. Retrieved 2014-04-09.Yam Laranas "Aurora"Enrico Quizon "One Great Love"2019 (45th) Brillante Mendoza Mindanao Carlo Ledesma Sunod Crisanto B. Aquino Write About Love
2020s Year Director Film Ref2020 (46th) Antoinette JadaoneFan Girl MacArthur Alejandre TagpuanChristian Acuña MagiklandDolly Dulu The Boy Foretold by the StarsEasy Ferrer The Missing2021 (47th) Jun LanaBig Night!Carlo Francisco Manatad Kun Maupay Man it PanahonLawrence Fajardo A Hard Day2022 (48th) Mikhail RedDeleterShugo Praico Nanahimik ang GabiLester Dimaranan Mamasapano: Now It Can Be ToldJoel Lamangan My Father, Myself Paul Soriano My Teacher2023 (49th) Pepe DioknoGomBurZa Zig Dulay Firefly Jun Lana Becky & Badette Mae Cruz-Alviar Rewind Derick Cabrido Mallari Rado Peru, Rommel Penesa When I Met You In Tokyo2024 (50th) Crisanto AquinoMy Future YouMichael TuvieraThe Kingdom Richard Somes Topakk Zig Dulay Green Bones Pepe Diokno Isang Himala Chito S. Roño Espantaho2025 (51st) Jeffrey JeturianUnmarry Kip Oebanda Bar Boys: After School Jun Lana Call Me Mother Sigrid Andrea Bernardo I'mPerfect Raymond Red Manila's Finest
Multiple awards for Best Director Throughout the history of Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), there have been directors who received multiple Awards for Best Director. As of 2019 (45nd MMFF), 11 directors have received two or more Best Director awards.
Director Record Set First year awardedRecent year awardedJoel Lamangan319952009Jose Javier Reyes19932006Marilou Diaz-Abaya 19801999Erik Matti220152016Mark Meily20032008Chito Rono19972001Laurice Guillen19882000Eddie Garcia1987 1989Mario O'Hara19841986Lino Brocka19791985Brillante Mendoza20122019
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References
External links IMDB: Metro Manila Film Festival Official website of the Metro Manila Film Festival