The Worst Of Famas Awards - Best Picture

I choose to feature the FAMAS Awards since it is already an established award a long-standing institution The Filipino Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (and has adequate information) which gives the oldest existing award for the best accomplishments of Filipino films every year since 1952 though it is not comprehensive in scope since the selection committee which chooses the winners for each category were merely prize-winning writers and movie columnists and not widely voted by the members of an Academy which at the same time are also members of the film industry. 

The FAMAS has, with limited success, tried to limit the influences of pressure groups and promotion, box office gross receipts, and studio public relations and marketing on voting results. Due to its limitations, it has also attempted to limit votes for melodramatic sentimentality, atonement for past mistakes, personal popularity, and "prestige" or epic scale, but those influences have often had a decided effect on the outcome of some of the poll results. Unfortunately, the critical worth, artistic vision, cultural influence, and innovative qualities of many films are not given the same voting weight.

Especially since the 90s, moneymaking 'formula-made' blockbusters with glossy production values and big production budgets have often been crowd-pleasing titans (and Best Picture winners), but they haven't necessarily been great films with depth or critical acclaim by any measure. However, in the last decade or so, many Best Picture picks have been modest performers at the box office, while the biggest blockbusters (i.e, superhero films) have mostly underperformed as award winners.

Salabusab (1954) tells the story of two perfectly unmatched individuals of opposite genders with opposite and different personalities and statuses in life who meet and collide and a battle of sexes ensues.

 

Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan (1967) is about unrequited love

 

Ester Paraiso (Lolita Rodriguez) a retired prostitute, runs the Paradise Inn (1985) with help from her own daughter, Daria (Vivian Velez), whom she is preparing for the job, and from influential politicians. Her daughter, however, decides to run away but is later spurned by her suitor and his offer of a respectable life.

 

Please note: The following chart or selections contain possible alternatives (albeit sometimes opinionated and subjective) for some of the awards given throughout the FAMAS history. In some cases, the 'worst' honoree only means that some other more deserving performer or film might or should have been selected.

Best Picture The Worst of the Awards
Year	Selection of 'WORST' Best Picture Winners (+ an unexpected, upset win)	Other Deserving LOSING Nominees for Best Picture in the Same Year	Possibly Other Deserving Options That Were Not Nominated (SNUBBED)
1952	+Ang Sawa Sa Lumang Simboryo (1952)	Basahang Ginto Korea	2 Sundalong Kanin Babaeng Hampaslupa Darna At Ang Babaeng Lawin  Dimas: The Sainted Robber Kambal Tuko Madame X Sabas, Ang Barbaro
1953	Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhay (1953)		Blood of Bataan Carlos Trece Cofradia Dagohoy Diwani
1954	Salabusab (1954)		Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa Dalagang Ilokana Ifugao Jack and Jill MN
1955	Higit Sa Lahat (1955)	A wear year for nominees	Guerrero Lapu-Lapu Mambo-Dyambo Niña Bonita Sanda Wong
1956	Luksang Tagumpay (1956)	Desperado Kumander 13	5 Hermanos Anak Dalita Boksingera Gilda Krus Na Kawayan Saigon
1957	+Kalibre .45 (1957)	Kamay Ni Cain	Badjao: The Sea Gypsies Busabos El Robo Hukom Roldan
1958	+Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Daigdig (1958)	Condenado Laban Sa Lahat Talipandas Venganza	Beloved Malvarosa Matira Ang Matibay Ramadal Silveria Ulilang Anghel
1959	Biyaya Ng Lupa (1959)	Cry Freedom Kilabot Sa Makiling	Anak Ng Bulkan Juan Tamad Goes To Congress Pitong Gatang
1960	+Huwag Mo Akong Limutin (1960)	Gumuhong Bantayog Kadenang Putik	Ginang Hukom Juan Tamad Goes To Society Kambal Sa Sinukuan Matandang Pa Charming Mga Alamat Ng Sandaigdig Nukso Nang Nukso
1961	Noli Me Tángere (1961)	Mga Yapak Na Walang Bakas The Moises Padilla Story	Alyas Palos Baby Damulag Dalawang Kalbaryo Ni Dr. Mendez Juan Tamad Goes to Malacañang Mister X Molave Pantalan Trece
1962	El Filibusterismo (1962)	A weak set of nominees	Diegong Tabak Jam Session Juan Tamad Enters Malacañang Magnum Rosa Negra The Big Broadcast Tulisan
1963	+Sigaw Ng Digmaan (1963)	Angustia Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang Zigzag	Ang Babaeng Isputnik Isputnik vs. Darna Miting de Avance Si Adiang Waray Si Darna At Ang Impakta Si Juan Tamad At Si Juan Masipag Sa Pulitikang Walang Hanggan Sierra Madre Trudis Liit
1964	Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo (1964)	Kulay Dugo Ang Gabi Salambao	Babaing Kidlat Diegong Pusakal LagablabSa Maribojoc
1965	+Daigdig Ng Mga Api (1965)	A Portrait Of The Artist As Filipino Iginuhit Ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story Pilipinas Kong Mahal	7 Mukha Ni Dr. Ivan Darna At Ang Babaing Tuod Maria Cecilia Milarosa
1966	Ito Ang Pilipino (1966)	A very weak year for nominees	Ang Haragan Claudia Diegong Akyat
1967	+Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan (1967)	Dahil Sa Isang Bulaklak	Alamat Ng 7 Kilabot Kwatang: A Star Is Born Maruja Mga Alabok Sa Lupa
1968	Igorota (1968)	Barbaro Cristobal Salamisim Siete Dolores	Ang Dayuhan Anino Ni Sisa Kumander Dimas Mindanao
1969	Pinagbuklod Ng Langit (1969)	Badlis Sa Kinabuhi	Almira Ang Pulubi Aragon Brothers Facifica Falayfay
1970	Mga Anghel Na Walang Langit (1970)	Santiago! Tubong Sa Ginto	Octopus Pipo
1971	Lilet (1971)	Asedillo Nympha Pagdating Sa Dulo	Daluyong! Stardoom
1972	+Kill The Pushers(1972)	Ang Alamat	And God Smiled At Me Berdugo Dama De Noche El Vibora
1973	Nueva Viscaya (1973)	Paru-parong Itim Tanikalang Dugo	Cariñosa Carmela Cofradia Gimingaw Ako Hulihin Si Tiagong Akyat Lipad Darna Lipad
1974	Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974)	Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa Batingaw Pacific Connection Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara	Ang Pangalan: Mediavillo Fe, Esperanza, Caridad Kamandag Ng Cobra Kampanerang Kuba Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa Urduja
1975	Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag (1975)	Banaue: Stairway To The Sky	Alkitrang Dugo Andalucia Dugo At Pag-ibig Sa Kapirasong Lupa Dung-aw
1976	Minsa'y Isang Gamu-Gamo (1976)	Ganito Kami Noon...Paano Kayo Ngayon? Insiang Itim Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos	Ang Barbaro Anino Sa Villa Lagrimas Babae Sa Likod Ng Salamin Bitayin Si... Baby Ama! Daluyong At Habagat Karunungang Itim Pandemonium (Langit, Lupa at Impiyerno) Mga Reynang Walang Trono Mortal Mrs. Eva Fonda, 16 Nunal Sa Tubig Sakada Tatlong Kasalanan
1977	Bakya Mo Neneng (1977)	Maligno	Bontoc Burlesk Queen Ginauhaw Ako, Ginagutom Ako Hubad Na Bayani Inay Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising Mga Bilanggong Birhen Nagbabagang Asero Perfumed Nightmare Tadhana: Ito Ang Lahing Pilipino Valentin Labrador
1978	Pagputi Ng Uwak...Pag itim Ng Tagak (1978)	Atsay Gumising Ka, Maruja Rubia Servios	Amorseko Ang Tatay Kong Nanay Bakekang Doble Kara Mananayaw Mga Mata Ni Angelita
1979	Jaguar (1979)	Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo	Abel at Cain Ang Alamat Ni Julian Makabayan High School Circa '65 Ina, Kapatid, Anak Salawahan Sinong Lumikha Ng Yoyo? Sinong Lumikha Ng Moon Buggy?
1980	Aguila (1980)	Brutal Kakabakaba Ka Ba? Langis At Tubig	Ang Kabiyak Ang Pagbabalik Ni Leon Guerrero Ang Panday Angela Markado Bona City After Dark (Manila By Night) Kasal? Kastilyong Buhangin Mission: Terrorize Panay Nakaw Na Pag-ibig Nympha Pompa
1981	Kumander Alibasbas (1981)	Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit? Salome	Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang Ang Maestro Bandido Sa Sapang Bato Karma Kisapmata Kontrobersyal San Basilio
1982	+Cain at Abel (1982)	Himala	Alamat Ni Leon Guerrero Batch '81 Mga Uod At Rosas  Moral Oro, Plata, Mata PX Relasyon T-Bird At Ako Waywaya
1983	Karnal (1983)	Broken Marriage Nagalit Ang Buwan Sa Haba Ng Gabi Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? Pieta Saan Darating Ang Umaga?	Init Sa Magdamag Palabra de Honor Sana Bukas Pa Ang Kahapon
1984	Ang Padrino (1984)	Bulaklak Sa City Jail Misteryo Sa Tuwa Sister Stella L.	'Merika Adultery Alias Baby Tsina Bagets Bukas May Pangarap Condemned Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan Private Show
1985	+Paradise Inn (1985)	Bakit Manipis Ang Ulap? Bayan Ko: Kapit Sa Patalim Miguelito: Batang Rebelde	Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mukha Ng Diyos? Beloved Bituing Walang Ningning Boatman Hindi Nahahati Ang Langit Hinugot Sa Langit Isla Scorpio Nights Tinik Sa Dibdib Virgin Forest
1986	+Gabi Na, Kumander (1986)	Magdusa Ka!	Bilanggo Sa Dilim Palimos Ng Pag-Ibig
1987	Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig (1987)	Balweg, the Rebel Priest Pinulot Ka Lang Sa Lupa Tagos Ng Dugo	Alabok Sa Ulap Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig
1988	Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1988)	Lorenzo Ruiz The Saint...A Filipino Nagbabagang Luha	3 Mukha Ng Pag-ibig Babaeng Hampaslupa Itanong Mo Sa Buwan
1989	Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit (1989)	Imortal Macho Dancer	Ang Babaeng Nawawala Sa Sarili Orapronobis
1990	Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina (1990)	Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak	Asiong Salonga: Hari Ng Tondo Kapag Langit Ang Humatol Nagsimula Sa Puso
1991	Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M. (1991)	Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit Kislap Sa Dilim	Class of '91 Dinampot Ka Lang Sa Putik Emma Salazar Case Makiusap Ka Sa Diyos Matud Nila
1992	Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal (1992)	Narito Ang Puso Ko Sinungaling Mong Puso	Akin Ang Pangarap Mo Bayani Lucia
1993	+Masahol Pa Sa Hayop (1993)	Dahil Mahal Kita: The Dolzura Cortez Story May Minamahal Sakay	Hanggang Saan Hanggang Kailan Inay Kadenang Bulaklak Pugoy-Hostage: Davao The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!) The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us!
1994	Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us From Evil (1994)	Pangako Ng Kahapon Separada	Loretta Mayor Cesar Climaco Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin  Sa Isang Sulok Ng Mga Pangarap The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus, Save Us!) The Elsa Castillo Story... Ang Katotohanan The Fatima Buen Story Vampira Wating
1995	Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (1995)	Dahas	Eskapo Patayin Sa Sindak Si Barbara
1996	+Mumbaki (1996)	Madrasta Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso Segurista	Abot Kamay Ang Pangarap Ama, Ina, Anak Madrasta Mulanay: Sa Pusod Ng Paraiso Mumbaki Sa Aking Mga Kamay Segurista Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar
1997	Rizal Sa Dapitan (1997)	The Sarah Balabagan Story Damong Ligaw	Ang Lalaki Sa Buhay Ni Selya Babae Calvento Files: The Movie Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin Minsan Lamang Magmamahal Nasaan Ang Puso
1998	Jose Rizal (1998)	Ama Namin Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa? Sa Pusod Ng Dagat	Babae Sa Bubungang Lata Carino Brutal Curacha, Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga Miguel/Michelle Mother Ignacia, Ang Uliran Serafin Geronimo: Ang Kriminal Ng Baryo Concepcion
1999	Muro-ami (1999)	Soltera	Ang Kabit Ni Mrs. Montero Anino Bulaklak Ng Maynila Esperanza: The Movie  Hubad Sa Ilalim Ng Buwan Sisa
2000	Tanging Yaman (2000)	Anak Azucena Deathrow	Bayaning 3rd World Lagarista Markova: Comfort Gay Pangarap Ng Puso
2001	Bagong Buwan (2001)	Abakada... Ina Gatas... Sa Dibdib Ng Kaaway Tatarin	Batang West Side Mila Tuhog
2002	Mga Munting Tinig (2002)	A weak set of nominees	Dekada '70 Hesus, Rebolusyunaryo Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon Magkapatid Mano Po
2003	Magnifico (2003)	Filipinas Homecoming	Ang Huling Birhen Sa Lupa Babae Sa Breakwater Crying Ladies Lupe: A Seaman's Wife Mano Po 2: My Home Noon At Ngayon
2004	+Naglalayag (2004)	Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita Panaghoy Sa Suba	Beautiful Life Ebolusyon Ng Isang Pamilyang Pilipino Sabel Sigaw (The Echo)
2005	+Nasaan Ka Man (2005)	Mga Pusang Gala	Ang Pagdadalaga Ni Maximo Oliveros  Maicling Pelikula Nang Ysang Indio Nacional Masahista Rigodon Sa North Diversion Road Sa Aking Pagkakagising Mula Sa Kamulatan
2006	+Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo (2006)	Inang Yaya Kaleldo Kubrador	Ang Huling Araw Ng Linggo Ang Pamana Batad Blue Moon Heremias: Unang Aklat - Ang Alamat Ng Prinsesang Bayawak Rome & Juliet
2007	+Katas Ng Saudi (2007)	Ataul: For Rent Confessional	Batanes Blackout Death In The Land Of Encantos Foster Child Kadin Pisay
2008	Baler (2008)	Ploning	100 Adela Melancholia
2009	Dukot (2009)	Sagrada Familia	A Journey Home And I Love You So Bente Biyaheng Lupa Independencia Kinatay Lola
2010	+Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) (2010)	Rosario Sigwa
2011	Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)	Weak set of nominees	Ang Babae Sa Septic Tank Ang Sayaw Ng Dalawang Kaliwang Paa Boundary Busong
2012	El Presidente (2012)	Migrante	Aparisyon Biktima Breakaway Bwakaw Thy Womb
2013	On The Job (2013)	10,000 Hours Burgos Lauriana Ekstra	Ang Huling Cha cha ni Anita Ang Maestra Ang Misis Ni Meyor Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mga Nakalimutang Pangarap? Barber's Tales Debosyon How To Disappear Completely Lihis Norte, Hangganan Ng Kasaysayan
2014	Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo (2014)	Magkakabaung	Ang Kababaihan Ng Malolos Dagitab Dementia Hari Ng Tondo Mula Sa Kung Ano Ang Noon
2015	Felix Manalo (2015)	A very weak year for nominees	Heneral Luna Honor Thy Father
2016	Barcelona: A Love Untold (2016)	Ringgo: The Dog Shooter	Ang Babaeng Humayo Area Birdshot Hele Sa Hiwagang Hapis Hinulid Ma' Rosa Oro Tuos
2017	+Balangiga: Howling Wilderness (2017)	Ang Larawan Tu Pug Imatuy (The Right To Kill)
2018	+Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus (2018)	Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw Oda Sa Wala	Citizen Jake Liway ML Quezon's Game Rainbow's Sunset Sid & Aya: Not A Love Story Signal Rock Tanabata's Wife
2019	+ Aswang (2019)	John Denver Trending Kalel, 15 Verdict	Culion Lola Igna Nuuk
2020	+Magikland (2020)	He Who Is Without Sin
2021	Katips (2021)	Big Night  Kun Maupay Man It Panahon	Historya Ni Ha On The Job: The Missing 8

   

Person Behind The Camera: Albert Yearsley

Behind the scene of the film El Fusilamiento de Jose Rizal (1912)

 

Behind the scenes of the film La Vida de Jose Rizal (1912)

Films have been made and produced in the Philippines since the early 1900s with the arrival of foreign films making documentaries and short films about life and culture in the country just a few years after the first few films shown in Manila in the late 19th century. The following year a Spanish army officer named Antonio Ramos documented through film some scenes in the city. He is credited to be the first film producer in the Philippines. Other foreign filmmakers followed suit documenting their travels in the country including Burton Holmes and Carl Frederick Ackerman (aka Raymond Ackerman). By 1909, the Philippines already had three (3) film studios and two years later, a board of censorship and an association to oppose censorship. Some foreign filmmakers and travelers make short films of different scenes in the country in the early 1900s starting in 1905 until 1911.

One of the early filmmakers in the Philippines is Albert Yearsley. If Jose Nepomuceno is often credited as the "Father of Filipino Cinema Industry", Yearsley along with Harry Brown, Edward M. Gross, and some other foreign filmmakers were credited as the founding Fathers of Philippine Cinema hence they are the "Father of Philippine Cinema." Yearsley shot Rizal Day celebration in 1909, the Manila Carnival in 1910, the eruption of Mayon Volcano in 1911, and the first Airplane Flight over Manila by Bud Mars among others.

Albert Yearsley along with Harry Brown and Edward M. Gross made the first feature-length film in the Philippines named La Vida de Jose Rizal (The Life of Jose Rizal) by Edward M. Gross and El Fusilamiento de Dr.Jose Rizal (The Execution of Dr. Jose Rizal) by Albert Yearsley in 1912 and were released within one day of each other. 

Not much is known about the pioneering filmmaker Albert Yearsley except that by making one of the first feature-length films in the Philippines he solidified his name and claim to fame as the "Father of Philippine Cinema Industry" (not to be confused with Father of Filipino Cinema Industry). 

Source:

http://www.filmreference.com/encyclopedia/Independent-Film-Road-Movies/Philippines.html

https://sinesiyasat.tumblr.com/post/33309289442/the-earliest-rizal-films-were-part-of-the-american

Filipino Star Of The Silver Screen and Person Behind The Camera Intro

As part of the first 100 years of Filipino cinema and Philippine cinema as a whole, I will soon feature some of the names in the filmmaking industry both men and women like actors, actresses, directors, and behind the camera. I am doing my little research online to find pictures, life stories, and portfolios of some of these people who deserve to be known by people. Some of these individuals are really popular during their heydays as film stars but through time as their brilliance fades their names were almost forgotten by many so it is high time to introduce them to today's generation these people who in their time shine the brightest and earned their place in the hallmark of excellence in the motion picture and those people whose work make a significant contribution to Filipino film industry.

Photo Source: 

https://www.fdcp.ph/updates/great-beginnings-contemporary-showcase

https://wfpp.columbia.edu/

Filipino Cinema at 100 Series: Greatest Filipino Film Directors And Their Career Defining Films

These honored selections are made as a fitting tribute to some of the greatest Filipino directors of predominantly Filipino-language films with their career defining films and other suggested or recommended best or must see films. It should be noted that these highly acclaimed film makers were highly innovative who challenged the established system and norms that existed during their time.

Gerardo de Leon

Lino Brocka

Ishmael Bernal

Manuel Conde

Lamberto Avellana

1. Lino Brocka

Tubog Sa Ginto (1970)
Wanted: Perfect Mother (1970)
Santiago! (1970)
Stardoom (1971)
Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang (1974)
Tatlo, Dalawa, Isa (1974)
Maynila Sa Mga Kuko Ng Liwanag (1975)
Insiang (1976)
Mananayaw (1978)
Ang Tatay Kong Nanay (1978)
Rubia Servios (1978)
Ina, Kapatid, Anak (1979)
Init (1979)
Jaguar (1979)
Ina Ka Ng Anak Mo (1979)
Angela Markado (1980)
Bona (1980)
Kontrobersyal (1981)
Burgis (1981)
Cain at Abel (1982)
Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim (1984)
Miguelito: Batang Rebelde (1985)
White Slavery (1985)
Ano Ang Kulay Ng Mukha Ng Diyos? (1985)
Maging Akin Ka Lamang (1987)
Pasan Ko Ang Daigdig (1987)
Macho Dancer (1988)
Orapronobis (1989)
Babangon Ako't Dudurugin Kita (1989)
Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak (1990)
Hahamakin Lahat (1990)
Biktima (1990)
Ama...Bakit Mo Ako Pinabayaan? (1990)
Kislap Sa Dilim (1991)
Makiusap Ka Sa Diyos (1991)



2. Ishmael Bernal

Vibora (1971)
Pagdating sa Dulo (1971)
Ligaw Na Bulaklak (1976)
Nunal Sa Tubig (1976)
Tisoy! (1977)
Salawahan (1979)
Aliw (1979)
City After Dark (1980)
Pabling (1981)
Relasyon (1982)
Himala (1982)
Broken Marriage (1983)
Sugat sa Ugat (1983)
Working Girls (1984)
Hinugot Sa Langit (1985)
Nagbabagang Luha (1988)
Pahiram Ng Isang Umaga (1989)
Wating (1994)




3. Gerardo de Leon

Makiling (1938)
Ang Maestra (1941)
The Dawn of Freedom (1944)
Tayug: Ang Bayang Api (1947)
Padre Burgos (1949)
48 Oras (1950)
Doble Cara (1950)
Kamay Ni Satanas (1950)
Diego Silang (1951)
10th Batallion Sa 38th Parallel, Korea (1951)
Sisa (1951)
Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo (1952)
Dyesebel (1953)
Banga ni Zimadar (1953)
Ifugao (1954)
Sanda Wong (1955)
Kamay Ni Cain (1957)
Noli Me Tangere (1961)
The Moises Padilla Story (1961)
El Filibusterismo (1962)
Ang Daigdig Ng Mga Api (1965)
Lilet (1971)
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad (1974)
Banaue: Stairway to the Sky (1975)



4. Mario O'hara

Mortal (1976)
Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos (1976)
Bakit Bughaw Ang Langit (1981)
Gaano Kita Kamahal (1981)
Condemned (1984)
Bulaklak Sa City Jail (1984)
Tatlong Ina, Isang Anak (1987)
Fatima Buen Story (1994)
Babae Sa Bubungang Lata (1998)
Sisa (1999)
Sindak (1999)
Pangarap Ng Puso (2000)
Pusang Gala (2001)
Babae Sa Breakwater (2003)
Ang Paglilitis Ni Andres Bonifacio (2010)




5. Eddie Romero

Ang Kamay Ng Diyos (1947)
Selosa (1948)
Ang Prinsesa At Ang Pulubi (1950)
Barbaro (1952)
Buhay Alamang (1952)
El Indio (1953)
Maldita (1953)
May Bakas Ang Lumipas (1954)
Huling Mandirigma (1956)
Pitong Gabi sa Paris (1961)
Cimarron (1964)
Manila, Open City (1964)
Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon? (1976)
Aguila (1980)




6. Manuel Conde

Sawing Gantingpala (1940)
Maginoong Takas (1940)
Principeng Hindi Tumatawa (1946)
Si Juan Tamad (1947)
Vende Cristo (1948)
Si Juan Daldal: Anak ni Juan Tamad (1948)
Genghis Khan (1950)
Siete Infantes de Lara (1950)
Sigfredo (1951)
El Robo (1957)
Verganza (1958)
Juan Tamad Goes To Congress (1959)
Juan Tamad Goes To Society (1960)
Molava (1961)
Juan Tamad Goes To Malacanang (1961)



7. Lamberto V. Avellana

Sakay (1939)
Tiya Juana (1943)
Death March (1946)
Tandang Sora (1947)
Ronquillo "Tiagong Akyat" (1949)
Satur (1951)
Korea (1952)
Huk sa Bagong Pamumuhay (1953)
Kandelerong Pilak (1954)
Damong Ligaw (1954)
Lapu Lapu (1955)
Anak Dalita (1956)
Badjao: The Sea Gypsies (1957)
A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino (1965)
Fe, Esperanza, Caridad (1974)



8. Mike de Leon

The Rites of May (1977)
Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising (1977)
Kakabakaba Ka Ba? (1980)
Kisapmata (1981)
Batch '81 (1982)
Sister Stella L. (1984)
Bilanggo Sa Dilim (1986)
Southern Winds (Aliwan Paradise segment) 1993
Bayaning 3rd World (2000)



9. Celso Ad Castillo

Nympha (1971)
Kung Bakit Dugo Ang Kulay Ng Gabi (1973)
Patayin Mo Sa Sindak Si Barbara (1974)
Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop Sa Balat Ng Lupa (1974)
Burlesk Queen (1977)
Pagputi ng Uwak... Pag-itim ng Tagak (1978)
Ang Alamat Ni Julian Makabayan (1979)
Virgin People (1984)
Isla (1985)
Paradise Inn (1985)
Kailan Tama Ang Mali (1986)


10. Peque Gallaga

Oro, Plata, Mata (1982)
Virgin Forest (1985)
Scorpio Nights (1985)
Hiwaga sa Balete Drive (1988)
Abandonada (1989)
Shake, Rattle and Roll 2 (1990)
Shake, Rattle and Roll III (1991)
Aswang (1992)
Gangland (1998)


11. Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara

Alkitrang Dugo (1975)
Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo (1976)
Hati Tayo Sa Magdamag (1988)



12. Joel Lamangan

Kapantay Ng Langit (1994)
Pangako Ng Kahapon (1994)
Sa Isang Sulok Ng Mga Pangarap (1994)
Kadenang Bulaklak (1994)
The Flor Contemplacion Story (1995)
Muling Umawit Ang Puso (1995)
Silakbo (1995)
Ikaw Naman Ang Iiyak (1996)
The Sarah Balabagan Story (1997)
Pusong Mamon (1998)
Bayad Puri (1999)
Warat (1999)
Bulaklak Ng Maynila (1999)
Abandonada (2000)
Deathrow (2000)
Mila (2001)
Magkapatid (2002)
Ang Huling Birhen Sa Lupa (2003)
Filipinas (2003)
Sabel (2004)
Aishite Imasu (Mahal Kita) 1941 (2004)
Blue Moon (2006)



13. Marilou Diaz-Abaya

Brutal (1980)
Moral (1982)
Karnal (1983)
Baby Tsina (1984)
Ang Ika-labing Isang Utos: Mahalin Mo, Asawa Mo (1994)
May Nagmamahal Sa Iyo (1996)
Sa Pusod Ng Dagat (1998)
Jose Rizal (1998)
Muro-Ami (1999)
Bagong Buwan (2001)


14. Lav Diaz

Serafin Geronimo: Ang kriminal ng Baryo Concepcion (1998)
Batang West Side (2001)
Hesus, Rebolusyonaryo (2002)
Evolution Of A Filipino Family (2004)
Norte, Hangganan Ng Kasaysayan (2013)
Ang Babaeng Humayo (2016)



15. Brillante Mendoza

Masahista (2005)
Kaleldo (2006)
Manoro (2006)
Serbis (2008)
Kinatay (2009)
Thy Womb (2012)
Taklub (2015)
Ma' Rosa (2016)


16. Emmanuel Borlaza

Lipad Darna Lipad! (1973)
Dyesebel (1973)
Bukas Luluhod Ang Mga Tala (1984)
Bituing Walang Ningning (1985)


17. Kidlat Tahimik

Perfumed Nightmare (1977)
Turumba (1981)
Sinong lumikha ng yoyo? Sinong lumikha ng moon buggy? (1982)



18. Gregorio Fernandez

Asahar At Kabaong (1937)
Celia at Balagtas (1938)
Tatlong Pagkabirhen (1939)
Ang Magsasampaguita (1939)
Garrison 13 (1946)
Puting Bantayog (1948)
Kampanang Ginto (1949)
Capas (1949)
Pagtutuus (1950)
Bayan o Pag-ibig (1951)
Dugo sa Dugo (1951)
Bohemyo (1952)
Rodrigo de Villa (1952)
Dagohoy (1953)
Higit sa Lahat (1955)
Luksang Tagumpay (1956)
Malvarosa (1958)


19. Eddie Garcia

Atsay (1978)
Paano Ba Ang Mangarap? (1983)
Kailan Sasabihing Mahal Kita (1985)
Palimos Ng Pag-ibig (1986)
Magdusa Ka! (1986)
Kung Aagawin Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (1987)
Saan Nagtatago Ang Pag-ibig (1987)
Kung Kasalanan Man (1989)
Imortal (1989)
Abakada... Ina (2001)

20. Maryo J. de los Reyes

Gabun (1979)
Annie Batungbakal (1983)
Saan Darating Ang Umaga? (1983)
Bagets (1984)
Hindi Mo Ako Kayang Tapakan (1984)
Kaya Kong Abutin Ang Langit (1984)
Sa Totoo Lang! (1985)
Tagos Ng Dugo (1987)
Kapag Napagod Ang Puso (1988)
Dinampot Ka Lang Sa Putik (1991)
Sinungaling Mong Puso (1992)
Magnifico (2003)
Naglalayag (2004)




21. Gil Portes

Sa Piling ng mga Sugapa (1977)
'Merika (1984)
Bukas... May Pangarap (1984)
Andrea, Paano Ba Ang Maging Isang Ina? (1990)
Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso (1996)
Miguel/Michelle (1998)
The Kite (1999)
Markova: Comfort Gay (2000)
Sa Dibdib ng mga Kaaway (2001)
Mga Munting Tinig (2002)
Homecoming (2003)



22. Carlo J. Caparas

Ang Babaeng Hinugot Sa Aking Tadyang (1981)
Pieta (1983)
Kamagong (1986)
Arrest Patrolman Rizal Alih, Zamboanga Massacre (1989)
The Myrna Diones Story (Lord, Have Mercy!) (1993)
The Vizconde Massacre: God, Help Us! (1993)
The Cecilia Masagca Story: Antipolo Massacre (Jesus Save Us!) (1994)
Anabelle Huggins Story: Ruben Ablaza Tragedy - Mea Culpa (1995)
Victim No. 1: Delia Maga (Jesus, Pray for Us!) (1995)
Tirad Pass: The Last Stand of Gen. Gregorio del Pilar (1995)



23. Danny Zialcita

Incognito (1967)
Laging Umaga (1975)
Langis at Tubig (1980)
Karma (1981)
T-bird at Ako (1982)
Gaano Kadalas Ang Minsan? (1982)
Palabra de Honor (1983)
Nagalit Ang Buwan Sa Haba Ng Gabi (1983)
May Daga sa Labas ng Lungga (1984)
May Lamok sa Loob ng Kulambo (1984)
Lalakwe (1985)



24. Mel Chionglo

Sinner or Saint (1984)
Teenage Marriage (1984)
Babaeng Hampaslupa (1988)
Disgrasyada (1993)
Midnight Dancers (1994)
Burlesk King (1999)
Lagarista (2000)
Twilight Dancers (2006)
Iadya Mo Kami (2016)


25. Laurice Guillen

Kasal? (1980)
Kung Ako'y Iiwan Mo (1980)
Salome (1981)
Init sa Magdamag (1983)
Kung Mahawi Man Ang Ulap (1984)
Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan (1985)
Kapag Langit Ang Humatol (1990)
Una Kang Naging Akin (1991)
Akin Ang Pangarap Mo (1992)
Tanging Yaman (2000)



26. Chito Rono

Private Show (1985)
Itanong Mo Sa Buwan (1988)
Kasalanan bang sambahin ka? (1990)
Bakit kay tagal ng sandali? (1990)
Kailan ka magiging akin  (1991)
Narito Ang Puso Ko (1992)
Separada (1994)
Eskapo (1995)
Dahas (1995)
Patayin Sa Sindak si Barbara (1995)
Istokwa (19960
Curacha Ang Babaeng Walang Pahinga (1998)
Bata bata paano ka ginawa? (1998)
Ang Babae sa Bintana (1998)
Dekada '70 (2002)
Boy Golden (2013)

27. Tikoy Aguiluz

Boatman (1985)
Balweg, the Rebel Priest (1986)
Segurista (1996)
Rizal sa Dapitan (1997)
Tatsulok (1998)
Tatarin (2001)
Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story (2011)

28. Manuel Silos

The Three Tramps (1927)
Mystery of the Convent (1930)
Infierno sa Mundo (1930)
Pag-iimbot (1934)
Lagablab ng Kabataan (1936)
Himagsikan ng Puso (1938)
Ay! Kalisud (1938)
Tarhata (1941)
Victory Joe (1946)
Sa Tokyo Ikinasal (1948)
Gitano (1949)
Cuatro Vidas (1957)
Biyaya Ng Lupa (1959)


29. Jun Lana

Gigil (2006)
Yesterday Today Tomorrow (2011)
Bwakaw (2012)
Die Beautiful (2016)



30. Carlos Siguion-Reyna

Your Wife, My Wife (1988)
Hihintayin Kita Sa Langit (1991)
Kailangan Kita (1992)
Ikaw Pa Lang Ang Minahal (1992)
Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin (1995)
Abot Kamay Ang Pangarap (1996)
Ligaya Ang Itawag Mo Sa Akin (1997)
Hari Ng Tondo (2014)



31. Octavio Silos

Teniente Rosario (1937)
Alipin Ng Palad (1938)
Pasang Krus (1939)
Tunay Na Ina (1939)
Ulilang Watawat (1946)
Guerilyera (1946)
Awit Ng Bulag (1948)
Ang Doktora (1949)
Kerubin (1952)
Tulisang Pugot (1952)
Nagkita si Kerubin at si Tulisang Pugot (1954)
Boksingera (1956)
Silveria (1958)




32. Jose Climaco

G.I. Fever (1946)
Parola (1949)
Biglang Yaman (1949)
Ang Kandidato (1949)



33. Jose de Villa

Batas Ng Lipunan (1961)
Tulisan (1962)
Diegong Tabak (1962)
Trudis Liit (1963)
Iginuhit ng Tadhana: The Ferdinand E. Marcos Story (1965)



34. Eduardo de Castro

Via Crucis (1937)
Fury in Paradise (1937)
Forbidden Women (1948)
Bandilang Basahan (1949)
The 13th Sultan (1949)



35. Susana C. de Guzman

Himala Ng Birhen (1947)
Sarung Banggi (1947)
Sumpaan (1948)
Hiyas Ng Pamilihan (1949)
Milyonarya (1949)
Tiniente del Barrio (1950)
Correcional (1952)
Banal o Makasalanan (1955)



36. Nardo Vercudia

Magkaibang Lahi (1947)
Tanikalang Papel (1948)
Kambal Na Ligaya (1948)
Huling Patak Ng Dugo (1950)
Camp O'donnell (1950)
Hiram Na Mukha (1952)
Siklab sa Batangas (1952)
Diwani (1953)
Milyonarya at hampaslupa (1954)



37. Nemesio Caravana

Kaaway Ng Babae (1948)
Maria Beles (1949)
Kuba sa Quiapo (1949)
Sohrab at Rustum (1950)
David at Goliath (1951)
Dimas: The Sainted Robber (1952)
Ander di Saya (1954)
Abenturera (1954)
Ramadal (1958)
Pilyong Kubrador (1959)
Prinsesa Naranja (1960)



38. F.H. Constantino

Galawgaw (1954)
Waray-waray (1954)
Niña Bonita (1955)
Ang Darling Ko'y Aswang (1975)
Tinimbang Ka, Bakit Husto? (1977)
Asiong Aksaya (1977)
Bakekang (1978)
Mang Kepweng (1979)
Kenkoy (1982)


39. Tony Cayado

Pilya (1954)
Sabungera (1954)
Kurdapya (1954)
Despatsadora (1955)
Kalabog en Bosyo (1959)
Beatnik (1960)
Hani hanimun (1961)
Kandidatong Pulpol (1961)
Ang Senyorito at ang Atsay (1963)
Nardong Putik (1972)
Pepeng Agimat (1973)




40. Carlos Vander Tolosa

Oriental Blood (1930)
Milagro Ng Nazareno sa Quiapo (1937)
Bituing Marikit (1937)
Giliw Ko (1939)
Binibini Ng Palengke (1941)
Siete Dolores (1948)
Apat Na Dalangin (1948)
Krus Ng Digma (1948)
Tatlong Limbas (1950)
Darna At Ang Babaeng Lawin (1952)
Batalyon Ng Pilipino sa Korea (1954)
Prinsesa Gusgusin (1957)
Dalawang Kalbaryo Ni Dr. Mendez (1961)
Tanzan the Mighty (1962)



41. Olive La Torre

Takas Sa Bataan (1950)
Roberta (1951)
Lihim Ng Kumpisalan (1952)
Gorio at Tekla (1953)
Matandang Dalaga (1954)
Dalagang Ilokana (1954)



42. Elwood Perez

Lipad Darna Lipad (1973)
Divorce Pilipino Style (1976)
Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos (1988)
Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit (1989)
Pangako Ng Puso (1990)
Ang Totoong Buhay Ni Pacita M. (1991)
Ms. Dolora X (1993)



43. Ramon Estella

Bayan at Pag-ibig (1938)
Kundiman (1941)
Alias Sakim (1947)
Caprichosa (1947)
Dugo Ng Katipunan (1949)
Kenkoy (1950)



44. Armando Garces

Ulila Ng Bataan (1952)
Teksas, Ang Manok Na Nagsasalita (1952)
Ang Biyenang Hindi Tumatawa (1954)
Tarhata (1957)
Pretty Boy (1957)
Condenado (1958)
Kilabot Sa Makiling (1959)
Pitong Makasalanan (1962)
Zigomar (1964)
Kambal Kidlat (1965)
Baril at Rosaryo (1967)
Fefita Fofonggay viuda de Falayfay (1973)
Darna vs. the Planet Women (1975)


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