FAMAS Award for Best Director

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FAMAS Award for Best Director
Country Philippines
Presented by Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award
First awarded1953
Currently held byChristian Acuña
Magikland (2020)

The FAMAS Award for Best Director is one of the major FAMAS Awards, given to the film director who has shown great artistic instincts, choices and excellence in assembling his or her motion picture. The FAMAS Best Director is chosen from the Filipino films shown in the previous calendar year that were screened by the FAMAS. As of the 55th FAMAS Awards, four women have picked up the award, namely Fely Crisostomo, Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Laurice Guillen and Lupita Aquino (Kashiwahara); and twenty-six men.

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Winners and nominees

The list may be incomplete such as some of the names of the nominees especially during the early years of FAMAS Awards. [1]

1950s

YearWinner
film
Nominees
1952 Gerardo de Leon
 Ang Bagong Umaga
1953 Lamberto V. Avellana
 Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhay
1954 Cesar Gallardo
 Salabusab
1955 Gregorio Fernandez
 Higit sa Lahat
Teodorico Santos Dakilang Hudas
Manuel Conde  Ikaw Kasi
Teodorico Santos Pandora
Armando Garces Rosana
Natalio Bacalso Salingsing sa Kasakit
Gerardo de Leon  Sanda Wong
Susana de Guzman Sonny Boy
1956 Ramon A. Estella
  Desperado
Gerardo de Leon  Ang Buhay at Pag-ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Armando Garces  Gilda
Lamberto V. Avellana  Kumander 13
Gregorio Fernandez   Luksang Tagumpay
1957 Cesar Gallardo
 Kalibre .45
Gregorio Fernandez  Hukom Roldan
Susana C. de Guzman Krisalis
Armando Garces Sino ang Maysala
Conrado Conde  Taga sa Bato
1958 Gerardo de Leon
 Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig
Armando Garces Alaala Kita
Cesar Gallardo  Anak ng Lasengga
Mar Torres Bobby
Armando Garces Condenado
Cirio Santiago  Laban sa Lahat
Conrado Conde  Talipandas
Manuel Conde  Venganza
Cirio Santiago  Water Lily
1959 Jose de Villa
  Kamandag
Manuel Silos   Biyaya ng Lupa
Lamberto Avellana  Cry Freedom
Armando Garces Kilabot sa Makiling
Cesar Gallardo  Ang Maton

1960s

YearWinner
film
Nominees
1960 Gerardo de Leon
 Huwag mo Akong Limutin
Conrado Conde, Cesar Gallardo  Kadenang Putik
Leroy Salvador Krus na Daan
Gregorio Fernandez  Kung Ako'y Mahal Mo
1961 Gerardo de Leon
  Noli Me Tangere
Cesar Gallardo  Alala Kita
Gerardo de Leon  The Moises Padilla Story
Cirio H. Santiago  Mga Yapak na Walang Bakas
Pablo Santiago Nag-uumpugang Bato
1962 Gerardo de Leon
  El Filibusterismo
Gerardo de Leon Ako ang Katarungan
Efren Reyes  Albano Brothers
Cesar Gallardo  Ligaw na Daigdig
Ding de Jesus Madugong Paghihiganti
Armando Garces Markang Rehas
F.H. Constantino Oy... Akin Yata Yan
Armando Garces Pitong Kabanalan ng Isang Makasalanan
Pablo Santiago  Walang Pagkalupig
1963 Armando De Guzman
 Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang
Ding M. De Jesus  Angustia
Cesar Gallardo  Dapit-hapon: Oras ng Pagtutuos
Gerardo de Leon  The Arsenio Lacson Story
Leroy Salvador Kayo ang Humatol
F.H. Constantino Naku... Yabang!
Armando Garces Patapon
Cesar Amigo  Sa Atin ang Daigdig
Efren Reyes  Sigaw ng Digmaan
Ronald Remy  Zigzag
1964 Lamberto V. Avellana
 Scout Rangers
Cesar Gallardo  Geron Busabos: Ang Batang Quiapo
Gerardo de Leon  Kulay Dugo ang Gabi
Pablo Santiago Kumander Fidela
Armando De Guzman Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso
Ding M. De Jesus Salambao
1965 Gerardo de Leon
 Ang Daigdig ng mga Api
Romy Villaflor Ana-Roberta
Van de Leon Anghel sa Aking Balikat
Mariano Ponce  Dugo sa Pantalan
Armando De Guzman Iginuhit sa Buhangin
Lauro Pacheco  Mila Rosa
Efren Reyes  Pilipinas kong Mahal
Lamberto V. Avellana   A Portrait of the Artist as Filipino
Cesar Gallardo  Sapang Palay
1966 Eddie Romero
 The Passionate Strangers
Efren Reyes  Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag-ibig
Gerardo de Leon  Ibulong mo sa Hangin
Cesar Gallardo  Ito ang Pilipino
Eddie Garcia  Sabotage
1967 Fely Crisostomo
 Kapag Puso'y Nasugatan
Luis Nepomuceno  Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak
Romy Villaflor Like Father, Like Son: Kung Ano ang Puno Siya ang Bunga
Armando Guzman  Maruja
Augusto Buenaventura Valiente Brothers
1968 Luis Nepomuceno
 Igorota
Arman de Guzman Alipin ng Busabos
Pablo Santiago Barbaro Cristobal
Armando Garces  De Colores
Tony Cayado Donata
Eddie Rodriguez  Kasalanan Kaya
Lamberto V. Avellana  Kumander Dimas
Fely Crisostomo  Oh! My Papa
Emmanuel H. Borlaza Psycho Maniac
1969 Eddie Garcia
 Pinagbuklod ng Pag-ibig
Leroy Salvador Badlis sa Kinabuhi
Eddie Rodriguez   Ikaw
Emmanuel Borlaza Kapatid ko ang Aking Ina
Augusto Buenaventura Dugo ng Bayani

1970s

YearWinner
film
Nominees
1970 Lino Brocka
 Tubog sa Ginto
Armando De Guzman Mga Anghel na Walang Langit
Eddie Rodriguez  Bakit Ako Pa?
Eddie Garcia  Crisis
Augusto Buenaventura Psycho Sex Killer
1971 Gerardo de Leon
  Lilet
Emmanuel H. Borlaza I Love Mama, I Love Papa
Celso Ad. Castillo   Nympha
Ishmael Bernal   Pagdating sa Dulo
Lino Brocka  Stardoom
Augusto Buenaventura Ang Uliran
Arsenio Bautista  Hukom Bitay
1972 Celso Ad. Castillo
 Ang Alamat
Eddie Rodriguez  Babae... Ikaw ang Dahilan
Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco Isinilang ang Anak ng Ibang Babae
Tony Cayado  Nardong Putik
Armando Garces Sukdulan
Lino Brocka  Villa Miranda
1973 Jun Raquiza
 Dalawang Mukha ng Tagumpay
Augusto Buenaventura Erap is My Guy
Celso Ad Castillo  Esteban
Armando De Guzman Hindi na Sisikat ang Araw
Eddie Rodriguez  Lalaki, Kasalanan Mo
Pablo Santiago  Nueva Vizcaya
George Rowe  Parung-parung Itim
1974 Lino Brocka
  Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang
Eddie Rodriguez  Ala-ala mo, Daigdig ko
Pablo Santiago Batingaw
Elwood Perez Isang Gabi... Tatlong Babae
Jun Raquiza Krimen: Kayo ang Humatol
Cesar Gallardo  Manila Connection
Luis Nepomuceno  The Pacific Connection
Celso Ad Castillo   Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa
Joey Gosiengfiao  Sunugin ang Samar
1975 Lino Brocka
  Maynila.. Sa Kuko ng Liwanag
Fernando Poe Jr.  Alupihang Dagat
Augusto Buenaventura Diligin Mo ng Hamog ang Uhaw na Lupa
Ishmael Bernal  Lumapit, Lumayo ang Umaga
1976 Lupita Aquino-Kashiwahara
  Minsa'y isang Gamu-gamo
Eddie Romero  Ganito Kami Noon... Paano Kayo Ngayon?
Lino Brocka   Insiang
Mike de Leon  The Rites of May
Mario O'Hara   Tatlong taong walang Diyos
1977 Augusto Buenaventura
 Bakya Mo Neneng
Pablo Santiago Bontoc
Manuel Conde  Hostage... Hanapin si Batuigas!
Celso Ad. Castillo   Sa Dulo ng Krus
Lino Brocka  Tahan na Empoy, Tahan
1978 Celso Ad Castillo
 Pagputi ng Uwak, Pagitim ng Tagak
Eddie Garcia  Atsay
Lino Brocka  Gumising Ka Maruja
Danny L. Zialcita  Hindi sa Iyo ang Mundo, Baby Porcuna
Ishmael Bernal  Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
1979 Lino Brocka
  Jaguar
Armando A. Herrera Durugin si Totoy Bato
Manuel Fyke Cinco Huwag, Bayaw
Pablo Santiago  Kasal-kasalan, Bahay-bahayan
Robert Arevalo  Sino'ng Pipigil sa Pagpakat ng Ulan

1980s

YearWinner
film
Nominees
1980 Eddie Romero
  Aguila
Marilou Diaz-Abaya   Brutal
Mike De Leon  Kakabakaba ka ba?
Danny L. Zialcita  Langis at Tubig
Romy Suzura Pag-ibig ng Walang Dangal
Augusto Buenaventura Taga sa Panahon
1981 Augusto Buenaventura
 Kumander Alibasbas
Mario O'Hara  Bakit Bughaw ang Langit
Eddie Rodriguez  Init o Lamig
Elwood Perez  Pakawalan Mo Ako
Laurice Guillen  Salome
1982 Eddie Garcia
  Sinasamba Kita
Lino Brocka  Cain at Abel
Danny L. Zialcita  Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan
Ishmael Bernal   Himala
Fernando Poe Jr.  Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto
Marilou Diaz-Abaya   Moral
1983 Marilou Diaz-Abaya
 Karnal
Ishmael Bernal  Broken Marriage
Danny L. Zialcita Nagalit ang Buwan sa Haba ng Gabi
Eddie Garcia   Paano ba ang Mangarap
Carlo J. Caparas  Pieta
Maryo J. de los Reyes  Saan Darating ang Umaga?
Fernando Poe Jr.  Umpisahan Mo... Tatapusin Ko
1984 Fernando Poe Jr.
 Ang Padrino
Mario O'Hara   Bulaklak sa City Jail
Manuel Fyke Cinco Pasukin si Waway
Danny L. Zialcita  Nang Masugatan ang Gabi
Carlo J. Caparas  Pieta: Ikalawang Aklat
Mike De Leon  Sister Stella L.
Ishmael Bernal   Working Girls
1985 Celso Ad Castillo
  Paradise Inn
Danny L. Zialcita Bakit Manipis ang Ulap
Lino Brocka   Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim
Lino Brocka   Miguelito: Batang Rebelde
Ben Yalung Partida
1986 Eddie Garcia
  Magdusa Ka
Pepe Marcos Gabi Na, Kumander
Manuel Fyke Cinco Lumuhod Ka sa Lupa
Fernando Poe Jr.   Muslim Magnum .357
Mel Chionglo Nasaan Ka ng Kailangan Kita
Peque Gallaga  Unfaithful Wife
1987 Eddie Garcia
 Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-ibig
Leroy Salvador Alabok sa Lupa
Mel Chionglo Paano Kung Wala Ka Na
Ishmael Bernal   Pinulot Ka Lang sa Lupa
Maryo J. De los Reyes  Tagos ng Dugo
1988 Elwood Perez
 Ibulong mo sa Diyos
Carlo J. Caparas  Bubble's Ativan Gang
Eddie Garcia  Huwag Mong Itanong Kung Bakit
Maria Saret  Lorenzo Ruiz... The Saint... A Filipino!
Laurice Guillen  Magkano Ang Iyong Dangal?
Ishmael Bernal   Nagbabagang Luha
Emmanuel H. Borlaza Paano Tatakasan ang Bukas?
1989 Elwood Perez
 Bilangin Ang Bituin Sa Langit
Eddie Garcia
 Imortal
Fernando Poe Jr.  Ako ... ang Huhusga
Manuel 'Fyke' Cinco Ipaglalaban Ko
Augusto Salvador Joe Pring: Homicide Manila Police
Lino Brocka   Macho Dancer
Ishmael Bernal  Pahiram ng Isang Umaga

1990s

YearWinner
film
Nominees
1990 Lino Brocka
  Gumapang Ka Sa Lusak
Gil Portes   Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina?
Chito S. Roño  A Moment Too Long
Pepe Marcos Kaaway ng Batas
Maryo J. De los Reyes  My Other Woman
1991 Elwood Perez
  Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M.
Fernando Poe Jr.  Batas ng .45
Carlos Siguion-Reyna Hihintayin Kita sa Langit
Christopher De Leon  Huwag Mong Salingin ang Sugat Ko
Laurice Guillen  Ipagpatawad Mo
1992 Carlos Siguion-Reyna
 Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal
Jose Javier Reyes  Iisa Pa Lamang
Laurice Guillen  Lumayo Ka Man sa Akin
Chito S. Roño  Narito ang Puso Ko
Maryo J. De los Reyes  Sinungaling Mong Puso
1993 Augusto Salvador
 Masahol Pa Sa Hayop
Laurice Guillen  Because I Love You
Joe Mari Avellana Kung Mawawala Ka Pa
Jose Javier Reyes  May Minamahal
Raymond Red Sakay
1994 Carlo J. Caparas
 Lipa 'Arandia' Massacre: Lord, Deliver Us from Evil
Olivia M. Lamasan  Maalaala Mo Kaya: The Movie
Jose Javier Reyes  Nag-iisang Bituin
Joel Lamangan  Pangako ng Kahapon
Chito S. Roño  Separada
1995 Fernando Poe Jr. & Willy Milan
 Kahit Butas ng Karayom
Chito S. Roño  Dahas
Joel Lamangan   The Flor Contemplacion Story
Carlos Siguion-Reyna Harvest Home
Olivia M. Lamasan   Sana Maulit Muli
1996 Antonio Jose Perez
 Mumbaki
Olivia M. Lamasan   Madrasta
Marilou Diaz-Abaya  May Nagmamahal Sa Iyo
Gil Portes  Mulanay: Sa Pusod ng Paraiso
Tikoy Aguiluz  Segurista
1997 Tikoy Aguiluz
  Rizal sa Dapitan
Joe Mari Avellana Damong Ligaw
Olivia M. Lamasan  Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalin
Chito S. Roño  Where is the Heart
Joel Lamangan   The Sarah Balabagan Story
1998 Marilou Diaz-Abaya
  José Rizal
Chito S. Roño  Lea's Story
Carlo J. Caparas  Hiwaga ng Panday
Fernando Poe Jr.  Pagbabalik ng Probinsyano
Jose N. Carreon Sambahin ang Ngalan Mo
1999 Marilou Diaz-Abaya
  Muro-ami
Maryo J. De los Reyes  Higit Pa sa Buhay Ko
Gil Portes   Saranggola
Joel Lamangan   Sidhi
Jerry Lopez Sineneng  Soltera

2000s

YearWinner
film
Nominees
2000 Laurice Guillen
  Tanging Yaman
Rory Quintos   Anak
Carlos Siguion-Reyna  Azucena
Joel Lamangan   Deathrow
Jose Javier Reyes  Tunay na Mahal
2001 Marilou Diaz-Abaya
  Bagong Buwan
Augusto Salvador Alas-Dose
Gil Portes   In the Bosom of the Enemy
Tikoy Aguiluz   Tatarin
Chito S. Roño   Yamashita: The Tiger's Treasure
2002 Gil Portes
  Mga Munting Tinig
Fernando Poe Jr.  Batas ng Lansangan
Rory Quintos   Kailangan Kita
Joel Lamangan   Mano Po
2003 Maryo J. De los Reyes
  Magnifico
Mark Meily   Crying Ladies
Joel Lamangan   Filipinas
Gil Portes  Homecoming
Marilou Diaz-Abaya  Noon at Ngayon
2004 Maryo J. De los Reyes
  Naglalayag
Joel Lamangan   Aishite Imasu 1941: Mahal Kita
Cesar Montano   Panaghoy sa Suba
Laurice Guillen   Santa Santita
2005 Cholo Laurel
 Nasaan ka Man
Joel Lamangan   Mano Po 4: Ako Legal Wife
Rory Quintos   Dubai
Jose Javier Reyes   Kutob
Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil Mga Pusang Gala
2006 Jose Javier Reyes
  Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo
Joyce Bernal   Don't Give Up on Us
Pablo Biglang-awa, Veronica Velasco  Inang Yaya
Brillante Mendoza   Summer Heat
Jeffrey Jeturian  Kubrador
2007 Maryo J. De los Reyes
  A Love Story
Neal 'Buboy' Tan Ataul: For Rent
Adolfo Alix Jr.   Batanes: Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan
Jose Javier Reyes  Katas ng Saudi
Mark Reyes   Resiklo
2008 Ed Palmos
 Ay Ayeng
Mark Meily   Baler
Chito S. Roño   Caregiver
Joyce Bernal   For the First Time
Jose Javier Reyes  Magkaibigan
Dante Nico Garcia  Ploning
2009 Joel Lamangan
 Dukot
Joel Lamangan Sagrada Familia
Joel Lamangan   Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love
Laurice Guillen   I Love You, Goodbye
Mac Alejandre   Ang Panday
Olivia Lamasan   In My Life
Brillante Mendoza   Kinatay

2010s

YearWinner
film
Nominees
2010 Albert Martinez
  Rosario
Rodel Nacianceno, Dondon S. Santos  Noy
Cathy Garcia-Molina   Miss You like Crazy
Wenn V. Deramas   Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!)
Laurice Guillen   Sa 'yo Lamang
2011 Tikoy Aguiluz
  Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story
Yam Laranas   The Road
Ruel S. Bayani  No Other Woman
John D. Lazatin  A Mother's Story
Olivia Lamasan   In the Name of Love
Mac Alejandre   Ang Panday 2
Joyce Bernal   Segunda Mano
2012 Mark Meily
  El Presidente
Ruel S. Bayani  One More Try
Joel Lamangan  Migrante
Nuel Crisostomo Naval  A Secret Affair
Olivia Lamasan   The Mistress
2013 Erik Matti
  On the Job
Joyce E. Bernal   10,000 Hours
Mel Chionglo Lauriana
Jeffrey Jeturian   Ekstra
Joel Lamangan  Burgos
Cathy Garcia-Molina   Four Sisters and A Wedding
Frasco Mortiz  Pagpag: Siyam na Buhay
Chito Roño   Boy Golden: Shoot to Kill, the Arturo Porcuna Story
2014 Enzo Williams
  Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
Cathy Garcia-MolinaShe's Dating The Gangster
Chito Roño Feng Shui 2
Chito Roño – The Trial
Francis Posadas – Magnum Muslim .357
Jason Paul Laxamana Magkakabaung
Joel Lamangan Hustisya
Joel Lamangan – Kamkam
Luisito Ignacio – Asintado
Olivia LamasanStarting Over Again
2015 Joel Lamangan
  Felix Manalo
Tikoy Aguiluz   Tragic Theater Carlo J. Caparas  Angela MarkadoCarlo Encisco Catu Ari: My Life with A King

Mae Czarina Cruz-Alviar  Crazy Beautiful You Cathy Garcia-Molina   A Second ChanceRoy Sevilla Ho, Jeffrey Hidalgo Silong

Antoinette Jadaone You're My Boss Nuel C. Naval  The Love Affair

Andoy Ranay   Para sa Hopeless Romantic

2016 Olivia M. Lamasan
  Barcelona: A Love Untold
Joyce Bernal   Everything About Her
Rahyan Carlos Ringgo: The Dog Shooter

Mel Chionglo  Iadya Mo Kami
Maryo J. de los Reyes   The Unmarried Wife

2017 Arnel Barbarona
 Tu Pug Imatuy
Khavn de la Cruz   Balangiga: Howling Wilderness Antoinette Jadaone   Love You to the Stars and Back Treb Monteras II   Respeto Top Nazareno  Kiko Boksingero
Mikhail Red   Birdshot
Shireen Seño Nervous Translation
Victor Delotavo Tagaro/Toshihiko Uriu Yield
2018 Dwein Baltazar
 Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus
Whammy Alcazaren Fisting: Never Tear Us Apart
Lav Diaz   Ang Panahon ng Halimaw
Timmy Harn Dog Days
Erik Matti   BuyBust
Joel Ruiz Kung Paano Siya Nawala
Jerrold Tarog   Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral
2019Raymund Bibay Gutierrez
  Verdict
Glenn Barit  Cleaners

Arden Rod Condez  John Denver Trending
Jet Leyco For My Alien Friend
Jun Lana  Kalel, 15
Rae Red Babae at Baril

2020s

YearWinner
film
Nominees
2020Christian Acuña
  Magikland
Antoinette Jadaone   Fan Girl Joel Lamangan   Isa Pang Bahaghari Avid Liongoren  Hayop Ka!
Ben Rekhi  Watchlist

Irene Villamor  On Vodka, Beers, and Regrets

2021Vince Tañada
  Katips
Law Fajardo  A Hard Day

Jun Lana   Big Night Carlo Francisco Manatad   Kun Maupay Man It Panahon Mikhail Red  Arisaka

Superlatives

Superlative Best Director
Director with most awards Gerardo de Leon 7
Director with most nominationsGerardo de Leon
Lino Brocka
14
Director with most nominations without ever winningArmando Garces11
Oldest winner Eddie Garcia 69
Youngest winnerLino Brocka32
Most consecutive winsGerardo de Leon3
Most consecutive nominations Cesar Gallardo 10

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