Jun Robles Lana (1972) graduated from the University of Santo Tomas with a degree in Communication Arts. He is the youngest Filipino to be inducted in the Palanca Literary Awards (Philippines’ equivalent of the Pulitzer Prize) Hall of Fame. His first indie film, “Bwakaw”, won several international awards and was screened at Toronto, New York and Tokyo film festivals and was the Philippines’ Oscar entry for Best Foreign Film in 2012. His 18th full-length film, “Kalel, 15”, won the Best Director Award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival Official Selection. His two last films, “Big Night” (2021) and “Your Mother’s Son” (2023), have also participated in PÖFF competition programmes.
Filmography:
(valik/selected): Gigil (2006), Bwakaw (2012), The Panti Sisters (2019), Kalel, 15 (PÖFF 2019), Big Night (Viimane võimalus PÖFF 2021), Anak Ka Ng Ina Mo (Sinu ema poeg, 2023), Sisa (2025)