2026Winner
Best Director
Almost Us
Jay-r David Julio
Director · Producer · Writer
Manila, Philippines
September 11, 2001
Biography
Jay-r David Julio is a film graduate at the University of the Philippines - Diliman. He is an independent producer, director, and an aspiring cinematographer. He is mainly interested in telling queer stories and stories that focus on family, migration, and memory. His latest film, '50lo Trip With Lolo Dan', with Denbert M. Tiamson, has been selected as a finalist for the 50th Metro Manila Film Festival Short Film Competition. Jay-r's new film, 'Pagpag', is set to premiere in July 2025.
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2025Nominee
Best Director
Danas
2024Nominee
Career Highlight
We're Just Sleepwalking
Career Highlights
2025Highlight
Best Picture
Yelo
2026Highlight
Best Director
Status: Rejected