Biography
Jun Robles Lana (born Rodolfo R. Lana Jr. on 10 October 1972) is a Filipino director and screenwriter. He is best known for directing the films Bwakaw (2012), Barber's Tales (2013), Die Beautiful (2016), Kalel, 15 (2019), About Us But Not About Us (2023), And the Breadwinner Is... (2024), and Call Me Mother (2025). The winner of 11 Palanca Awards for Literature, Lana became the youngest member of the Palanca Hall of Fame in 2006. In 2015, he directed the actual one-shot film, Shadow Behind The Moon, which won the Best Director, NETPAC, and FIPRESCI awards at the 13th Pacific Meridian Film Festival. At the 20th International Film Festival of Kerala, he won the Best Director award for the same film. In 2019, he won the Best Director Award for his feature film Kalel, 15 at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. He is a four-time FAMAS Award winner and a two-time Gawad Urian winner.
Wrote 50
2020s
- 2026
Sisa
Writer
- 2025
- 2023
About Us But Not About Us
Screenplay, Story
- 2021
Big Night!
Writer
- 2020
Between Sea and Sky
Writer
2010s
- 2019
Kalel, 15
Writer
Born Beautiful
Original Story
- 2018
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Writer
My Fairy Tail Love Story
Writer
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes
Story, Screenplay
- 2016
Die Beautiful
Story
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?!
Story
- 2015
Haunted Mansion
Story, Screenplay
Shadow Behind the Moon
Writer
The PreNup
Writer
- 2014
Dementia
Story
Barber's Tales
Screenplay, Story
So It's You
Screenplay
- 2012
Bwakaw
Writer
Boy Pick Up: The Movie
Creative Producer
- 2011
Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Writer
My Neighbor’s Wife
Story, Writer
2000s
- 2009
Tarot
Writer
Adik Sa'Yo
Writer
- 2008
LaLola
Writer
Mag-ingat ka sa Kulam
Story, Screenplay
Destierro
Story, Screenplay
- 2007
La Vendetta
Writer
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
Writer
- 2006
Atlantika
Writer
- 2005
Mga Pusang Gala
Story, Screenplay
- 2002
Two Timer
Story
I Think I'm In Love
Story
- 2001
New Moon
Writer
Ano Bang Meron Ka?
Writer
Red Diaries
Screenplay
- 2000
Most Wanted
Story, Screenplay
1990s
- 1999
Reef Hunters
Screenplay
Efren's Paradise
Screenplay
Soltera
Story, Screenplay
Saranggola
Screenplay
- 1998
José Rizal
Screenplay
Three
Story
In the Navel of the Sea
Screenplay
Art department 38
2010s
- 2013
Prinsesa ng Buhay Ko
Creative Director
Akin Pa Rin ang Bukas
Creative Director
Binoy Henyo
Creative Director
Maghihintay Pa Rin
Creative Director
Mga Basang Sisiw
Creative Director
Home Sweet Home
Creative Director
Love & Lies
Creative Director
Bukod Kang Pinagpala
Creative Director
- 2012
Pahiram ng Sandali
Creative Director
Temptation of Wife
Creative Director
Sana ay Ikaw na Nga
Creative Director
Hindi Ka Na Mag-iisa
Creative Director
Faithfully
Creative Director
My Daddy Dearest
Creative Director
Kasalanan Bang Ibigin Ka?
Creative Director
Hiram na Puso
Creative Director
My Beloved
Creative Director
Alice Bungisngis and her Wonder Walis
Creative Director
Biritera
Creative Director
Legacy
Creative Director
- 2011
Ikaw Lang ang Mamahalin
Creative Director
Futbolilits
Creative Director
Sinner or Saint
Creative Director
Sisid
Creative Director
Blusang Itim
Creative Director
My Lover, My Wife
Creative Director
Magic Palayok
Creative Director
I Heart You, Pare!
Creative Director
Machete
Creative Director
Alakdana
Creative Director
Dwarfina
Creative Director
Directed 32
2020s
- 2026
The Greatest Showdown
Director
Sisa
Director
- 2025
- 2023
About Us But Not About Us
Director
- 2021
Big Night!
Director
- 2020
Between Sea and Sky
Director
2010s
- 2019
Kalel, 15
Director
Unforgettable
Director
The Panti Sisters
Director
- 2018
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Director
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes
Director
- 2016
Die Beautiful
Director
Bakit Lahat ng Gwapo May Boyfriend?!
Director
- 2015
Haunted Mansion
Director
Shadow Behind the Moon
Director
The PreNup
Director
#ParangNormal Activity
Director
- 2014
Barber's Tales
Director
So It's You
Director
- 2012
Bwakaw
Director
- 2011
Yesterday Today Tomorrow
Director
My Neighbor’s Wife
Director
2000s
- 2009
Tarot
Director
- 2008
LaLola
Director
Mag-ingat ka sa Kulam
Director
- 2007
Roxxxanne
Director
Paraiso: Three Stories of Hope
Director
- 2006
Gigil
Director
Produced 31
2020s
- 2026
Sisa
Producer
- 2025
Merlie, Go Home
Executive Producer
- 2024
Pwede G, Pwede B
Producer
Table for 3
Producer
- 2023
About Us But Not About Us
Producer
- 2022
I Love You, Beksman
Producer
LiveScream
Producer
Two and One
Producer
- 2021
Gameboys: The Movie
Executive Producer
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
Kalel, 15
Producer
UnTrue
Supervising Producer
Born Beautiful
Producer
- 2018
The Girl Allergic to Wi-Fi
Producer
Distance
Producer
Want You with All My Hypothalamus
Executive Producer
My Fairy Tail Love Story
Producer
Mr. & Mrs. Cruz
Supervising Producer
- 2017
The Write Moment
Producer
The Ashes And Ghosts of Tayug 1931
Producer
- 2016
Die Beautiful
Producer
The Manananggal at Unit 23B
Producer
- 2015
Shadow Behind the Moon
Producer
- 2012
Bwakaw
Executive Producer
No release date
The Panti Sisters 2: The Hidden Panti
Producer
Created 9
2020s
- 2020
Paano ang Pasko?
Creator
2010s
- 2015
#ParangNormal Activity
Creator
- 2012
Aso ni San Roque
Creator
- 2011
Alakdana
Creator
- 2010
Grazilda
Creator
Endless Love
Creator
2000s
- 2009
Other crew 2
2020s
- 2024
Fin
Creative Consultant
2010s
- 2019
Yours Truly, Shirley
Creative Consultant
Acted in 1
2000s
- 2006
Ligalig
Talent Manager
Sound 1
2020s
- 2023