12 wins & 20 nominations
- 2022 Nominee Gawad Urian Award
- Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula)
Shared with: Carlo Francisco Manatad · Jérémie Dubois - 2014 Nominee Gawad Urian Award
- Best Screenplay (Pinakamahusay na Dulang Pampelikula)
Shared with: Hannah Espia
- 2023 Nominee Star Award
- Movie Screenwriter of the Year
Shared with: Carlo Francisco Manatad · Jérémie Dubois - 2017 Nominee Star Award
- Indie Movie Original Theme Song of the Year
Song: "Saan man"Shared with: Mon Espia · Alessandra De Rossi
- 2026 Winner Balanghai Trophy
- Best Director
For his fearless and visionary filmmaking; for effectively orchestrating cinema's technical resources into a richly layered family drama reflecting broader Philippine socio-political realities; for his bold, boundary-pushing choices and command of atmosphere; and for drawing out transcendent, deeply resonant performances to construct a haunting cinematic masterpiece. - 2026 Winner Balanghai Trophy
- Best Film
For pushing the boundaries of filmmaking; for its layered narrative, unraveling dark family secrets, deep-seated grief, and a matriarchal dynamic that subtly exposes broader truths about Philippine society and politics; for its exceptional technical artistry; for the commanding performances from its predominantly female cast; and for its bold, fearless, and visionary filmmaking.Shared with: Guelan Varela-Luarca
- 2019 Winner C1 Originals Award
- Best Picture
Finds grace in the smallest moments of human connection, in its delicate craft and the authenticity of its performances, it tells us to find comfort not despair in the contradictions that make up our lives, and through its candid exploration of forgiveness and accountability, it asks us to create a world of empathy and unconditional love.
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