Erik Matti (born December 21, 1970) is a Filipino filmmaker. He is known for directing On the Job (2013), Honor Thy Father (2015), Seklusyon (2016), BuyBust (2018), and On the Job: The Missing 8 (2021).
Matti co-founded the production company Reality Entertainment with Dondon Monteverde, son of film producer Lily Monteverde.Starring Piolo Pascual and Gerald Anderson and co-produced by Matti's Reality Entertainment with Star Cinema, "On the Job" is among the 21 films announced on Tuesday as part of the festival’s prestigious Directors Fortnight section. ()Information about Reality Entertainment on its official Facebook Matti and Monteverde also co-founded the streaming service Upstream.
Early life and education Matti hails from Bacolod, the sixth and youngest child of Enrique, a customs agent, and Julieta, a government employee. Matti has credited his father, a frequent moviegoer whose preferences span a variety of genres, with sparking his interest in film.
Matti graduated from elementary and high school at Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod. He studied college at the University of St. La Salle for six years, during which he changed his major three times and spent his extracurricular activity in the school's theater company; he did not graduate. Matti taught private acting classes before deciding to become a filmmaker.
Career Erik Matti's career in the film industry began when he was hired to supervise the script continuity for the 1994 superhero film Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik.
A later project, the TV series The Squatter, won the development prize at 2024 Series Mania Seriesmakers section. The show was produced by Ronald Monteverde.
Personal life Matti is married to screenwriter Michiko Yamamoto, with whom he has two daughters. Politically he is an outspoken critic of Rodrigo Duterte, in part due to the Filipino president's proclamation of martial law during the Marawi crisis. As such, Matti sparked criticism for cursing at Duterte's supporters in social media.
Filmography Film Year Title Director Producer Writer Notes 1994 Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik As script continuity supervisor 1996 Magic Temple 1997 Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis 1998 Gangland Also cameo appearance 1999 Peque Gallaga's Scorpio Nights 2 Also actor Ekis 2000 Pedro Penduko: Episode II – The Return of the Comeback 2001 Balahibong Pusa Sa Huling Paghihintay Banyo Queen Dos Ekis Also cameo appearance 2002 Prosti 2003 Mano Po 2: My Home 2004 Gagamboy Also cameo appearance Pa-siyam 2005 Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom Also voice actor 2006 Binibining K 2008 Yanggaw As actor, creative consultant 2009 The Arrival 2011 Rakenrol 2012 Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles Rigodon 2013 On the Job Kabisera 2014 Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 Also an actor played as a Ketchup Man ABCs of Death 2 Segment: "I Is for Invincible" 2015 Honor Thy Father Resureksyon 2016 Seklusyon 2017 Ang Pagsanib kay Leah dela Cruz 2018 BuyBust 2019 Kuwaresma Watch List 2021 A Girl and a Guy On the Job: The Missing 8 Rabid 2026 2027
Television Year Title Director Producer Writer Note 2021 On the Job 2026
Awards Year Award Category Work Result 1996 22nd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Original Story Magic Temple(with Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes) Best Screenplay 2014 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Cinematographer of the Year On the Job Movie Director of the Year 2015 41st Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director Honor Thy Father Best Original Story (with Michiko Yamamoto) 2016 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival Best Director Seklusyon 2020 ContentAsia Awards Best Director Food Lore(episode: 'Island of Dreams') 2022 50th International Emmy Awards Best TV Movie or Miniseries On the Job
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