Erik Matti
Erik Matti | |
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Matti in 2014 | |
| Born | December 21, 1970 Bacolod, Negros Occidental, Philippines |
| Education | Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod |
| Alma mater | University of St. La Salle (withdrew) |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Michiko Yamamoto |
Erik Matti (born December 21, 1970)[1] 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.[2][3] 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.[4]
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.[4]
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.[5]
His new project, TV series The Squatter, won the development prize at 2024 Series Mania Seriesmakers section. The show is produced by Ronald Monteverde.[6][7]
Personal life
Matti is married to screenwriter Michiko Yamamoto, with whom he has two daughters.[8][9] 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.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Mars Ravelo's Darna! Ang Pagbabalik | No | No | No | As script continuity supervisor | |
| 1996 | Magic Temple | No | No | Yes | ||
| 1997 | Magic Kingdom: Ang Alamat ng Damortis | No | No | Story | ||
| 1998 | Gangland | No | Line | Yes | ||
| 1999 | Peque Gallaga's Scorpio Nights 2 | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| Ekis: Walang Tatakas | Yes | No | Yes | |||
| 2000 | Pedro Penduko: Episode II – The Return of the Comeback | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2001 | Balahibong Pusa | No | Yes | Story | ||
| Sa Huling Paghihintay | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
| Banyo Queen | No | Yes | No | |||
| Dos Ekis | Yes | Yes | Story | |||
| 2002 | Prosti | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2003 | Mano Po 2: My Home | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2004 | Gagamboy | Yes | No | Story | ||
| Pa-siyam | Yes | Executive | Story | |||
| 2005 | Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2006 | Binibining K | No | No | Story | ||
| 2008 | Yanggaw | No | No | No | As actor, creative consultant | |
| 2009 | The Arrival | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| 2011 | Rakenrol | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2012 | Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Rigodon | Yes | Yes | Story | |||
| 2013 | On the Job | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| Kabisera | No | Yes | No | |||
| 2014 | Kubot: The Aswang Chronicles 2 | Yes | Yes | Story | ||
| ABCs of Death 2 | Yes | No | Yes | Segment: "I Is for Invincible" | ||
| 2015 | Honor Thy Father | Yes | Yes | Story | ||
| Resureksyon | No | Yes | Story | |||
| 2016 | Seklusyon | Yes | Executive | No | ||
| 2017 | Ang Pagsanib kay Leah dela Cruz | No | Yes | Story | ||
| 2018 | BuyBust | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2019 | Kuwaresma | Yes | Executive | Story | ||
| Watch List | No | Yes | No | |||
| 2021 | A Girl and a Guy | Yes | Executive | Story | ||
| On the Job: The Missing 8 | Yes | Yes | No | |||
| Rabid | Yes | Executive | No | |||
| 2026 | On the Job: Maghari † | Yes | ||||
| 2027 | May Pagasa: The Battles of Andres Bonifacio † | Yes |
Television
| Year | Title | Director | Producer | Writer | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | On the Job | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| 2026 | BuyBust: The Undesirables † | Yes |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 22nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Original Story | Magic Temple (with Peque Gallaga and Lore Reyes) |
Won | [11] |
| Best Screenplay | Won | ||||
| 2014 | 30th PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Movie Cinematographer of the Year | On the Job | Won | |
| Movie Director of the Year | Won | ||||
| 2015 | 41st Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Director | Honor Thy Father | Won | [12] |
| Best Original Story (with Michiko Yamamoto) | Nominated | ||||
| 2016 | 42nd Metro Manila Film Festival | Best Director | Seklusyon | Won | [11] |
| 2020 | ContentAsia Awards | Best Director | Food Lore (episode: 'Island of Dreams') |
Won | [13] |
| 2022 | 50th International Emmy Awards | Best TV Movie or Miniseries | On the Job | Nominated |
References
- ^ @ErikMatti (December 21, 2017). "It's my birthday today! So I deserve not to take a bath. #december21 #47not50" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ 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. ("Erik Matti's 'On the Job' joins Cannes filmfest Directors Fortnight section". InterAksyon.com. April 23, 2013. Archived from the original on April 27, 2013. Retrieved April 28, 2013.)
- ^ Information about Reality Entertainment on its official Facebook
- ^ a b Pastor, Christina (21 September 2013). "Erik Matti on PHL corruption: 'The country is like one big Sopranos clan'". GMA News. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- ^ ABS-CBN News (October 4, 2018). "After 'Darna' exit, Erik Matti has message for Liza Soberano". ABS-CBN News. ABS-CBN Corporation. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Lemercier, Fabien (2024-03-21). "SERIESMAKERS awards Kevin Macdonald, Erik Matti and Barbara Albert". Cineuropa. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Croll, Ben (2024-03-20). "Scotland's Kevin Macdonald, The Philippines' Erik Matti and Austria's Barbara Albert Take Top Seriesmakers Honors". Variety. Retrieved 2024-03-28.
- ^ Sallan, Edwin P. (July 3, 2017). "Buy Bust, Ang Larawan, Palanca winner among scripts snubbed by MMFF". Interaksyon. TV5. Archived from the original on July 3, 2017. Retrieved July 27, 2017.
- ^ Gabinete, Jojo (September 27, 2021). "Erik Matti, Michiko Yamamoto succeed in seeing Pope Francis". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ Serato, Arniel (May 29, 2017). "Erik Matti slams critics after cursing at Duterte supporters; gets an ally in Jim Paredes". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Archived from the original on July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
- ^ a b Metro Manila Film Festival at IMDb
- ^ Smith, Chuck. "Winners: 2015 Metro Manila Film Festival awards night". Philippine Star. Retrieved 28 December 2015.
- ^ "Erik Matti Food Lore Best Director". Esquiremag.ph. September 1, 2020. Retrieved December 6, 2020.
External links
- Media related to Erik Matti at Wikimedia Commons
- Erik Matti at IMDb