
Jun Robles Lana offers rare on-set mentorship as he preps new film, giving aspiring creatives a front-row seat to his process.
Award-winning filmmaker Jun Robles Lana is officially entering the prep phase for his next movie project.
To kickstart the production, the acclaimed director announced he is looking for a Director’s Assistant, offering a rare, hands-on mentorship opportunity for an aspiring creative to shadow him throughout the entire filmmaking process.
The role provides an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look into Lana’s creative pipeline, from handling scripts and research to managing the daily demands of an active film set.
Lana, who is widely known for nurturing fresh talent but can no longer run standard industry workshops, emphasized that hands-on training is a core element of the position.
“Since you’ll be close to how I work, I also want to make it a chance to learn,” Lana shared in a tweet. “Think of the mentorship as part of the deal.”
I'm looking for a Director's Assistant to work with me through prep and production on an upcoming project. (To be clear: director's assistant, not assistant director.)
— Jun Robles Lana (@junrobleslana) June 16, 2026
You'd be next to me through the whole process: my schedule, my script and notes, research, and the day-to-day…
While details of the new film remain under wraps, the upcoming project comes on the heels of the director’s back-to-back Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) hits of “And the Breadwinner Is…” in 2024 and “Call Me Mother” in 2025.
The “Unkabogable Star” Vice Ganda confirmed back in January that her creative partnership with Lana is far from over, immediately agreeing to a potential third collaboration with Lana.
As the director quietly builds the foundation for his future project, the upcoming production is slated to begin full prep with shoots planned for Manila and nearby provinces.
Interested applicants are encouraged to check the director’s official X account for the full details.
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