Zig Dulay is a Filipino screenwriter, editor, and director. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts major in Journalism and minor in Broadcasting at the University of the Philippines in Baguio. He obtained his Master of Arts in Araling Pilipino (Creative Writing and Film), at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City where he became a protégé of veteran screenwriter Armando “Bing” Lao, who is known for the “Found Story”, a technique in scriptwriting, wherein real events and issues happening in the country is taken as an inspiration to build a story.

Zig’s film career began in 2011 with his first full-length film, Huling Halik (The Last Kiss). He went on to make more films, which garnered awards at the Cinemalaya, Sineng Pambansa, and Metro Manila Film Festival. His film Bambanti (2015) also won Best Film awards at the Brussels International Festival of Films and the Ajyal Youth Film Festival. His film Paglipay (2016) won the Best Picture in the ToFarm Film Festival and his film Bagahe (2016) brought home the Golden Cyclo award for the 24th Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema in France. Edit Biography