Gil Portes

Gil M. Portes
Born	Philippines
Citizenship	Filipino
Alma mater	• University of Santo Tomas  • Brooklyn College
Occupation	• Film director  • Film producer  • Screenwriter

Gil M. Portes is a Filipino film director, film producer and screenwriter.

Gil Portes took up his Journalism in University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines; and received a master's degree in theater from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, New York.

His drama film Saranggola (1999) won various awards at the Metro Manila Film Festival, including Best Picture and Best Actor. It was also entered into the 21st Moscow International Film Festival.

His drama film Small Voices (2002) is considered a masterpiece in Filipino cinema and won eleven awards and was nominated for eleven other awards including the Gawad Urian Awards.

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