Maya Award for Best Director
The Maya Award for Best Director is one of the Maya Awards presented annually since the awards debuted in 2012, that is initiated by FILM_Indonesia Twitter account.
The nominations and winners of the awards are selected by a panel of judges consisting of Indonesian film critics and filmmakers, including directors, actors, and actresses.
Multiple wins and nominations
The following individuals have received Best Director awards:| Wins | Director |
| 1 | Teddy Soeriaatmadja |
| 1 | Mouly Surya |
| 1 | Angga Dwimas Sasongko |
| 1 | Garin Nugroho |
| 1 | Riri Riza |
The following individuals have received multiple Best Director nominations:
| Nominations | Director |
| 2 | Angga Dwimas Sasongko |
| 2 | Riri Riza |
| 2 | Garin Nugroho |