As of 2010, the criteria for the selection of Best Picture(s) are: artistry; creativity and technical excellence; innovation; and thematic value. Entries are also judged for global appeal (70 percent) and Filipino cultural and/or historical value (30 percent).
In 2010, the Best Picture award considered artistic merit, creativity, technical proficiency, and thematic relevance. Entries were also assessed based on global popularity (70%) and Filipino cultural or historical significance (30%).