2018 FAMAS Awards

66th FAMAS Awards
SiteThe Theatre at Solaire
Produced byMegavision Integrated Resources
Directed byDennis Marasigan
Highlights
Best PictureBalangiga: Howling Wilderness
Most awardsBalangiga: Howling Wilderness (5)
Television coverage
NetworkCinema One

The 66th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) Awards was an awarding ceremony given by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS), an organization composed of prize-winning writers and movie columnists, giving recognition to the Philippine mainstream and independent films, actors, actresses, directors and production staffs for their achievements in the year 2017. The awards night is also produced by Ms. Donna B. Sanchez of Megavision Integrated Resources.[1]

For the first time, the nominees of the FAMAS Awards were screened and hand-picked by an independent jury composed of well-known academicians, film practitioners and film critics led by multi-titled screenwriter Ricardo "Ricky" Lee.[1]

The awards night was held at The Theatre at Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque on 10 June 2018.[2] It was shown on Cinema One on 30 June 2018 and hosted by Piolo Pascual, Kim Chiu, and Robi Domingo.[3]

The film Balangiga: Howling Wilderness won the majority of the awards including the coveted Best Picture, Best Production Design, Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay and Best Original Song awards.[2] Agot Isidro took home the Best Actress award, while Allen Dizon scored the Best Actor award.[2]

  1. ^ a b "FAMAS awarding rites sa Hunyo (FAMAS awarding rites this June)" (in Tagalog). Balita. May 1, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  2. ^ a b c Reyes, Shiela (June 11, 2018). "Agot Isidro, Allen Dizon win at 66th FAMAS Awards". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  3. ^ "Piolo, Robi and Kim to host 66th FAMAS Awards". ABS-CBN News. May 16, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.