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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]
Awards
Major Awards
Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface .[ 4]
Balangiga: Howling Wilderness [ 5]
1st Place: Grand Jury Prize: Tu Pug Imatuy (The Right to Kill)
2nd Place: Grand Jury Prize: Respeto
Ang Larawan
Birdshot
Love You to the Stars and Back
Nervous Translation
Paki
Tha Chanters
Yield
Arnel Barbarona (Tu Pug Imatuy )
Khavan dela Cruz for (Balangiga: Howling Wilderness)
Mikhail Red for Birdshot
Top Nazareno for Kiko Boksingero
Antoinetee Jadaone for Love You To the Stars and Back
Shireen Seño for Nervous Translation
Treb Monters for Respeto
Arnel Barbarona for Tu Pug Imatuy
Victor Delotavo Tagaro/Toshihiko Uriu for Yield
Allen Dizon (Bomba )
Justine Samson for Balangiga: Howling Wilderness
Jojit Lorenzo for Changing Partners
Noel Comia for Kiko Boksingero
Joshua Garcia for Love You To the Stars and Back
Timothy Castillo for Neomanila
Abra for Respeto
Dingdong Dantes for Seven Sundays
Nonie Buencamino for Smaller and Smaller Circles
Bembol Roco What Home Feels Like
Mon Confiado (Mga Gabing Kasinghaba ng Hair Ko )
Best Original Screenplay
Best Adapted Screenplay
Khav, Achinette Villamor, Jerry Gracio (Balangiga: Howling Wilderness )
Jason Paul Laxamana for Instalado
Antoinette Jadaone for Love You To The Stars and Back
Gian Carlo Abrahan for Paki
Treb Monteras II & Njel de Mesa for Respeto
Fatrick Tabada for Si Chedeng at si Apple
Adrian Legaspi & John Bedia for The Chanters
Vincent de Jesus and Lilit Reyes (based on the musical of the same title) (Changing Partners )
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Albert Banzon (Balangiga: Howling Wilderness )
Marija Vicente, Timmy Harn and Zeus Bascon (Balangiga: Howling Wilderness )
Best Editing
Best Sound
Victor Delotavo Tagaro (Yield )
Mikko Quizon, Jason Conanan , Kathrine Salinas, John Perez (Nervous Translation )
Best Musical Score
Best Visual Effects
Mikko Quizon, Jason Conanan , Kathrine Salinas, John Perez (Nervous Translation )
Iar Arondaing (Instalado )
Best Original Song
Best Short Film
Katurog Na by Lolita Carbon (Instalado )
Hilom
Grand Jury Prize: Ailens Ata and Dory
Best Documentary Film
Special Awards
Comedy King Dolphy Memorial Award
FAMAS Lifetime Achievement Award
Fernando Poe, Jr. Award
German Moreno Youth Achievement Award
Special Citation
Dr. Jose Perez Memorial Award for Journalism
Male and Female Celebrity of the Night
Male and Female Face of the Night
References
^ a b "FAMAS awarding rites sa Hunyo (FAMAS awarding rites this June)" (in Tagalog). Balita. May 1, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018 .
^ a b c Reyes, Shiela (June 11, 2018). "Agot Isidro, Allen Dizon win at 66th FAMAS Awards" . ABS-CBN News . Retrieved June 17, 2018 .
^ "Piolo, Robi and Kim to host 66th FAMAS Awards" . ABS-CBN News . May 16, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018 .
^ "FULL LIST: Winners, FAMAS awards 2018" . Rappler . June 11, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018 .
^ " 'Balangiga: Howling Wilderness' wins big at Famas Award" . Cebu Daily News. June 11, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018 .
^ "Pinagtanggol ng 'FAMAS' ang paghirang nila kay Vice Ganda bilang recipient ng 'Dolphy Memorial Award' (FAMAS defends the recognition for Vice Ganda as recipient of Dolphy Memorial Award)" (in Tagalog). Kami. Retrieved June 17, 2018 .
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