FAMAS Award for Best Picture
The FAMAS Award for Best Picture is one of the FAMAS Awards, awards given to people working in the motion picture industry by the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award, which are voted on by Palanca Award-winning writers and movie columnists, writers and people in the film industry (directors, actors, producers, technicians, crew etc.). The Best Picture FAMAS has always been considered the most important and top prize, and has been awarded by Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences ever since the very first ceremony in 1953.
FAMAS Award for Best Picture | |
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Awarded for | Best Picture of the Year |
Country | Philippines |
Presented by | Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Award |
First awarded | 1953 |
Currently held by | On the Job (2014) |
The FAMAS Award winner for Best Picture is usually the most prestigious selection of the best Filipino motion picture of the year. The FAMAS Best Pictures are held in high regard as the FAMAS is the equivalent of the Academy Awards in the Philippines.
Winners and nominees
In the lists below, the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.
1950s
Year | Film | Production company(ies) | Producer (s) |
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1953 (1st) | |||
Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo | Premiere Productions, Inc. | Manuel Vistan Jr. | |
Bagong Umaga | Premiere Productions, Inc. | Gerardo de Leon | |
Basahang Ginto | Sampaguita Pictures | ||
Korea | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Huk Sa Bagong Pamumuhay | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Salabusab | Premiere Productions, Inc. |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Higit sa Lahat | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
Dakilang Hudas | People's Pictures | |
Paltik | People's Pictures | |
Rosanna | Sampaguita Pictures | |
Sonny Boy | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Luksang Tagumpay | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
Ang Buhay at Pag-Ibig ni Dr. Jose Rizal | Bagumbayan Productions, Balatbat Productions | |
Desperado | People's Pictures, Premiere Productions | |
Hokus Pokus | Premiere Productions | |
Kumander 13 | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Kalibre .45 | Premiere Productions | |
Kamay ni Cain | People's Pictures | |
Krisalis | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
Sino ang Maysala? | Vera-Perez Productions | Jose O. Vera |
Veronica | Sampaguita Pictures | Jose O. Vera |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Hanggang sa Dulo ng Daigdig | Pacific Movie Productions | |
Alaalang Banal | Vera-Perez Productions | Jose O. Vera |
Anak ng Lasengga | People's Pictures | |
Bobby | Sampaguita Pictures | Jose O. Vera |
Condenado | Sampaguita Pictures | Jose O. Vera |
Laban sa Lahat | Premiere Productions | |
Singing Idol | People's Pictures | |
Talipandas | Sampaguita Pictures | Jose O. Vera |
Verganza | LVN Pictures | Narcisa de Leon |
Water Lily | Premiere Productions | Cirio H. Santiago |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Biyaya Ng Lupa | LVN Pictures | |
Cry Freedom | Banaue Pictures | |
Kamandag | Sampaguita Pictures | |
Kilabot sa Makiling | Sampaguita Pictures | |
Ang Maton | Premiere Productions |
1960s
- 1960 (9th) Huwag Mo Akong Limutin – Premiere Productions
- Gumuhong Bantayog – Sampaguita Pictures
- Kadenang Putik – People's Pictures
- Kung Ako'y Mahal Mo – LVN Pictures
- Krus na Daan – Master Productions
- 1961 (10th) Noli Me Tangere – Arriva Pictures
- Alaala Kita – People's Pictures
- Mga Yapak na Walang Bakas – Premiere Productions
- The Moises Padilla Story – MML Productions
- Nag-uumpugang Bato – Larry Santiago Productions
- 1962 (11th) El Filibusterismo – Arriva Pictures and Bayanihan Pictures
- Ako Ang Katarungan – Lea Productions
- Albano Brothers – FPJ Productions
- Kapag Buhay ang Inutang – People's Pictures
- Ligaw na Daigdig – Tamaraw Productions
- Madugong Paghihiganti – MML Productions
- Markang Rehas – Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Pictures
- Oy, Akin 'ata Yan – Dalisay Pictures
- Pitong Makasalanan – Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Pictures
- Walang Panginoon – Jazmin Pictures
- 1963 (12th) Sigaw ng Digmaan – FPJ Productions
- Angustia – Panlilio Films
- Dapithapon – Bernard Bonnin Films
- Ito ang Maynila – FPJ Productions
- The Lacson Story – Lacson Films
- Naku, Yabang – Dalisay Pictures
- Sa Atin ang Daigdig – Filipinas Pictures
- Sapagkat Kami'y Tao Lamang – Hollywood Far East Productions
- Zigzag – Medallion Pictures
- 1964(13th) Geron Busabos, ang Batang Quiapo – Emar Pictures
- Kulay Dugo ang Gabi – People's Pictures
- Sa Bawat Pintig ng Puso – Larry Santiago Productions
- Salambao – Zultana Pictures
- Scout Ranger – Zultana Pictures
- 1965 (14th) Daigdig ng mga Api – Filmmaker Pictures
- Ana Roberta – Ambassador Films
- Dugo sa Pantalan – Filmmaker Pictures
- Iginuhit ng Tadhana – 777 Films
- Iginuhit sa Buhangin – Hollywood Far East Productions
- Pilipinas Kong Mahal – FPJ Productions
- Portrait of an Artist as Filipino – Diadem Pictures
- Sa Kamay ng mga Kilabot – Emar Pictures
- Sa Oras ng Kadiliman – Hollywood Far East Productions
- Sapang Palay – Emar Pictures
- 1966 (15th) Ito Ang Pilipino – Emar Pictures
- Dugo ang Kulay ng Pag-Ibig – Dramatic Films
- Ibulong Mo Sa Hangin – AM Productions
- The Passionate Strangers – Michael J. Parsons
- Sabotage – Tagalog Ilang-Ilang Productions
- 1967 (16th) Kapag Puso'y Sinugatan – Virgo Production
- Dahil sa Isang Bulaklak – Luis Nepomuceno Productions
- Ang Langit ay Para sa Lahat – Lopez Productions
- O Pagsintang Labis – Virgo Production
- Valiente Brothers – Emar Pictures
- 1968 (17th) Igorota – Luis Nepomuceno Productions
- Artista ang Aking Asawa – Lea Productions
- Barbaro Cristobal – FPJ Productions
- De Colores – Arco Iris Motion Pictures
- Kasalanan Kaya? – Virgo Production
- Oh! My Papa – Lea Productions
- Psycho Maniac – Regina Productions
- Salamisim – Lea Productions
- Siete Dolores – Virgo Production
- 1969 (18th) Pinagbuklod ng Langit – 777 Films
- Adriana – Lea Productions
- Badlis sa Kinabuhi – S-R Productions
- Ikaw – Virgo Production
- Patria Adorada – Emar Pictures
1970s
- 1970 (19th) Mga Anghel na Walang Langit – FPJ Productions
- Psycho Sex Killer – Emar Pictures
- Santiago – Lea Productions
- Tubog sa Ginto – Lea Productions
- Wanted: Perfect Mother – Lea Productions
- 1971 (20th) Lilet – Velarde and Associates
- Asedillo – FPJ Productions
- Hukom Bitay – Trans-Asia Pictures
- Lumuha Pati Mga Anghel – Lea Productions
- Nympha – Joy Productions
- Pagdating sa Dulo – Frankesa Films
- Ang Uliran (Imelda) – Premiere Productions
- 1972 (21st) Kill the Pushers – JE Productions
- Ang Alamat – FPJ Productions
- Babae, Ikaw ang Dahilan – Virgo Production
- Mahalin Mo Sana Ako – Virgo Production
- Tatay na si Erap – JE Productions
- Villa Miranda – Lea Productions
- 1973 (22nd) Nueva Vizcaya – Roda Films
- Erap is My Guy – JE Productions
- Esteban – FPJ Productions
- Lalaki, Kasalanan Mo – Virgo Production
- Ang Mahiwagang Daigdig ni Pedro Penduko – Topaz Productions
- Paruparong Itim – NV Productions
- Tanikalang Apoy – Lea Productions
- 1974 (23rd) Tinimbang Ka Ngunit Kulang – Cinemanila Corporation
- Alaala Mo, Daigdig Ko – Virgo Production
- Batingaw – Virgo Production
- Isang Gabi, Tatlong Babae – Juan de la Cruz Production
- Kapitan Eddie Set – Imus Productions
- Manila Connection – JE Productions
- Pacific Connection – Luis Nepomuceno Productions
- Patayin Mo sa Sindak si Barbara – Rosas Productions
- Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa – Gemini Films International
- 1975 (24th) Maynila sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag – Cinemanila Corporation
- Banaue – NV Productions
- Hatulan Kung Kasalanan
- Lumapit, Lumayo Ang Umaga – Lea Productions
- Saan Ka Pupunta, Ms. Lutgarda Nicolas? – Silver Films
- 1976 (25th) Minsa'y Isnag Gamugamo – Premiere Productions
- Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon – Hemisphere Pictures
- Insiang – Cine Manila Corporation
- Itim – Cinema Artists
- Tatlong Taong Walang Diyos – NV Productions
- 1977 (26th) Bakya Mo Neneng – JE Productions
- Maligno – Rosas Productions
- 1978 (27th) Pagputi ng Uwak, Pag-Itim ng Tagak – V.S. Films
- Atsay – Ian Films
- Gumising Ka, Maruja – FPJ Productions
- Isang Gabi sa Iyo...Isang Gabi sa Akin – AA Productions
- Rubia Servios – Sampaguita Pictures
- 1979 (28th) Jaguar – Golden City Production and Bancom Audiovision
- Durugin si Totoy Bato – FPJ Productions
- Huwag, Bayaw – Seven Wonders Productions
- Ina Ka ng Anak Mo – Premiere Productions
- Ang Lihim ng Guadalupe – FPJ Productions
1980s
- 1980 (29th) Aguila – Bancom Audiovision
- Brutal – Bancom Audiovision
- Kakabakaba Ka Ba? – LVN Pictures
- Langis at Tubig – Sining Silangan Productions
- Pag-Ibig na Walang Dangal – Bancom Audiovision
- Taga sa Panahon – Premiere Productions
- 1981 (30th) Kumander Alibasbas – JE Productions
- Bakit Bughaw ang Langit? – Four Seasons Films International
- Pakawalan Mo Ako – MVP Pictures
- Salome – Bancom Audiovision
- 1982 (31st) Cain at Abel – Cine Suerte, Inc.
- Gaano Kadalas ang Minsan – Viva Films
- Himala – Experimental Cinema of the Philippines
- Ang Panday: Ikatlong Yugto – FPJ Productions
- Sinasamba Kita – Viva Films
- 1983 (32nd) Karnal – Cine Suerte, Inc.
- 1984 (33rd) Ang Padrino – FPJ Productions
- 1985 (34th) Paradise Inn – Amazalde Films
- 1986 (35th) Gabi Na Kumander – Viva Films
- 1987 (36th) Saan Nagtatago ang Pag-Ibig – Viva Films
- 1988 (37th) Ibulong Mo Sa Diyos – Regal Films
- 1989 (38th) Bilangin ang Bituin sa Langit – Regal Films
1990s
- 1990(39th) Andrea, Paano Ba ang Maging Isang Ina? – MRN Films
- 1991 (40th) Ang Totoong Buhay ni Pacita M. – MRN Films
- 1992 (41st) Ikaw Pa Lang ang Minahal – Reyna Films
- 1993 (42nd) Masahol Pa Sa Hayop – Four N Films
- 1994 (43rd) Lipa Massacre – Golden Lion Films and Viva Films
- 1995 (44th) Inagaw Mo Ang Lahat Sa Akin – Reyna Films
- 1996 (45th) Mumbaki – Neo Films
- 1997 (46th) Rizal sa Dapitan – Movieprize Films
- 1998 (47th) Jose Rizal – GMA Films
- 1999 (48th) Muro-Ami – GMA Films
2000s
- 2000 (49th) Tanging Yaman – Star Cinema
- 2001 (50th) Bagong Buwan – Star Cinema
- 2002 (51st) Mga Munting Tinig – CAP Philippines and Teamwork Productions
- 2003 (52nd) Magnifico – Violett Films
- 2004 (53rd) Naglalayag – Angora Films
- 2005 (54th) Nasaan Ka Man – Star Cinema
- (55th – Maria Clara Awards) Blue Moon – Regal Films
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo | Star Cinema | Malou Santos, Charo Santos-Concio |
Inang Yaya | Unitel Pictures | Maricel Soriano, Wyngard Tracy |
Summer Heat | Centerstage Productions, G-Entertainment | Arlene L. Sy |
Kubrador | MLR Films Inc. | Joji Alonso |
Umaaraw, Umuulan | Heaven's Best Productions | Harlene Bautista, Hero Bautista |
- 2007 (56th) Katas ng Saudi – Maverick Films
- 2008 (57th) Baler – Bida Productions
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Dukot | ATD Entertainment | |
Mano Po 6: A Mother's Love | Regal Films | Roselle Monteverde-Teo |
Sagrada Familia | Legalas Entertainment Productions | Dennis Evangelista |
.I Love You, Goodbye | Star Cinema | Malou Santos |
In My Life | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
You Changed My Life | Star Cinema, Viva Films | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Vic del Rosario |
Ang Panday | GMA Films, Imus Productions | Annette Gozon-Abrogar, Jose Mari Abacan, Marlon Bautista |
2010s
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Ang Tanging Ina Mo (Last na 'To!) | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
Sa'yo Lamang | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
Dalaw | Star Cinema, Cinemedia, MJM Productions | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Kris Aquino |
Rosario | Cinemabuhay International, Studio 5 | Albert Martinez, Ernesto 'Bong' Sta. Maria Jr. |
Miss You like Crazy | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
Sigwa | Beginnings at Twenty Plus, Cinemalaya Foundation, Star Express, Sine Totoo | Pelita Peralta-Uy, Stanley T. Uy |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story | Viva Films, Scenema Concept International, CMB | Leonard Villalon |
A Mother's Story | The Filipino Channel | Olivia de Jesus, John D. Lazatin, Kerwin Du |
Ang Panday 2 | GMA Films, Imus Productions | Marlon Bautista, Annette Gozon-Abrogar |
In the Name of Love | Star Cinema | Marizel Samson-Martinez |
The Road | GMA Films | Annette Gozon-Abrogar |
Segunda Mano | Star Cinema, Agosto Dos Pictures, MJM Productions | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos, Dingdong Dantes, Kris Aquino, Edward Mangahas |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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El Presidente | Viva Films, Scenema Concept International, CMB | Scenema Concept International |
A Secret Affair | Viva Films | Vic Del Rosario, Vicente Del Rosario III, Veronique Del Rosario-Corpus, June T. Rufino |
One More Try | Star Cinema | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
Migrante | XITI Productions | XITI Productions |
The Mistress | Star Cinema | Elma Medua, Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Barcelona: A Love Untold | Star Cinema | Marizel Samson Martinez |
Everything About Her | Star Cinema | |
Kusina | Cinemalaya Foundation Cinematografica Films |
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The Unmarried Wife | Star Cinema | |
Ringgo: The Dog Shooter | ||
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Balangiga: Howling Wilderness | QCinema | Achinette Villamor |
Ang Larawan | Culturtain Musicat Productions | Celeste Legaspi, Girlie Rodis |
Birdshot | PelikulaRED | Pamela L. Reyes |
Love You to the Stars and Back | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. | Charo Santos-Concio, Malou Santos |
Nervous Translation | Los Otros Films, Creative Programs | John Torres, Ronald Arguelles |
Paki | Cinema One Originals | |
Respeto | Cinemalaya Foundation | Monster Jimenez |
The Chanters | QCinema | |
Tu Pug Imatuy (The Right To Kill) | Solar Entertainment | Brillante Mendoza |
Yield | ||
Film | Production company(ies) | Producer(s) |
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Gusto Kita With All My Hypothalamus | The IdeaFirst Company | |
Ang Dalawang Mrs. Reyes | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. | Charo Santos-Concio |
Ang Panahon Ng Halimaw | Epic Media | |
A Short History Of A Few Bad Things | Cinema One Originals, Deligero & Co. | |
Dog Days | QCinema | |
Goyo: Ang Batang Heneral | Artikulo Uno Productions, TBA Studios | Joe Alandy, Daphne O. Chiu |
Kung Paano Siya Nawala | Arkeo Films, Buchi Boy Films, TBA Studios, Tuko Films Productions | Joe Alandy |
Never Not Love You | Viva Films | Vincent del Rosario III, Veronique del Rosario-Corpus, Antoinette Jadaone, Dan Villegas |
Fisting: Never Tear Us Apart | ABS-CBN Film Productions, Inc. | Giancarlo Abrahan |
Oda Sa Wala | Black Sheep Film Productions, Epic Media | Bianca Balbuena, Iana Bernardez, Kriz G. Gazmen |