1978 FAMAS Awards

The 27th Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences Awards Night was held on May 20, 1978, at The Philippine International Convention Center (Plenary Hall). This is for the Outstanding Achievements of the different films for the year 1977.

Bakya Mo Neneng of J.E. Productions won the most award with 6 wins including FAMAS Award for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Sound and Best Musical Score but its lead stars, Nora Aunor and Joseph Estrada failed to win an acting Awards. On the other hand, Dolphy won his first his FAMAS Best Actor award for the film Omeng Santanasia and Susan Roces as best actress for her film Maligno.

Major awards
Winners are listed first and highlighted with boldface.

Special Awardee

 * Lifetime Achievement Award
 * Gerardo de Leon


 * Loyalty Award
 * Tino Lapuz


 * Special Sound Effects
 * Jun Martinez


 * Best Still Photography
 * Charles Peralta


 * Best Performance in a Standard Role (neither leading or supporting)
 * Boyet Orca


 * Hall of Fame Awardee: ~ Premiere Productions, Inc. - Producer
 * 1976 - Minsa'y Isang Gamu-gamo
 * 1960 - Huwag Mo Akong Limutin
 * 1957 - Kalibre .45
 * 1954 - Salabusab
 * 1952 - Ang Sawa sa Lumang Simboryo