The Design of the Crisostomo Ibarra Awards, the Award Trophy

The Crisostomo Ibarra Awards were designed to embody the transformative heroism and enduring ideals of the iconic character from José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere.

Reflecting the mission of the Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival, the name, identity, and trophy symbolize the journey of Crisostomo Ibarra as he transforms from an educated, idealistic ilustrado to the passionate, revolutionary Simon. This transformation highlights the attributes of the Filipino hero: a deep passion for education, unwavering love of country, and commitment to nationalism. The awards honor filmmakers who, like Ibarra, challenge the status quo and inspire change through their art.

The multi-awarded creative duo, Joel and Olivia Enriquez, of Luna Design International, undertook the Naming and Branding Identity Design System for the Ibarra Awards and the Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival. Their work reflects a deep commitment to promoting Filipino culture and heritage, using design as a powerful tool to elevate and amplify the Filipino identity and voice on the global stage.

The coveted Crisostomo Ibarra Award trophy

AWARDS & PRIZES:

a. The festival jury will determine award categories and winners.

b. Winners of the Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival will receive the "Crisostomo Ibarra Awards" trophy, recognition certificates, and gifts from sponsors for the following categories:

• Best Screenwriting

• Best Cinematography

• Best Editing

• Best Musical Score

• Best Director

• Best Female Performer

• Best Male Performer

• Best Short Film

• Audience Choice Award. This award is determined by audience voting.

c. Winners will be announced and awarded during the festival's Awards Night.

FIL-AM SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION & OUTREACH SERVICES, INC.:
a. A portion of the proceeds from the festival will be dedicated to supporting the Fil-Am Scholarship Foundation and Outreach Services programs.

b. The festival organizers will coordinate with the beneficiaries to ensure the proper allocation and utilization of the funds.

FESTIVAL PROMOTION:

a. The festival reserves the right to use film stills, promotional materials, and excerpts from submitted films for promotional purposes.

b. Filmmakers may be requested to provide additional promotional materials, including posters and trailers, for the festival's marketing efforts.

FILMMAKERS ATTENDANCE:
a. Filmmakers with selected films are encouraged to attend the festival.

b. The festival may offer a limited number of tickets to the filmmakers for the Awards Night at no cost to them.

MISCELLANEOUS:

a. The festival organizers reserve the right to make changes to the rules and terms if necessary.

b. By submitting a film to the festival, filmmakers agree to abide by the rules and terms outlined herein.

c. A nudity scene should have a clear artistic or narrative purpose that contributes to the overall story or theme of the film. The use of nudity should not be gratuitous or exploitative. Actors involved in nudity scenes must be of legal age (18 years or older) as per the applicable jurisdiction. Proper documentation and verification of age may be required.

We kindly request all participants to carefully read and understand the rules and terms before submitting their films to the Las Vegas Filipino Short Film Festival. For any inquiries or clarifications, please contact the festival organizers at info@lvshortfilm.org.

AFTER INANG

When Inang passes away right before Christmas, her youngest daughter Maria, who's hostedfamily holidays year after year has decided her hosting days are over now that her mother is no longer present to help her. Maria's headstrong child, Jess, believes they can step in to keep the family together like their grandmother had done all her life. Can the family still be held together after Inang has died?