VIOLET EARNS 2 NOMINATIONS AT THE FAMAS SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2026

Ni Oggie Medina

The short film VIOLET, an official grantee of International Children’s Peace Prize 2026 Project Theme Fund, has received nominations in two categories at the FAMAS Short Film Festival 2026.

Elia Ilano is nominated as Best Child Performer. It is a testament to the dedication and commitment she has brought to her role.

Aside from Elia Ilano, VIOLET cast includes Ataska, Kian Co, Randy T. Dela Cruz, Malou Naredo Canzana and Jj Cillo. The editor and director of photography is Nelson Villamayor.
This short film is written and directed by 28th Gawad Pasado Best New Filmmaker Awardee, Paulo Xavier Ilano.

It is produced by the international non-profit organizations Wereldwijd voor Kinderen, State of Youth (Manila), and KidsRights Foundation which is an accredited NGO with the United Nations under UN Economic and Social Council.

VIOLET is also nominated as Best Advocacy Film.