We are very proud to announce that “IUS of Time”, directed by Roberto F. Canuto and Xu Xiaoxi, has been awarded the Best Cinematography Award at the 4º Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival (SVQFF), held in San Jose, California. The short film was also a finalist for Best Film and Best Drama, adding to its growing list of international recognitions.
We would like to congratulate the entire filmmaking team and, in particular, the cinematography department, as this award recognizes the film’s visual work and highlights the strength of its aesthetic vision within an international festival dedicated to contemporary queer cinema and independent storytelling.
The Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival, directed by Robby Kendall, has established itself in recent editions as a key meeting point for filmmakers, audiences, and community, championing works that combine artistic risk, emotional depth, and diverse perspectives.
The Cinematography Team of IUS of Time: A Collective Vision
The Best Cinematography Award recognizes the collective work of a team that has translated the emotional and temporal dimensions of the story into images. Led by Fran Córdoba as Director of Photography, and supported by a camera and lighting team working in close dialogue with analog photography and a carefully crafted color grade that defines the film’s final look:
- Director of Photography: Fran Córdoba
- Camera Operators: Fran Córdoba, Carlos Bermúdez (Bonju) and Xu Xiaoxi
- Gaffer: Pelayo Álvarez
- 1st Assistant Camera: Carlos Bermúdez (Bonju)
- 2nd Assistant Camera: Laura Menéndez
- Gaffer Assistant / Electrician: Tomás Mugueta
- Analog Photography: Elmer Guevara
- Color Grading: Lara Vilanova (CSI)
A team that combines technical precision and artistic sensitivity, shaping a visual language in which the rural landscape, natural and artificial light, and restrained gestures constantly dialogue with memory and the passage of time. Congratulations to everyone.
IUS of Time and Its International Festival Journey
With this new recognition, “IUS of Time” it has now surpassed 50 selections at international film festivals, consolidating a trajectory that combines global visibility with critical recognition. Among the awards received to date are:
- Director’s Choice Award – 45th Thomas Edison Film Festival (USA)
- Audience Award – Asturias Section – 24th Avilés Acción Film Festival (Spain)
- 3rd Audience Award – 24th Beijing Queer Film Festival / Love Queer Cinema Week (China)
- Honourable Mention from the Technical Jury – Goitacá International Film Festival (Brazil)
- Best Cinematography Award – 3rd Rural and Mountain Film Festival of Cervera de Pisuerga (Spain)
These honors are now joined by the Best Cinematography Award, along with nominations for Best Film and Best Drama at the Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival, further strengthening the short film’s international trajectory.
A Journey That Continues in 2026
Directed by Roberto F. Canuto & Xu Xiaoxi, “IUS of Time” it continues its festival journey throughout 2026, expanding its dialogue with new audiences and further consolidating its place within contemporary queer cinema and international independent film.
We will continue to share updates on upcoming selections, awards, and screenings.
To learn more about the short film, its full synopsis, and its festival and awards journey, you can visit the film page for “IUS of Time” on our website.
Official Trailer of IUS of Time
