SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN for the 29th UNAFF, which will run from October 15-25, 2026 in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, San Francisco and Stanford University.

In its enduring advocacy for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights UNAFF celebrates the power of international documentary films dealing with the environment, refugees, famine, homelessness, racism, disease control, women's issues, children, universal education, war and peace and other topics mentioned in the UDHR.

This year’s theme, PASSION FOR CHANGE, continues our devotion to human rights with an emphasis on the energy, foresight and courage required to respond wisely to the increasing pace and challenges of our times.

SUBMISSION PROCESS:

via FilmFreeway https://filmfreeway.com/UNAFF
or
 Email us a downloadable link directly to linksubmit2026@unaff.org, or send in your disc/flash drive to our mailing address below. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM, which must be filled out, signed and sent with all direct submissions, either printed and included in your package, or as an attachment with your downloadable link. 

ENTRY FEES:

• $35 for films up to 30 minutes (late deadline $45)
• $45 for films longer than 30 minutes (late deadline $55)

Please send check or money order payable to UNAFF, or via PayPal 
(please use info@unaff.org and quote the title of the film) 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

• Early Deadline – May 6, 2026 
• Regular Deadline – May 16, 2026* 
• Late deadline – May 26, 2026*

(*Postmarked)