Universal Film Festival

The mission of the Universal Film Festival is to create and provide a credible and accessible venue for aspiring and talented filmmakers. The Universal Film Festival offers a medium in which Independent Filmmakers may showcase their works nationally and internationally.

Awards & Prizes

Categories

Best Film

Best Director

Best Producer

Best Actor

Best Actress

Best Cinematography

Audience Favorite

Grand Prize to Winner of all categories

* conditions may apply

Rules & Terms

General Rules

1.Acceptance of your film does not guarantee airline or hotel accommodations.

2.All films are subject to reviews.

3.AVI blue ray format/ and or HD Video,such as Vimeo is required for submission of all films.

4.The number of screenings, days and venues is at the sole discretion of the Universal Film Festival.

5.Film submissions registration instructions can be found at: http://www.universalfilmfestival.com/submit.php

6.Every film submission requires digital screener on FilmFreeway or two (2) DVDs to be mailed to Universal Film Festival, 1626 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108 immediately upon completing the online registration. Tracking number, film title, running time, and all necessary contact information must be included with your DVDs when they are mailed.

7.DVDs shall remain the property of the Universal Film Festival and will not be returned.

8.It is recommended, but not required, that a 40 - 60 second preview link of your film be submitted upon registration to maximize the advertisement of your film if selected to air during the festival.

9.Films are allowed to have screened prior to submission to the Universal Film Festival, but must not be under current distribution.

10.Films cannot have been released prior to submission to the Universal Film Festival and/or been broadcast on televisi