Since 1991, UConn Student Television (UCTV) has been the official student-run television station for the University of Connecticut Storrs campus. UCTV provides hands-on learning opportunities for students interested in content production and broadcasting, preparing them for careers in the media industry.

The UCTV Film Festival 2025 is a celebration of student creativity, highlighting the incredible storytelling and filmmaking talent within the UConn community. This year’s festival will take place on Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Lawrence McHugh Building Room 101 on UConn’s Storrs Campus.

Following the screenings, there will be a Meet & Greet Mixer with food from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the UConn Student Union, providing an opportunity for filmmakers, judges, and attendees to network and discuss their work.

The festival is open exclusively to UConn students. Selected filmmakers will be notified via email by April 5, 2025.

For full submission guidelines, award details, and event information, please refer to the Awards/Prizes and Rules/Terms sections.

Event Parking:
North Garage – 2152 Hillside Rd, Storrs, CT 06269
South Garage – 2366 Jim Calhoun Way, Storrs, CT 06269

For any questions, please contact:
📧 Jay Allen (CEO, UCTV) – executive@uctv.uconn.edu
📧 Samantha Snevily (Chief Marketing Officer, UCTV) – marketing@uctv.uconn.edu

Awards & Prizes

Submissions will be eligible for Judges' Choice Awards in each category and Honorable Mention Awards.

Judges' Choice Awards – One prize winner per category (Documentary, Narrative, Animation, Experimental).
Honorable Mentions – Non-monetary recognition for outstanding work, including categories such as Best Writing, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography.
Audience Choice Award – Selected by attendees at the event.

Winners will receive a promotion of their work, including a direct link to their film on our platforms.

Eligibility & Submission Requirements:
The festival is exclusively for UConn students across all campuses.
A copy of your valid UConn student ID must be uploaded under the "Files & Attachments" section when submitting your film on FilmFreeway.

Rules & Terms

*IMPORTANT:*

All submissions must be made by students currently enrolled at UConn.

*Student verification will be required at check-in, and a copy of your UConn student ID must be uploaded at the time of submission on FilmFreeway.*

*Maximum runtime: 15 minutes for all films.*

UCTV reserves the right to disqualify or not screen any films deemed inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of UConn’s Student Code of Conduct.