Since 2002, UWPG Film Festival has showcased the work of post-secondary filmmakers from across North America. The festival provides the opportunity for emerging filmmakers to screen their work – a key component to the filmmaking process. The festival is free to submit to and attend. In 2020, the Festival opened up to International student filmmakers, and will continue to do so moving forward.
Returning in-person for the first time in two years. The 2022 UWPG Film Festival screenings will be held at the Asper Centre for Theatre and Film on the University of Winnipeg Campus. The festival will also continue to offer online screenings of all programs during the festival run so all around the world can participate and watch!
The UWPG Film Festival selections committee nominates some of the best of the best shorts for a variety of awards. Some of our long-standing awards include Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography... etc.
Our award prizes vary between cash prizes, prize packages from sponsors, award plaques etc.