2024 UFF Award Winners

Best Action: Redsin: Martyrs of Dissent, Directed by: Christopher Ortiz

Best Animation: The Defenders of Típota, Directed by: Caio Guerra

Best Cinematography: In the Stillness, Directed by: Naira Adedeji

Best Comedy: City Rush 3, Directed by: George Tounas

Best Documentary: Undervalued Women In the Workplace “She's Acting for Change", Directed by: Davon Johnson

Best Drama: Rocks, Paper, Scissors, Directed by: Gregory Nalbandian

Best Horror: City of Oz, Directed by: Sadik Ahmed

Best Sci-Fi: Witches of Everland III, Directed by: Daniel Zerbst

Best Short Film: Frelse, Directed by: Lance B. Witmer

Best Overall Film: Layover, Directed by: Atefeh Farangikia

Best Actress: Lilly Brown Griffiths - The Gift that Gives, Directed by: Joy Hopwood

Best Producer: Finding the Light, Directed by: Linzy Attenborough

Best Director: Miscellaneous, by: Jc Du Bruyn & Lungile Ndlovu

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The Universal Film Festival was established in the United States in 2007 in Kansas City, Missouri. Since then, it has developed into a hybrid International festival that features both a live and a virtual interactive festival experience. Universal Film Festival is rated as one of the top 100 film festivals globally and maintains over 350,000 followers on five social media platforms. Additionally more than 5,000 publications are distributed internationally with broadcast media, print, and subscription channels. The mission of the Universal Film Festival is to expand the audience for independent films and their creative filmmakers, enhance their visibility, and offer superior networking opportunities.

The annual event is held the fourth week of September in the historic Power and Light District downtown Kansas City at the B&B Theater at 1400 Main Street, Kansas City.

Awards & Prizes

Award in the following categories:

01 - Best Action
02 - Best Actress
03 - Best Actor
04 - Best Animation
05 - Best Cinematography
06 - Best Comedy
07 - Best Director
08 - Best Documentary
09 - Best Drama
10 - Best Film
11 - Best Horror
12 - Best Producer
13 - Best Romance
14 - Best Short Film
15 - Best Sci-Fi
16 - Best Script/Screen Writer
17 - Best Live Streaming
18 - Best Podcast
19 - Best TV Commercial
20 - Best Photography

Rules & Terms

Rules and Recommendations:

Rules:

1) Submissions in languages other than English must have English subtitles.
2) Submissions will only be accepted via FilmFreeway. The submitter must have proper rights to submit the film.
3) Production of the film must be within 5 years of the festival date. (2018 or later)
4) Exhibition format must be delivered on DCP. This MUST be by the date stipulated in the invitation. No exceptions.
5) Any promotional materials (i.e. DVD, Posters, etc.) mailed to Universal Film Festival will remain property of Universal Film Festival
6) Films are allowed to be screened prior to submission to the Universal Film Festival, but must not be under current distribution.
7) Films cannot have been released prior to submission to the Universal Film Festival and/or been broadcast on television.
8) A MAXIMUM of TWO (2) entries are allowed during the Free Entry Period.
9) If a submitter abuses the Free Entry period by submitting more than 2 films, all films by that submitter for FREE ENTRY will be denied/rejected for the season, UNLESS submitted with the normal ENTRY FEE.

Recommendations:
1) Submit trailer along with virtual Presse it via FilmFreeway upon initial submission
2) Student discount waiver offered. Student ID must be presented. (contact info@unversalfilmfestival.com for more information)
48 Reviews
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  • Stefano Del Brocco

    Siamo stati felici di partecipare a questo Festival. Speriamo di creare qualcosa di più interessante per i prossimi anni.

    October 2024
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  • Davon Johnson

    Anthony has a kind soul, I was not able to make it to this year festival. To be there for the screening of my short doc. I'm in post production now on my last film project. That I hope to finally meet Anthony and support my new film and UFF. Festival next year, the festival has really good Communication and understanding. Wishing the festival well in the future.

    October 2024
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  • Joy Hopwood

    Universal International Film Festival is great for value to enter, our film was selected and won an award which we attended to receive such a beautiful trophy. The B & B theatres was beautiful for the event. Thank u to Anthony and everyone at Universal International Film Festival

    October 2024
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  • Lance B. Witmer

    Had a wonderful time at the Universal Film Festival! The venue was wonderful, the people were very welcoming and very hospitable. I hope to come back with my next film.

    October 2024
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  • Gregory Nalbandian

    Universal Film Festival was a very classy, grand and epic film festival that was professionally run by Anthony and Ben, both making the event timeless in every regard.

    October 2024
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