UASE 12 is Live in Times Square on November 9 in New York City!
The Urban Action Showcase and Expo present the Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival. The UASIAFF is the only All Action Film Showcase, Film Festival, Action Script Competition, and Action Expo celebrating and honoring the Multicultural achievements in the blockbuster Action genre!

The purpose of the UASIAFF is to Recognize, Promote, Facilitate, and Encourage the participation of Actors, Filmmakers, and Content Creators in the Action Film Genre. Understanding the importance of Diversity, the UASIAFF endeavors to recognize Diversity among Content Creators by honoring excellence in various aspects of Action filmmaking, Acting, and Artistry.

We promote these Artists through various media outlets, facilitate distribution opportunities, and encourage new interest through the building of strong networking communities, panels, workshops, and key sponsorship participation.
The UASIAFF inevitably inspires interest in the art of Action Filmmaking, Acting, and Artistry through information, education, facilitation, and exposure.

The UASIAFF offers both mainstream and No Budget contests which allow all content budgets the opportunity to be celebrated and honored!

Awards & Prizes

The Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival offers Awards and Prizes including funding opportunities, Distribution with platforms such as Amazon Prime, Amazon Instant Video, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, and more!

Rules & Terms

Contest Eligibility Rules:

Content must have been directed, written, and or star persons of color (Asian, Black, Latino, Women, Others).
Filmmaker/Content Creator must be 18 years of age or older or have parental consent to enter.
Content must meet the specific contest requirements for the Contest or Category that it is submitted to.
​All content Call 4 Entry submissions must be Full HD 1920 x 1080 or Higher.
Content must be in English or have English Subtitles.
The Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Competitions are open worldwide!
The film must have been completed no earlier than January 2019.
The Blood Sweat n Bones Feature Film Contest budget must be under $10,000.00.
The Blood Sweat n Bones Short Film Contest budget must be under $2500.00.
All Late Submissions must be received by August 3rd, 2024.
All Official Selections Notification Date: August 4th, 2024.
*If Selected you must provide a link to a DCP download of your film by September 5, 2024!
If you don't have a DCP of your content there will be a $40 charge for Trailers and Shorts and a $50 charge for Feature Films payable before Sept. 5. Learn more on the Call 4 Entries Tab of our website.
Please read the full list of terms and conditions on the Call 4 Entries page of our website.

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  • Thomas Steen Sørensen

    The Team would like to say thank you very much for a fantastic festival and thank you for the great award for The Meal as the best action short film.

    It has been a great honor to be in this great festival The Urban Action Showcase International Action Film Festival

    We are so greatful to in New York and the meal were seeing at Time Square in The Cinemal Regal Times Square.

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    December 2024
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  • Dylan Hintz

    Excellent festival with a great community. Absolutely excited to show up any chance we get, and always a wonderful experience seeing our work on the big screen. They care about their awards, and provide an excellent environment to take in the celebration. Fantastic communication as well.

    December 2024
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  • Derrick Lui

    Excellent festival showcasing the best in indie action films, with star studded attendances by celebrities. Communication is great, they constantly update on festival stuff, and reply enquires promptly. Festival Director Demetrius Angelo is hands on, and emcees in person at award ceremony. Screenings, workshops and red carpet all done in same cinema location, very convenient. Thank you for awarding our film, Oversteer, Best Action Comedy!

    November 2024
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  • Robert Parham

    An absolutely fantastic festival! This was undoubtedly the best UAS ever! Hats off to all of the staff, the theater and everyone involved in putting this outstanding festival together!

    November 2024
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  • Nathan Geering

    Such an incredible festival with a great vibe and networking opportunities. The awards are top quality too. Definitely the best festival I have ever been to.

    November 2024
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