This festival is for current students at The University of Central Arkansas ONLY!

MISSION & OBJECTIVE
The Mission of the UCA Film Festival is to present the Arkansas community with the best of UCA STUDENT produced work that fits within the ethos of our film program. Only films created by current UCA STUDENTS will be accepted into the UCA Film Festival.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
The UCA Film Festival is an event to bring the campus community together, as well as working filmmakers across the region. Prior to the festival there will be a networking party where students are encouraged to meet up with other filmmakers and make connections for future crew positions.

SUBMITTING
Once you've created an account you'll need to enter your film into the FilmFreeway database and upload a copy to FilmFreeway or Vimeo (with a password, please). Make sure the link to the Vimeo video and the password are both a part of your film's FilmFreeway account.

Best Narrative

Best Non-Narrative

Best Under 5

Best Director

Best Cinematography

Best Production Design

Best Sound Design

Best Original Score

Audience Award (Presented by Film Club)

This festival is for the University of Central Arkansas ONLY! Only current students may submit films that were created during the 2023/2024 school year. Films submitted in previous years cannot be resubmitted. Graduate thesis films are not eligible.

There is no fee to submit.

By submitting to the UCAFilm Festival you are acknowledging that you have the rights to any and all music, images, etc. that appear in your film.

This year the UCA Film Festival will work to be accessible. The screenings will be held in Reynolds Performance Hall, which is wheelchair accessible. Additionally we will be offering a digital viewing of the festival to people unable to attend in-person. This digital viewing experience will only be accessible during the festival. By submitting your film, you consent to allow your film to be streamed during the festival. The digital link will be disabled within 24 hours after the event. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Emily Railsback.

Students may submit multiple films. Only one film per student will be programmed.