Ufa Youth Short Film Festival is an international film forum included by the Russian Ministry of Culture into the register of official international film festivals. In the light of COVID-19 pandemic, the festival management made a decision to hold the Festival online.
The Festival program includes competitive screening of short films created by young people aged 14-25, as well as film production masterclasses, meetings with filmmakers and public talks. The festival aims to develop creative abilities in the field of cinema, as well as to encourage young people to lead an active creative life, develop skills and gain experience in film production.
Winners of the competitive program are awarded with valuable prizes and certificates. Laureates are awarded souvenirs and certificates of participation.
Nominations:
Best short film
Best directing
Best male actor (up to 17 years old)
Best male actor (more than 18 years old)
Best female actor (up to 17 years old)
Best female actor (more than 18 years old)
Best script
Best cinematography
Best editing
Best film score
Best sound
Best documentary
Best animation
Best music video
Best Russian film
Competition of 18-25 years old directors:
Best film: 50 000 rubles
2nd place: 30 000 rubles,
3d place: 20 000 rubles.
Competition of 14-17 years old directors:
Best film: 30 000 rubles
2nd place: 20 000 rubles,
3d place: 10 000 rubles.
