nukhu (noo-koo) is an entertainment community curated by its creators.
nukhu movies or nuvees are films selected by the nukhu committee.
nuvees are categorized by genre, making it easier to find your favorites.
nukhufest is a film festival where the Best Nuvee winner is selected by nukhu members.
To become a member, visit nukhu.com.
To participate as a partner, submit to nukhufest.
Submissions that are "Selected" on FilmFreeway are eligible to participate and MUST upload their film to nukhu.com to compete in nukhufest 2024. "Selected" submissions will be given instructions about how to become an official selection.
Deadlines:
• Semi-Finalists are curated by the nukhu committee until August 31st.
• The Top 10 Finalists are curated by voting members until September 7th.
• The Top Voted Finalist at 9 PM ET on September 21st becomes the 2024 Best Nuvee Winner!
Film Eligibility:
• Only films completed during or after 2022 and uploaded by August 31st will be eligible for nukhufest 2024. Any prior screenings will not prevent eligibility, although films that have not premiered online will be given special consideration.
• Submissions may be any duration or genre. All submissions are reviewed by the nukhu committee based on their concept, aesthetic, and relatability.
All nuvees can be watched for free with advertisements or by purchasing them with nukhu points. Filmmakers set the price for their nuvee starting from $.10 or 1 nukhu point.
All nuvees earn a minimum of $.05 per member purchase, plus filmmakers are eligible for the $3,000 Development-to-Distribution Grant by being the most voted by September 21st, 2024.
All nuvee partners can watch Semi-Finalists for free. All filmmakers are invited to the closing award ceremony of nukhufest 2024 on September 21st, 2024, where the winner will be announced at 9 PM ET in New York City.
The 2024 Best Nuvee winner will receive:
a. Hand-signed nukhu ball
b. $3,000 development-to-distribution grant
The top voted "Nuvee of the week" is featured in our newsletter, "nukhu news."