The 6th annual UPTILT Film Fest (Formerly Cinema Sisters International Film Festival) is coming May 20-22, 2022!
We believe women have incredible stories to tell!
We showcase the works of female filmmakers all over the world in an effort to encourage and support our female filmmakers.
We encourage filmmakers who identify as a woman and gender-fluid/non-binary folks who identify with womanhood to submit their films!

We accept narratives, docs, experimental, animation, any genre – we want to see it all! Join us as we celebrate the power of female filmmakers!! This three-day, laid-back festival is all about films made by women (including persons identifying as women).

Films must be complete, no longer than thirty-nine minutes, and must be directed and/or written by women.

Proceeds from our event go to grants for local filmmakers or filmmakers shooting their films in North Carolina.

Awards & Prizes

CASH Prizes will be awarded for:
Best Narrative
Best Documentary
Best Animated, Dance, Musical
Best Experimental
Best Horror, Sci-Fi, Suspense
Best Comedy
BEST OF THE FEST

Rules & Terms

Guidelines for submission:

-Films must be completed (no works in progress).
-Must be under 39 minutes
-Must be directed or written by a woman. or gender-fluid/non-binary person who identifies with womanhood
-Films and videos of any genre: narrative, documentary, animation, experimental...
-Films must be submitted via an online submission method.
- Films must have been completed in the current or previous year (2020/2021)
20 Reviews
Overall Rating
Quality
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Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Alyce Vest

    What a great festival!! Tricia, Kimberly, Francine, Alex and everyone at Cinema Sisters was so friendly and accommodating. You can tell they truly care about filmmakers and the film community here in Wilmington. Thank you so much for selecting my film Two Different Kinds of Love to be a part of this festival!

    June 2021
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    Response from festival:

    We loved your film Alyce and are so thrilled that you joined us for the festival. We cant' wait to see your next project!

  • Azalia Muchransyah

    I am so happy that my film was selected for the festival's 2021 edition. I love the lineups and the communication with the organizer. I really wish I can attend the festival in person in the future.

    June 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you, Azalia! We hope you will submit for the 2022 festival and attend in person next year!

  • Stephanie Cullen

    All across the board amazing. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left, we were treated like family. This was my second time attending CSIFF and I hope to return again because that's how awesome this festival truly is.

    June 2021
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    Response from festival:

    We were thrilled that you DROVE all the way from Boise! It was so great to meet the team and to screen Annuler on the big screen! Hope to see you again in March!

  • Kersti Bryan

    I was able to attend this festival in person and the team at Cinema Sisters International FF put together such an incredible run of films from all over the world. Gracious and clear communication. Offered opportunities for filmmakers to connect. It's a small but mighty festival –– I think it is worthy of the visit for female filmmakers.

    June 2021
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Kersti! We loved screening "Egg Party" and meeting you! We hope you come back again!

  • Anya Bay

    We had such a wonderful time screening our film at Cinema Sisters! It was very well organized, and a wonderful crowd attended. Thank you for celebrating women in such a positive way!!

    June 2021
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    Response from festival:

    It was so terrific having you and Olia here at the festival to screen "I Am Normal." We cant' wait to see what's next for you both! Thank you for making the trip to Wilmington!