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Universe Multicultural Film Festival (22)

Deadlines

15 Jul 2024
Call for entries

30 Sep 2023
Early deadline

10 Jan 2024
Standard deadline

10 Feb 2024
Late deadline

20 May 2025
Extended deadline

1
mth

22 Aug 2025
Notification date

20 Jun 2025
22 Jun 2025

Address

P.O.Box 4781, 90274, Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA, United States

Festival description

Short film festival >1' 44'<

Feature film festival >45' 120'<

Script / Pitch projects

Festival requirements

Film festival

Fiction

Documentary

Animation

Fantastic

Terror

Experimental

Music Video

Other

Any Genre

Any Theme

Has submission fees

International Festival

Physical Location

September 2022

Production countries: Any

Shooting countries: Any

Director nationalities: Any

Debut Films

School projects

Short Films >1' 44'<

Feature Films >45' 120'<

Any language

Subtitles
English

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Festival description (Edition: 22)

Festival start: 20 June 2025 Festival end: 22 June 2025

The Universe Multicultural Film Festival seeks to bring to the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from the world; Committed to enlightening the public with a unique international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities. The Festival focuses on showcasing diverse cultural and heritages films, supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works of both emerging and seasoned filmmakers and proudly embraces the passion, independent spirit and vision of these talented artists. With the integration of the local community and educational institutions into all aspects of the Festival, the Festival stimulates an interest in the study and appreciation of film and encourages people of all ages and background to participate and share the harmony universe.

Prizes and qualifications

Grand Jury Prize - Best Feature
Grand Jury Prize - Best Short
Best Achievement in Directing
Best Screenplay
Best Actor in A Leading Role
Best Actress in A Leading Role
Rising Star Award
Culture Heritage Film Award
Best Cinematography
Best Animated Film
Best Documentary - Feature
Best Documentary - Short
Best Comedy - Feature
Best Comedy - Short
Best Musical Film
Best Music Video
Best TV
Best Children's Film
Screenplay Competition
- Screenplay Award
Make A Difference Award
Best Original Film Song

Rules

FILM ENTRY GUIDELINES

1. Competition is open to films that abide by the Universe Multicultural Film Festival (UMFF) Vision Statement:

2. All film entries must be in English, or dubbed or subtitled in English.

3. All film entries must have been completed after September 2022 to be eligible for the 2025 competition. Other films may be screened "for presentation only."

Student Films are produced by students who have attended an accredited or Certified professional film school at a collegiate, university or certificate presenting institution or school.

4. The producers of all Finally Selections screened by UMFF may use the opportunity for marketing their films to domestic and international distributors.

Promotional guidelines are available from UMFF. After every screening, the producers/cast members are invited to a Q& A session with the attending audience.

5. Submission package: All film entries must include 3 screening DVD's (NTSC only), the entry fee, and a CD with the following items: (1) completed entry form, (2) up to a 50 word synopsis, (3) proof of ownership (WGA or copyright), (4) Director's resume, and (5) resumes of principals. The Press Kit (including production stills and poster) is for UMFF display during the festival. It will be requested upon "Final l Selection" notification to the film's producer. Incomplete forms may cause delays.

6. Submission material will not be returned.

7. All 2025 film & screenplay entrants grant the UMFF , the right to copy part of their production/project for judging, exhibition, broadcast, website, for UMFF promotional purposes.

8. No film may be withdrawn from competition after May 18, 2025. All entry fees are non-refundable.

9. UMFFF reserves the right to adjust the film schedule. Dates and times of film screenings at the venues are made at the sole discretion of the UMFF. All seats are general admission and show times may change without notice. UMFF shall be held harmless for any delays due to equipment failure or shipping delays and/or if the condition of the DVDs/disks/prints delivered prevents the screening.

10. The UMFF 2024 Final Selections producer(s) will be notified by email , and will be listed on the UMFF website by May 21, 2025 or soon after.

11. Each film entry will be screened by the pre-screening committee and rated. Final jury decisions will be determined by a jury of industry professionals. All decisions are final.

SHIPMENT OF Submission Package
The package to be projected at the UMFF shall be mailed or delivered to the UMFF, P.O.Box 4781;Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274 and shall be postmarked no later than May 25, 2025.

Each person entering a film is responsible for the insurance and shipment to the UMFF

IMPORT FILM DECLARATIONS

All foreign DVD entries are to be marked "Free entry claimed under #724.12 (960.60) U.S. Tariff Act, to be returned after the UMFF is completed. No commercial value."

UMFF Short Films

Short Films 45'< (2022+)

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 30 Sep 23

Standard 70$ 64.4$ 46.9$ 10 Jan 24

Late 90$ 82.8$ 60.3$ 10 Feb 24

Extended 100$ 92$ 67$ 20 May 25

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20 May 25

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Films shorter than 45 min.

UMFF Feature Films

Short and Feature Films >45' 120'< (2022+)

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 70$ 64.4$ 46.9$ 30 Sep 23

Standard 90$ 82.8$ 60.3$ 10 Jan 24

Late 110$ 101.2$ 73.7$ 10 Feb 24

Extended 120$ 110.4$ 80.4$ 20 May 25

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20 May 25

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films from 45-120 min

Music Video

Short Films 20'< (2022+)

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 20$ 18.4$ 13.4$ 30 Sep 23

Standard 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 10 Jan 24

Late 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 10 Feb 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 20 May 25

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less than 20 min.

Youth-made Films

Short Films (2022+)

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 20$ 18.4$ 13.4$ 30 Sep 23

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 10 Jan 24

Late 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 10 Feb 24

Extended 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 20 May 25

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film make by age 18 and yonger

UMFF Short Screenplay

Script / Pitch >1p 45p<

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 30$ 27.6$ 20.1$ 30 Sep 23

Standard 40$ 36.8$ 26.8$ 10 Jan 24

Late 60$ 55.2$ 40.2$ 10 Feb 24

Extended 70$ 64.4$ 46.9$ 20 May 25

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20 May 25

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screenplay less than 45 page

UMFF Feature Screenplay

Script / Pitch >45p 120p<

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 65$ 59.8$ 43.55$ 30 Sep 23

Standard 65$ 59.8$ 43.55$ 10 Jan 24

Late 75$ 69$ 50.25$ 10 Feb 24

Extended 95$ 87.4$ 63.65$ 20 May 25

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20 May 25

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screenplay from 45-120 page

TV Episode

Short Films 45'< (2022+)

Fee

-8%

PRO 33%

Early 50$ 46$ 33.5$ 30 Sep 23

Standard 70$ 64.4$ 46.9$ 10 Jan 24

Late 90$ 82.8$ 60.3$ 10 Feb 24

Extended 100$ 92$ 67$ 20 May 25

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Submissions deadline
20 May 25

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TV Episode less than 45 min.

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