UCTV STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL


MISSION STATEMENT

UConn Student Television (UCTV) is excited to announce the second year of the annual UCTV Film Festival, celebrating creativity and storytelling through film. Scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this event promises to be an engaging and dynamic showcase of emerging talents in filmmaking.

Through hosting this event, we aim to foster collaboration and celebrate the diverse talents of emerging student filmmakers. This year's festival will be held on UConn's Storrs Campus, located in the Lawrence McHugh Building, Room 101. Any undergraduate student enrolled at the University of Connecticut is encouraged and eligible to submit their films, regardless of experience.


AWARDS

Submissions will be eligible for Judges' Choice Awards in each category, Honorable Mention Awards and Audience Choice Award.

  • Judges' Choice Awards – One prize winner per category (Documentary, Narrative, Animation, Experimental).

  • Honorable Mentions – Non-monetary recognition for outstanding work, including categories such as Best Writing, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography.

  • Audience Choice Award – Selected by attendees at the event.

Winners will receive a promotion of their work, including a direct link to their film on our platforms.

RULES & TERMS

All submissions must be made by students currently enrolled at UConn (all campuses) through FilmFreeway.

*A copy of your valid UConn student ID must be uploaded under the "Files & Attachments" section when submitting your film on FilmFreeway.*

* Maximum runtime: 15 minutes for all films. *

UCTV reserves the right to disqualify or not screen any films deemed inappropriate, offensive, or in violation of UConn’s Student Code of Conduct.

Any further questions can be directed to UCTV's Chief Executive Officer, Jay Allen, at executive@uctv.uconn.edu or Chief Marketing Officer, Samantha Snevily, at marketing@uctv.uconn.edu.