UCLAxFilmFest

At a Glance: Submission Requirements & Guidelines

• You must have taken at least one (1) class with UCLA Extension Entertainment Studies or Screenwriting within the last five (5) years
• Your film must be 15 minutes or less (including credits)
• You must be the writer, director, composer, or producer of the film you submit
• You must include with your submission a jpeg file of your film’s poster. A trailer for your film no longer than 30 seconds is also recommended
• Your film must have been completed within five (5) years of the festival date
• All non-English films must have English subtitles
• We highly recommend your film be 5.1 surround sound encoded
• Filmmakers may only submit one (1) film
• We will not accept films that have received distribution in the United States of America prior to the date of the festival

Congratulations to our UCLAxFilmFest 2022 Winners

Best Film: Imelda and Luis
Written, Directed and Produced by Leonel Chee*
Produced by Ale Garcia and Antonio Urdapilleta

Entertainment Studies Award: A Matter of Time
Written & Directed by Yang Liu*
Produced by Yudong Guan & Yang Liu*

Best Unique & Artistic Film: A Sense of Joy
Written, Directed & Produced by Roisin Jones
Composed by John Kelleher*

Best Director: Kate Cobb for Dandelions
Directed & Produced by Kate Cobb*
Written by Kevin Bigley 

Best Composer: John Kelleher for A Sense of Joy
Written, Directed & Produced by Roisin Jones
Composed by John Kelleher*

Audience Choice Award: The Studio Assistant
Written & Directed by Glenn Kimball*
Produced by Katrina Rotondo* & Glenn Kimball*
Scored by Miguel Mariaca*