SPRING 2023

UKY STUDENT FILM FESTIVAL

Date: April 28, 2023

Time: 7:00pm (doors open @ 6:30pm)

Where: Gatton Student Center - Worsham Theater

- free and open to the public

SPRING 2023 UKY Film Festival Details

Submission Details - DEADLINE April 16 @ 11:59pm (Submissions Closed)

SUBMISSION FORM REQUIRES UK EMAIL ADDRESS (example: linkblue@uky.edu / abcd123@uky.edu)

  • Must be a currently enrolled student at UKY or was enrolled in the Fall 2022/Spring of 2023

  • Films can only be submitted to one of the following categories: Animation, Documentary, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Super Short (60 seconds or less)

  • All submissions must NOT exceed 8 minutes

  • Films of any genre will be considered (drama, comedy, action, adventure, horror, etc)

  • Express yourself creatively (please limit elements of gore, explicit language, and sexuality)

  • Be Original (acquire all the necessary rights or licenses for materials in the film)

  • Media Production and Editing Resources Available at the Student Media Depot!

By entering your film, you agree to the following:

  • Submitter is a current University of Kentucky student (Fall 2022/Spring 2023)

  • You have acquired all necessary rights or licenses for material in the film (talent, music, locations, etc.).

  • You will provide the Festival with requested marketing and promotional materials including but not limited to a Film Poster, Headshots, short bios, and list of cast and crew.

  • The UKY Film Festival has the right to use all submissions for unlimited promotion, screenings, and a compilation products.

Judging and Scoring

All submitted films will be screened by the UK Film Festival Selection Committee. Film selected to show at the festival will be forwarded to an award winning panel of local industry professionals to be scored. Films are scored, 1-10 in the following five categories:

  • Overall Quality - Directing, Editing, Production Value and Overall Execution

  • Story/Theme - Writing, Story Elements and Structure, Theme

  • Visual Elements - Cinematography, Visual Effects, Production Design

  • Audible Elements - Sound Design, Sound Effects, Dialogue Quality, Music

  • Character Development and Performances - Performance of the film entire cast, Character Depth, (Narrative Fiction Films Only)

Awards - Sponsored by: Courage Media

  • Audience Choice - Selected by the live viewing audience the night of the show

  • Best of Show Fiction - Awarded to the narrative fiction film with the highest combined judges scores

  • Best of Show Nonfiction - Awarded to the self-expression or art film with the highest combined judges scores

  • Best Documentary - Awarded to the documentary film with the highest combined judges scores

  • Best Animation - Best animated film with the highest combined judge scores

  • Best Performance - Best performance will be awarded the narrative fiction film with the highest score in the performance category

  • Best Super Short- (NEW CATEGORY) - Best film of any genera that is less than 60 seconds

  • Honorable Mention - Favorite film determined by the selection committee

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