Uptilt Film Fest 3/31 - 4/2/2023

We believe women have fascinating stories to tell!  Women make up 52% of characters on film, but only 17% of writers for these characters are female. We shine a light on short films that are written and/or directed by women or gender expansive folks who identify with womanhood.

Our festival is 100% volunteer-based.  All proceeds go towards grants,  awards for filmmakers and the festival.

Our 3-day festival in Wilmington, NC showcases short format films of all genres from all over the world!  Films must be written and/or directed by a female or a gender-expansive person OR 50% of the following postions must be female/gender-expansive: writer, director, cinematographer, editor.

Submissions are open from 7/1/2022 - 12/1/2022

Uptilt Film Fest is a 501(c)3 with a mission to help female filmmakers get their movies made and seen! 

• We offer grants for female filmmakers! 
• We have a jury that names the best films in 6 categories and BEST OF FEST
• We host educational workshops for our visiting filmmakers during the festival!
• Our festival is in-person but we also have a virtual component