UpTilt is celebrating our 10th anniversary in 2026! Festival passes are now on sale!
UpTilt Film Festival
March 20th-22nd, 2026
Wilmington, North Carolina
UpTilt Film Festival | Schedule & Events at a Glance
Experience the Best of UpTilt Film Fest's 10th Anniversary
Join us this March as we elevate and celebrate women's voices in film. Our festival brings together an inspiring lineup of local and international short films created by women—ranging from captivating dramas to powerful documentary shorts. There’s something special in every screening, and you won’t want to miss a moment!
Stay for engaging Q&A sessions with the filmmakers, and be part of the fun at all of our social events, including our famous “Tie One On” Low Country Boil. It’s more than a film festival—it’s a chance to gather, connect, and celebrate storytelling with fellow film lovers and our vibrant creative community. Get your all-access passes now!
Get Your Tickets Now
Don't wait to get your tickets for UpTilt Film Fest 2026. The 10% early bird discount goes through 2/20 with the code: UPTILT10
UpTilt's Grantors
UpTilt's 2025/2026 Grantors - Thank You!
UpTilt is so appreciative of our 2026 grantors in making this festival possible!
The mission of the Arts Council of Wilmington & New Hanover County is to support artists and arts organizations through innovative public/private partnerships that support jobs, stimulate commerce, and showcase the region as an arts destination.
The Endowment invests in initiatives that create lasting impact and improve the quality of life in New Hanover County. Guided by four strategic pillars: Education, Social and Health Equity, Community Development and Community Safety, we support projects that drive meaningful and transformative change.
Women’s Impact Network of New Hanover County is a women-powered, volunteer-run, collective giving circle. WIN harnesses the power of collective giving to positively impact the quality of life in New Hanover County. In our grantmaking, we seek projects and programs that both improve capacity and knowledge and address clearly defined needs and measurable outcomes within target populations of the organizations we support.
UpTilt's Donors
UpTilt's 2026 Donors - Thank You!
UpTilt is so appreciative of our 2026 individual donors for making this festival possible!
Thank you to our Producer Level Donors!
Thank you to our Screenwriter Level Donors!
Thank you to our Friends of The Fest Donors!
UpTilt Sponsors
UpTilt's 2026 Business Sponsors
Be sure to check out UpTilt's 10th anniversary sponsors and all they have to offer!
At TaY Lifestyle Management we offer personal, residential, senior and corporate concierge services to help manage your lifestyle.
Our packages can be tailored to fit your needs, ranging from a la carte bookings to year-round attention.
Crystal Glass Photography is a full service Real Estate Media Company. Creating eye-catching real estate listing photos, 3D virtual tours, drone photography, videography, and brand development - the content that helps make agents successful.
Stillpoint's mission is to enhance wellness by offering professional counseling services, mindfulness-based programs, classes, and training for individuals of all ages, the family system, and the community. We know that when we feel connected and supported, we are whole and well. Our vision is to end the harmful effects of chronic stress and trauma in our community with inclusive, integrative and relational practices.
CrossCountry Mortgage is serving Wilmington neighborhoods for over 50 years. We are proud to provide mortgage loans for minorities and first time home buyers assistance programs.
Literary Agency | Licensing Specialists
Dedicated to Writers and the Appropriate Exploitation of Ingenuity.
We’re committed to helping writers, both established and those just entering the world of publishing, find the right home
CrossCountry Mortgage is serving Wilmington neighborhoods for over 50 years. We are proud to provide mortgage loans for minorities and first time home buyers assistance programs.
Island Women is a diverse group of women whose mission is to enhance the overall quality of life on Pleasure Island and its neighboring communities, through volunteerism and fundraising.
BreakThrough is redefining PT.
From our highly-specialized physical therapists, friendly staff, continuing education for best practices, quick response times, and and individualized approach to patient care, you can be confident you’re getting the support you need to meet your goals.
With the most board-certified therapists of any practice in the area, you can be confident you are receiving the highest quality care using cutting-edge research, technology, and best practices.
Southern Documentary Fund (SDF) is a trusted partner for veteran, emerging, and first time documentary makers across our region, helping them direct their lenses and microphones at powerful Southern stories and critical issues.
In the News
What an amazing interview with WECT anchor and reporter, Daniella Hankey! Thank you.
Appreciate the love for our 10th festival, Port City Daily!
You're the best, WECT! Thanks for highlighting us in 2025.
Thanks, WECT for the great piece!
Thanks, PORT CITY DAILY for the shoutout!
Thanks, Wilma Magazine for highlighting UpTilt in the October '22 Issue!
Thanks, Star News for the shoutout about our new food and wine focus in '23!
Thanks, Only in Our State & Carolyn Harmon for the terrific article!