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UpTilt's 10th Year
Join us in 2026 in celebrating UpTilt's 10th Annual Film Festival in Wilmington, North Carolina. Discover new voices, engage with global industry professionals, and experience the magic of independent movies with a festival that's like family! No fear of FOMO here--pencil in UpTilt now!
An UpTilt scholarship was the reason I completed my short doc, 'Won't You Be My Dumpling', a deterrent to Asian hate showcasing the universality of fun, food and humanity. I had given up hope on this concept but, now I am paying it forward and sponsoring a scholarship in 2025.
- Jinna Kim, 2023 Scholarship Recipient
About UpTilt
Our Story & Mission
We believe women's stories have the power to shape our perspectives, challenge our beliefs, and inspire positive change.
UpTilt's mission is to provide more opportunities for
women to showcase their voices through film and provide
support in growing their filmmaking skills and connections.
UpTilt Film Fest a 501(c)(3) non-profit, 100% volunteer-based festival that encourages and celebrates diversity.
We are the ONLY women film festival in North Carolina that showcases films made by women and gender nonconforming filmmakers, who identify with womanhood from all over the world.
*When UpTilt uses the term “woman” it means any individual who self-identifies as a woman*
The UpTilt Community
Our Team
Why Sponsor UpTilt?
Our Festival
Our team operates solely on volunteers, championing inclusivity and a broad spectrum of perspectives. We are
unwavering in our mission to spotlight marginalized voices in cinema.
As North Carolina's only woman-centered and gender non-conforming film festival,
we redefine what's possible in storytelling and representation.
Our Festival
Why Sponsor UpTilt?
Our Festival
Our 3-day film festival in Wilmington, NC showcases short format films of all genres from all over the world! Films must be written and/or directed by women or gender-nonconforming individuals, who identify with womanhood OR 50% of the following positions must be women/gender-non-conforming: writer, director, cinematographer, editor.
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Our 3-day film festival in Wilmington, NC showcases short format films of all genres from all over the world! Films must be written and/or directed by women or gender-nonconforming individuals, who identify with womanhood OR 50% of the following positions must be women/gender-non-conforming: writer, director, cinematographer, editor.
UpTilt has showcased 251 short films from over 38 countries which were written
and/or directed by women or gender
nonconforming individuals.
Why Sponsor UpTilt?
Why Sponsor UpTilt?
Why Sponsor UpTilt?
Sponsoring the UpTilt Film Festival not
only showcases your company's
dedication to gender equality, diversity,
and inclusivity but, also aligns you with
Wilmington, North Carolina's vibrant
"Hollywood East" film history. As a
sponsor, this is your chance to honor
Wilmington's film legacy, while
enhancing your brand's reputation as
socially respo
Sponsoring the UpTilt Film Festival not
only showcases your company's
dedication to gender equality, diversity,
and inclusivity but, also aligns you with
Wilmington, North Carolina's vibrant
"Hollywood East" film history. As a
sponsor, this is your chance to honor
Wilmington's film legacy, while
enhancing your brand's reputation as
socially responsible. Plus, your support is
tax deductible, making it a wise
investment in both values and financial
strategy.
In the News
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!
Our 2025 Sponsors and Partners
Thanks to all of our 2025 Festival Sponsors!
Thanks to all of our 2025 Community Partners!
Thanks to all of our generous donors in 2025!
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