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Our Mission
To promote and elevate women+ in the film production industry who specialize in short films that shape our perspectives, challenge our beliefs, and inspire positive change.
UpTilt Film Fest a 501(c)(3) non-profit, 100% volunteer-run short film festival that encourages and celebrates diversity in the film industry.
We are the ONLY women+ film festival in North Carolina that showcases films made by women and gender non-conforming 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*
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 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.
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.
UpTilt provides programs, scholarships and services to filmmakers:
THEATRICAL RELEASES
Providing a platform for women
filmmakers to share their stories and perspectives through film.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Financial assistance and scholarships are available in supporting women+ filmmakers.
INTERNSHIPS
UpTilt provides internship opportunities
for current film studies students.
WORKSHOPS
UpTilt hosts educational workshops for visiting filmmakers and encourages networking.
FINANCIAL & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Producing and submitting to festivals can be financially demanding for filmmakers.
At UpTilt, we support North Carolina residents by offering waivers for submission fees. We also refund submission fees for all accepted entries and provide each filmmaker with a stipend as a token of appreciation for showcasing their film at our film festival.
UpTilt Film Festival
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