Rules & Regulations

2 categories: under/up tp 5 min. and 5-25 min. Films longer than 25 minutes may be submitted after prior inquiry. Every genre is welcome and appreciated. However, commercials and musicals must follow strict guidelines:

Commercials: ONLY social commercials
Musicals: NO music videos (except narrative ballads)

Films with pornographic and unconstitutional content will be rejected.

How we select the award winners

A jury of international filmmakers (announcement coming soon) will select their best/favourite films from May 1, 2022 until May 31, 2022 for the jury prize winners. The online audience can cast their votes on our homepage until May 31, 2022 for their best/favourite films. The award winners from each of the two film categories will be shown at FILMFEST MUNICH and will be awarded with following prizes.

CATEGORY <5MIN AUDIENCE AWARD

1. PRIZE: 1000€
2. PRIZE: 500€
3. PRIZE: 250€

CATEGORY 5MIN-25MIN AUDIENCE AWARD

1. PRIZE: 1000€
2. PRIZE: 500€
3. PRIZE: 250€

CATEGORY <5MIN JURY AWARD

1. PRIZE: 1000€
2. PRIZE: 500€
3. PRIZE: 250€

CATEGORY 5MIN-25MIN JURY AWARD

1. PRIZE: 1000€
2. PRIZE: 500€
3. PRIZE: 250€

In addition we will award the best film for the following genres: (honourable mention)

BEST DRAMA
BEST COMEDY
BEST ANIMATION
BEST EXPERIMENTAL
BEST DOCUMENTARY
BEST LGBTQ+

BEST HORROR
BEST FANTASY
BEST CHILDREN
BEST SCI-FI
BEST THRILLER

Possible questions you may ask yourself before submitting your film

1. What are current issues resulting from climate change?

People all around the world are already struggling with the consequences of global warming. Climate change is not a topic of tomorrow anymore. How does climate change affect your life and everything around you?

2. What are possible solutions to counteract this crisis?

We don´t want climate change to ruin the lives of future generations. Therefore we must take action and find ways to get out of this crisis. Do you have a film which brings hope and inspires people to fight for a better future?

3. How can we encourage people to act against climate change?

We need films that evoke awareness, awakening and resonance. When it comes to climate change, are you willing to take action? Be an activist and send us your inspirational and eye-opening work!

We have set the entry fees according to the gross domestic production of each country

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If you do not have the financial means to afford the entry fee, please get in touch with us.

How we select the festival participants

A team of UFM members and UFM friends/affiliates have access to all submitted movies and rate each film. Every film has to be watched and rated by at least 5 people. (After releasing our UFM NETWORK, this jury will be selected out of UFM NETWORK members). In the beginning of April, all jury members come together and decide about the final festival participants.

Music

If you are using music, you must ensure that you have secured rights clearance. You can also use the music of our partner Extreme Music for free. Check our special offer.

Technical requirements

 It must be possible to show the films on a screen in appropriate quality, regardless of the format in which they were shot. English subtitles are obligatory.

Resolution

1920×1080 (min. HD)