Uptilt Film Fest

08/03/2026

WE ARE GIVING AWAY $7000 in 2027!
Two $3,000 Scholarships
- The Lisa Christine Hyatt Memorial Scholarship — awarded to a filmmaker residing in North Carolina.
- The Joy James, aka Livity The Poet Memorial Scholarship — awarded to a filmmaker of any geographic location.
One $1,000 Emerging Filmmaker Scholarship
- The Silberman Family x UpTilt Emerging Filmmaker Scholarship — designed to support rising talent breaking into the field.
Go to UpTiltFilmFest.org for details and application

07/13/2026

⏰ Last Chance for Early Bird Pricing! ⏰

The Early Bird submission deadline for UpTilt Film Fest is Wednesday, July 15, 2026!

If you've been putting the finishing touches on your short film, now is the time to submit and lock in our lowest submission rates before prices increase.

🎬 11th Annual UpTilt Film Fest
📅 March 19–21, 2027
📍 Wilmington, North Carolina

We welcome short films of every genre—comedy, drama, horror, documentary, animation, experimental, and more—as long as they are written and/or directed by a woman or someone who identifies as a woman.

✨ And don't go anywhere... we'll be announcing exciting updates about our Female+ Filmmaker Scholarships very soon!

Ready to submit? Visit FilmFreeway for complete eligibility requirements and festival details:
filmfreeway.com/uptiltfilmfest

07/13/2026

07/12/2026

UpTilt is super excited to attend Asheville Film Festival again this year!

07/09/2026

UpTilt’s early bird deadline for 2027 is closing soon! Don’t miss out on amazing discounts via FilmFreeway. Submit your film today before it’s too late! ✨🎬🎥

06/29/2026

Scenes for an UpTilt 2026 Silent Auction win!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible silent auction donors, (and Chef Mark) & whose generosity made this special night possible. 🥂✨ What an unforgettable evening! ✨🥂

Chef Lora created an absolutely spectacular, thoughtfully curated in-home dining experience for the winning group. From the delicious opening bites to the final forkful of flourless chocolate torte (that none of us could possibly finish... yet somehow every plate was empty! 🍫😄), every course was perfection.

The exceptional white wines that came with the auction item beautifully complemented each course thanks to Chris Miller's collab with Chef Lora in preparation for the event.

The members of the Wilmington Wine & Food Society—aka Winos—shared an incredible night filled with outstanding food, wonderful wines, endless laughter, and the kind of friendship that makes evenings like this so memorable. 🥂❤️

We hope to offer this item auction again at UpTilt 2027!

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06/17/2026

🎬 Calling All Women & Gender Non-Conforming Filmmakers! 🎬

Submissions are now open for the 11th Annual UpTilt Film Fest, and our Early Bird pricing is available through July 15, 2026!

✨ Submit your short film and save with our lowest entry fee of the season.
✨ Join filmmakers from around the globe in celebrating bold, creative, and unforgettable storytelling.
✨ Be part of the only women+ short film festival in the Carolinas.

📅 Festival Dates: March 19–21, 2027

🎥 Submit today:
filmfreeway.com/uptiltfilmfest

Don't wait—take advantage of Early Bird pricing and get your film in front of an engaged audience of film lovers, industry professionals, and fellow filmmakers.

We can't wait to see what you've created! 💜

06/17/2026

🎬 North Carolina Women Filmmakers — Your Submission is FREE! 🎬

As part of our commitment to supporting local filmmakers and because great stories are being told right here in North Carolina., all North Carolina women and gender non-conforming filmmakers can submit to the 11th Annual UpTilt Film Fest FREE through September 30, 2026!

✨ Festival Dates: March 19–21, 2027
✨ Early submissions encouraged
✨ Showcase your work alongside incredible women+ filmmakers from around the world

To receive your fee waiver, email proof of North Carolina residency to:

📧 [email protected]

Subject Line:
NC Resident Waiver

Don't miss this opportunity to share your story and be part of the only women+ short film festival in the Carolinas.

06/15/2026

🎬✨ SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN TODAY! ✨🎬
UpTilt Film Fest is officially accepting submissions for our 2027 Short Film Festival! 🎥💃
🐦 Early bird pricing available now — don't wait!

⏰ Submit today and save
📩 Submit at: filmfereeway.com/uptiltfilmfest
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