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Introduction to the film festival

The Universal Martial Arts Film Festival (UMAFF) showcases films that explore the martial practice, philosophy, aesthetic and spirituality. The Universal Martial Arts Film Festival (UMAFF) encourages an emerging generation of filmmakers whose films treat various aspects of the field of the martial arts; those of the arts of combat and the arts of health. The purpose being to collect and to protect the memory, to educate the public, to share and to pass on the knowledge. The Universal Martial Arts Film Festival (UMAFF) is open to filmmakers and spectators worldwide. A preliminary committee will watch the films and select the finalists. Then, a jury panel composed of known and respected personalities from the worlds of cinema and Martial Arts will offer an award for each category. Sfilmmaker is our exclusive platform for cooperation in China, and we look forward to your good film.

Awards

- BEST FICTION FILM AWARD - BEST DOCUMENTARY AWARD - PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD - BEST SCRIPT AWARD - BEST ACTRESS AWARD - BEST ACTOR AWARD - BEST MUSIC AWARD - JURY AWARD

Rules

Genre ：Action Comedy War Science fiction Ethics Terror Thriller Violence Adventure Crime Family Music Love VR/3D Magic Fantasy Shootout Suspense Youth Inspirational Literary Biography Western Drama others Documentary
Subject ：Unlimited
Video Format ：AVI HDV MPEG4 DCP MOV MPEG
SUBMISSION FORMAT - For the selection process, the Universal Martial Arts Film Festival accepts only Secure Online Screeners. SCREENING FORMAT - Fims selected will be screened on the festival website across the Secure Online Screener (Sfilmmaker). Only the Members of the Jury and the festival Members will be authorized to watch the films. ELIGIBILITY & SELECTION - Films are selected on the basis of achievement in form and content. - Films must have been completed after January 2020. - Short films must have a run time inferior to 59 min. Feature films must have a run time superior to 59 min. - Films must be in their original version. - Films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English or French. - Industrial, advertising and instructional films are not eligible. - The same applies to racist, obscene,excessively violent and propagandistic films. - Available press materials must be shipped to the Universal Martial Arts Film Festivall upon notification of selection. - Upon selection, the entrant grants permission for use of all publicity materials (including preview DVDs) to be used for promotional purposes. - Upon selection, the entrant is required to send a trailer of his movie to the festival. - Multiple submissions are welcome.

Previous Shortlisted And Award-winning Films

Evaluation

Jury Profile
Jury Name Judge photos Jury Profile

Authorization type

    Exclusive Contract

Authorization Letter

Duration (several sessions)

    12

Film Festival Features

  • Red Carpet
  • Celebrity Guest
  • Filmscreen
  • Trophy
  • Certificate

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Dates & Deadlines

  • 2024-05-07
    Submission start time

  • 2025-01-31
    Extended Deadline

  • 2025-01-31
    Submission end time

  • 2025-02-15
    Finalist notification start time

  • 2025-02-15
    Finalist notification end time

  • 2025-03-30
    Award ceremony start time

  • 2025-03-30
    Award ceremony end time

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