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17/04/2026

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08/03/2026

🎬 **CALLING FILMMAKERS!**

Submissions for **UUCP Film Fest – Season 3** are now OPEN!

We want to see more films from the **Philippines filmmaking community**, so we’re offering **FREE submissions for local filmmakers**.

🎥 Shorts, animation, documentaries, experimental films, and student films are all welcome.

Submit your film here:
https://filmfreeway.com/UUCPFilmFest

Let’s bring more **local stories to the screen** and connect Philippines filmmakers with the international festival community.

04/03/2026

🎬 Attention Filmmakers! Season 3 is Calling! 🎥
We’ve only just wrapped up an incredible Season 2, but art never rests. We are thrilled to officially announce: The UUCP Film Fest is opening its doors once again!

Our Call for Entries officially opens on March 5, 2026. Once again, we are searching for bold, independent, and inspiring stories from every corner of the globe.

🌟 Key Information:
Opening Date: March 5, 2026

Platform: Submit via our official FilmFreeway page.
https://filmfreeway.com/UUCPFilmFest

Who can enter: Everyone! From youth filmmakers to seasoned directors, from traditional shorts to AI-driven experiments and animation.

We continue our mission to provide a platform for a "free and responsible search for truth and meaning." If you have a story that needs to be told, we are waiting for you!

Let’s ignite the screens once more!

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03/03/2026

🎬 ATTENTION FILMMAKERS: UUCP FILM FEST SEASON 3 IS OPENING SOON! 🎥

We’ve only just wrapped up an incredible Season 2, but true art never rests. We are absolutely thrilled to officially announce that the doors to the UUCP Film Fest are opening once again!

We are on the hunt for bold, independent, and inspiring stories from every corner of the globe. If you have a vision that needs to be shared, we are waiting for you.

🌟 Key Information for Season 3:

🚀 Call for Entries Opens: March 5, 2026
📲 How to Submit: Exclusively via our official FilmFreeway page.
🌍 Who Can Enter: We embrace EVERYONE! From emerging youth filmmakers to seasoned directors, traditional narrative shorts to cutting-edge AI-driven experiments and animation.

Our mission remains clear: providing a global platform for a "free and responsible search for truth and meaning."

Mark your calendars. Get your cuts ready. Let’s ignite the screens once more! 🔥

Link: https://filmfreeway.com/UUCPFilmFest

02/03/2026

# # 🎬 114 Films, One Global Vision! 🌎

We are absolutely overwhelmed and inspired! The **UUCP Film Fest** has officially received **114 films** from talented independent filmmakers across the globe. From groundbreaking AI experiments to poignant local narratives, your creativity is truly "unleashing visions and igniting our screens".

While every submission contributes to the vibrant tapestry of our festival, we want to highlight some of the most captivating works that have caught our attention:

# # # 🌟 Featured Highlights:

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**The Abyss** (Andres Aloi) – *Best AI Short Film*
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**The Old Man and The Robot** (Callum Scott-Dyson) – *Best International Short Film*
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**Children of Hope** (Csaba Szuchy) – *Best International Short Film*
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**Animo** (Raymund Encanto Salao) – *Best Philippines Short Film*
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**Second Chance** (India Anne Mitchell) – *Best Youth Filmmaker (Under 18)*
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**D.I.C.E.** (James Jones) – *Best AI Short Film*
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**Ride Again** (Harold Jay Silla) – *Best Philippines Short Film*
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**Astra Lumina** (Jeremiah Cuyas) – *Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short*
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**What if there is nothing in the end?** (JC Gallegos) – *Best Animated Short*
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**Shoes** (Giuseppe Piscino) – *Best International Short Film*
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**Penguin on the Go** (KAZUNORI KURIMOTO) – *Best Animated Short*
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**Assessment** (Waldemar Schleicher) – *Best Comedy Short*
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**CALLIGRAPHER - TO DIE BEFORE DYING** (Denizhan Ayar, Ahmet Serhat Ak) – *Best International Short Film*
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**Chirp Talker** (Audrey He-Qing Cheng) – *Best Youth Filmmaker (Under 18)*
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**BEYOND THE ICE WALL** (Jeremy Ouisse) – *Best AI Short Film*
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**Broken Arrow** (Michal Jan Owerczuk) – *Best AI Short Film*
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**Opportunity** (EUNICE SY) – *Best Philippines Short Film*
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**Project 2029** (James Jones) – *Best AI Short Film*
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**LA** (selime kundakçı) – *Best Political/Social Commentary Short*
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**Four Corners** (Harold Jay Silla) – *Best Philippines Short Film*
* **BIG FOOT MAMA - Goodbye Butterfly** (Ven Jemersic) – *Best Music Video/Clip*
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**Perfect Wall** (Sea-Hoon Jeon) – *Best International Short Film*
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**The Future with Us** – *Best AI Short Film*
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**Film Festival** (Jussara Locatelli, Melo Viana) – *Best International Short Film*
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**Lamikmik** (Johnfil Crisjim Nunez) – *Best Philippines Short Film*
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**Skybound** (Angelina Arifin) – *Best Animated Short*
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**What Remains** (Vadim Lasca) – *Best AI Short Film*
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**FRAGMENTS** (ARTHUR TEO) – *Best International Short Film & Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short*
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**Railbound** (Jonathan Perry) – *Best AI Short Film*
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**Nemesis** (Zin Ataş) – *Best International Short Film*
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**Late Night Show** (Anastasia Aleksandrova) – *The Best Mobile Phone Recorded Film*
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**PAKHI** (Bijitesh De) – *Best International Short Film*

# # # ❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You

To every filmmaker who shared their art with us: **Thank you.** Your stories transcend boundaries and connect us all. Whether you are an emerging voice or an established creator, your work is the heartbeat of this festival.

We wish you all continued courage in your "free and responsible search for truth and meaning" through your craft. May your lenses always find the light and your stories continue to challenge, move, and inspire the world.

Stay tuned for more updates as we celebrate the magic of independent cinema! 🎥✨



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02/02/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATES • When: February 23 – March 1, 2026 • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Daily (3-hour sessions) [Conversation History] • Where: UUCP Headquarters, Rovira road 65, Dumaguete, Central Visayas 6200, Philippines.

"Cinema has the power to move, inspire, and challenge. Join us for this transformative journey!".

🎥✨

23/12/2025

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