1. The UCFF is open to Republic of Ireland and International filmmakers in the following categories:
Best Independent Feature Film – Feature with a budget less then €200K
Best International Feature Film – Feature film regardless of budget
Best Independent Short Film – Short film under 25 minutes that has not received funding
Best International Short Film – Short film made outside of Ireland under 25 mins that may or may not of had funding
Best Student Film – Short/Feature film completed by full time students in the Republic of Ireland
Best International Student Film – Short/Feature film completed by full time students
Best One Minute Short Film - Your short film has to be under 60 seconds. This category is an international category
Best Documentary - This can either be a short or feature length documentary
Best Animated Short Film - Short animated films under 25 minutes that has not received funding
2. We will accept entries via Vimeo download on the application form below. We will also accept We Transfer or Dropbox files. Please email info@ucff.ie if you intend to send your files via either of the two options above.
3. All entries must include the following:
A completed entry form
€25 entry fee for feature films
€18 entry fee for short films
€6 entry fee for one minute shorts
Underground Cinema will not consider your film until your submission fee is paid in full
4. Entry fees are non refundable
5. Films which have been broadcast on Television, Cable or have an international theatrical release prior to the UCFF are NOT eligible to enter competitively but may be screened out of competition.
6. For films submitted under the student category, a letter confirming your placement in college/school must be submitted prior to the film festival by email to the following address, info@ucff.ie
9. Non English language produced films must have English subtitles or be dubbed in English.
10. Winners agree to participate in the publicity for the Festival as well as other promotional events, including the Underground Cinema website.
11. Closing date of for submissions July 26th. Selected film entries will be notified by August 11th. Winners will be announced on the Closing Night of the Festival.