upr Ube City Film Festival 2026 - Beginning Stories Here -
Japanese name:upr宇部市映画祭2026～ここで、物語を始める。～
📅 Mon, Nov 30, 2026 - Sat, Dec 5, 2026
About this event
Aiming to transmit the next generation of film culture from Ube City, the independent film competition "upr Ube City Film Festival 2026 - Beginning Stories Here -" will be held. It aims to build a richer future by connecting people's hearts and sharing hopes and dreams through visual expression. There are no restrictions on themes or genres, and eligibility is open regardless of nationality, age, or experience as long as it is an independent film. The running time must be 15 minutes or longer, and works previously submitted to other film festivals or screened at festivals are also eligible (provided they have not been released to the general public or commercially in theaters by the application deadline). The entry fee is 3,000 yen. During the film festival, nominated films and award-winning works will be screened, and an award announcement and ceremony will be held on November 30. The U18 Grand Prix, U22 Grand Prix, and Gold Prize are scheduled.
Source website (Japanese) ↗Venue
Ube City Hall Civic Exchange Building
1-10-2 Tokiwacho, Ube, Yamaguchi 755-0031
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