The 2012 Uptown Film Festival Is Now Accepting Submissions

Birmingham, Michigan – The Uptown Film Festival (UFF) is now accepting submissions for the 3rd Annual Michigan Film Awards Competition that will honor the state’s most creative film works and talent. The competition will honor productions created entirely, or in part, within Michigan. Additionally, the festival will have separate categories and competitions set aside for films produced outside of Michigan in both Domestic and International categories. The Michigan Film Awards Competition was established by the Detroit Independent Film Festival in 2009, which merged with the Uptown Film Festival in early 2011.

Established in Birmingham, Michigan in 2011, the Uptown Film Festival is a celebration of the Michigan film industry and, in particular, productions created entirely, or in part, within the state. It was established by leaders in the Michigan film industry and the award competition and ceremony will be held annually to recognize the great contributions that Michigan filmmakers have made within Michigan. The 2011 Inaugural Uptown Film Festival was a great success and drew over 3,500 attendees during its two-day run and included the premiere of three Michigan-made films: Kill the Irishman, Demoted, and Things Fall Apart. The 2012 Uptown Film Festival is scheduled to be held from March 8-10.

Submissions deadlines are as follows:
Early Bird Deadline- November 15, 2011
Regular Deadline – December 1, 2011
Late Deadline- December 30, 2011

To submit a film or for more information, please visitwww.uptownfilmfestival.com