Universal Film Festival Inc.

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

What a great 2025 festival. We keep finding more great moments. We'll post as we get them! Thanks, everyone. For everything.

10/07/2025

Congratulations to the winners of the Universal Film Festival 2025. Thank you to your submissions and all of your hard work.

10/07/2025

Filmmakers and friends, here are the nominees of the Universal Film Festival 2025.
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09/30/2025

Hi, Filmmakers and Friends! We are working to update our social media and website with pictures and videos of all winners. Please stay tuned!

09/26/2025

Hey, Filmmakers/Producers/Actors. There is a reporter from Channel 9 named Mark. He is at the theatre right now to cover UFF, to be aired on tonight's news. If you'd like to interview with him, he'll be happy to talk with you.

09/25/2025

Updated

09/25/2025

2025 Universal Film Festival is here! **Screening schedule continues to be updated**
If your film is not listed on the current schedule, please contact our event team at [email protected]. We continue to attempt to accommodate screening dates/times based on film downloads provided and RSVPs as presented to us. Therefore, Screening times are subject to change. As always, thank you for your patience! Thank you for your time and help with our festival!

09/25/2025

🎬 The countdown is on, Kansas City!
Join us for the Universal Film Festival – Annual Indie Film Festival this Sept 25–27, 2025 at the B&B Theater Downtown KC.

✨ What to expect:
🎉 Opening Night Celebration – Sept 25 | 6–9PM (open to the public!)
🎥 Film Screenings – Sept 26 & 27 | 1–10PM
🏆 Closing Ceremony – Sept 27 | 9–10PM

🚗 And yes… FREE PARKING is available at:
✔ KC Live
✔ Two Light
✔ Three Light
✔ Cosentino’s
✔ H&R Block

Discover powerful stories, connect with filmmakers, and support independent film right here in KC! 🌍🎥

📍 Grab your tickets today:

2024 UFF Award Winners Best Action: Redsin: Martyrs of Dissent, Directed by: Christopher Ortiz Best Animation: The Defenders of Típota, Directed by: ...

09/24/2025

✨ From Europe to Kansas City ✨

The Bulgarian film Boujolais arrives at the Universal Film Festival (UFF), bringing a story of love, loss, and second chances to KC audiences.

When Al and Victoria meet online, their first date is a disaster. Yet fate draws them together again while preparing Al’s restaurant for Christmas. What begins as a second chance at love soon unravels when Victoria suddenly disappears, leaving only a heartbreaking letter.

🎬 Directed by Irena Grigorova Daskalova, one of Bulgaria’s most celebrated filmmakers, whose films have been showcased at festivals from Sofia to Berlin. Now, KC audiences can experience her moving new work on the big screen.

09/23/2025

🎬 Get Your FREE Pass to the Universal Film Festival! 🎬

This Friday and Saturday, enjoy independent film screenings at B&B Theatres in downtown Kansas City, MO – and we’re giving away complimentary 2-day passes to our amazing followers!

Here’s how to get yours:

Follow or Friend us on Instagram and Facebook.
Show up at B&B Theatres this Friday or Saturday.
Let us know you're a friend of Universal Film Festival when you arrive – and you’ll get your FREE 2-day pass to all the screenings!
✨ BONUS: Join us Thursday, September 25th from 6-9pm for an exclusive Party/Meet & Greet with the talented film directors who are showcasing their work. 🍹🎉

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to support indie films, meet the creators, and have a blast!

📅 When: Friday & Saturday September 26-27 (Film screenings), Friday night (Party/Meet & Greet)
📍 Where: B&B Theatres, 1400 Main Street, Downtown Kansas City, MO. 64105

Let’s celebrate the power of independent cinema together! 🎥✨

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