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The Universe Multicultural Film Festival seeks to bring to the best of classic and contemporary filmmaking from the world; Committed to enlightening the public with a unique international film program, a forum for cultural understanding and enriching educational opportunities. The Festival focuses on showcasing diverse cultural and heritages films, supports the creation and advancement of innovative and artistic cinematic works of both emerging and seasoned filmmakers, and proudly embraces the passion, independent spirit, and vision of these talented artists. With the integration of the local community and educational institutions into all aspects of the Festival, the Festival stimulates an interest in the study and appreciation of film and encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to participate and share the harmonious universe.

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2015 Universe Multicultural Film Festival's Winners

The 2015 edition of the Universe Multicultural Film Festival complete its 3 full day film screening and programs. This year, the UMFF screening 75 films from 28 countries, 12 screenplay finalists and two screenplay showcases; hosted 5 industry panels and 2 film maker mixers and one red carpet award ceremony with high standard performance art.

There were film maker delegations from China, Mexico, Japan, Russia and Hollywood. The part of VIPs are: Tracy Reiner; Richard Horowitz (Golden Global winner); David Hardly ( CA assembly ); Actress Miaomiao ( China), Yuichi Ito ( Japanese animator) ; Serita Stevens ( Emmy award) ，Daniel Kenneth， Erik Lundmark; Alex Chionetti; Mark Schaefer；Javier Palenzuela；and Kenneth Hughes; etc.

Two international films titled “Hiding Sword” and “ Shandong man in USA” were auditing actresses at the festival site.

The cultural theme is Qipao fashion show and 250+ people participated the competition and the winners were appearing at the red carpet; add more multicultural characters to the award ceremony.

The award completed list is here:

2015 Universe Multicultural Film Festival Award Winners

Award	Winner
Grand Jury Prize - Best Feature	The Guide (Ukraine)
Grand Jury Prize - Best Short	Letterbox (UK)
Best Achievement in Directing	Albane Fioretti, Lou-Brice Leonard - Every Day is A Small Life (France)
Best Actor in A Leading Role	Stanislav Boklan - The Guide (Ukraine)
Best Actress in A Leading Role	Marie-Stephane Cattaneo - Head-to-Head (France)
Best Screenplay	Rice Wine (China)
Culture Heritage Film Award	Yi Girl Camellia (China)
Achievement in Cultural Heritage	Nuoming huari
Best Animated Film	Blue Eyes in Harbor Tale (Japan)
Best Student Film - Feature	196 (Russia)
Best Student Film - Short	Me Buddy, Muhammad (Ireland)
Best Documentary - Feature	Arctic Odyssey (France)
Best Documentary - Short	Alegria - A Humanitarian Expedition (Switzerland)
Best Educational Film	Number 7 (China)
Best Mixed Media	Something Important (USA)
Best Musical Film	The Lead Singer and Dancer and His Woman (China)
Best Music Video	Tell Me (Slovenia)
Best Children's Film	Hmong Kid (China)
Screenplay Contest - 1st Prize	The Night Witches (UK) - Steven John Prowse
Screenplay Contest - 2nd Prize	Grace (Canada) - Lynda Lemberg & Jeffrey Allen Russel
Screenplay Contest - 3rd Prize	Didi, Bahini (USA) - Sandra Hunnicutt
Best Qipao Show Artist	Mia Lee