About the Mometu College Film Festival
The Mometu College Film Festival (MCFF) is an annual celebration started in 2023, dedicated solely to providing college students with a space to share their work.
Now in its fourth year, the Festival honors seven categories, including Best Drama, Best Comedy, Best Horror/Thriller, Best Black Cinema, Best Documentary, Best Potential Pilot and Best Foreign Language. Awards are also given for Best Picture, our Producers Pick and Audience Award.
Seeking out the best in student cinema, the Festival provides a platform for the current and next generation of filmmakers to showcase their films. In addition, filmmakers have the opportunity to take part in educational panels to learn from industry executives and filmmakers.
Categories
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Best Drama | $500 Cash Prize, Distribution Offer & Filmustage Subscription
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Best Comedy | $500 Cash Prize, Distribution Offer & Filmustage Subscription
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Best Black Cinema | $500 Cash Prize, Distribution Offer & Filmustage Subscription
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Best Documentary | $500 Cash Prize, Distribution Offer & Filmustage Subscription
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Best Horror/Thriller/Sci-Fi | $500 Cash Prize, Distribution Offer & Filmustage Subscription
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Best Foreign Language | $500 Cash Prize, Distribution Offer & Filmustage Subscription
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Best Potential Pilot | $500 Cash Prize, Distribution Offer & Filmustage Subscription
Awards
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Best Picture | Brand New TV & Camera presented by TCL
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Producer Pick | Short to Feature presented by INSVRGENCE
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Audience Award | $500 Cash Prize presented by OTTera
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Rising Creators | 3 Rising Creator Memberships presented by NFMLA
Important Dates
- Opening Date – February 1, 2026
- Final Deadline – May 24, 2026
- Notification Date – May 29, 2026
- Virtual Festival – June 1-30, 2026
- In-Person Screening – August 1, 2026
Become a Sponsor
Put your brand at the heart of emerging film culture by becoming a Mometu Film Festival sponsor. We offer a range of sponsorship opportunities tailored to different levels of involvement:
Titanium Sponsor
Take centre stage as a leading partner of the festival, with maximum visibility across all platforms and events, plus VIP all-access passes.
Platinum Sponsor
Gain premium brand exposure across red carpet, digital, and on-site platforms, with prominent event-wide placement and VIP access.
Gold Sponsor
Receive high-level visibility across digital, print, and on-site platforms, including screenings, plus VIP passes to the event.
Silver Sponsor
Benefit from enhanced brand exposure throughout the Festival, and full access to the experience.
Bronze Sponsor
Gain meaningful visibility, connect with emerging creative talent, and enjoy an all-access experience at the Festival.
There are plenty of ways to get involved and make your mark on the Festival. Sponsor one of our eight award categories, keep the vibes flowing as our food & drink bar sponsor, power the party as our DJ booth sponsor, or support with an anonymous donation. However you choose to join us, you’ll be helping bring student creativity to life.
Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch on he***@****tu.com to explore how we can create a sponsorship package that works for you.
2025 Awards
- Best Picture sponsored by TCL: HOME by Al Chang, Chapman University
- Producer Pick sponsored by Insurgence: Best Kept Shut by Gabriel Lopez, Ringling College of Art & Design
- Audience Award sponsored by OTTera: Sunday Dinna by Samantha Venturo, Savannah College of Art & Design
- Best Drama sponsored by Echelon Studios: HOME by Al Chang, Chapman University
- Best Comedy sponsored by Foundation Distribution: Sunday Dinna by Samantha Venturo, Savannah College of Art & Design
- Best Black Cinema sponsored by Emperium Studios: Crooked Halo by Ssuuna McKitty, Morehouse College
- Best Horror/Thriller sponsored by ElectricNOW: Best Kept Shut by Gabriel Lopez, Ringling College of Art & Design
- Best Foreign Language sponsored by Sanctuary Candle Co: Quédate Un Rato bu Alek Mendez, University of Arizona
- Best Documentary sponsored by OTT Studio: Keytar Bear by Kely Maloney, Suffolk University
- Best Potential Series Pilot sponsored by CTRL Agency: The World We Live In by Xander Maniece, University of Arizona
2024 Awards
- Best Picture sponsored by Vizio: Spare Me by Will Mauricette, Ringling College of Art & Design
- Producer Pick sponsored by V Channels Media: Spare Me by Will Mauricette, Ringling College of Art & Design
- Audience Award sponsored by OTTera: Phúc Yêu by Bailey Vo, University of Central Arkansas
- Best Drama sponsored by Echelon Studios: Phúc Yêu by Bailey Vo, University of Central Arkansas
- Best Comedy sponsored by Humor Mill: Afterschool by Lexie Mosby, University of Central Arkansas
- Best Black Cinema sponsored by AfroLandTV: Spare Me by Will Mauricette, Ringling College of Art & Design
- Best Horror/Thriller sponsored by Invincible Entertainment: Wilderness by Vyn Lane, University of Kentucky
- Best Foreign Language sponsored by Foundation Distribution: Un Día Más Un Día Menos by Audrey Saca, Cal State Northridge
- Best Documentary sponsored by BayView Entertainment: The Time you were Given by Imanol Ruiz, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
- Best Potential Series Pilot sponsored by KDMG: The Tales Never Told by Chase Tarascio, Cal State Long Beach
2023 Awards
- Best Picture: El Halcón by Arlene Ibison, Cal State Northridge
- Best Drama: El Halcón by Arlene Ibison, Cal State Northridge
- Best Comedy: The Lie Count by Niccolo Sohn, Cal State Long Beach
- Best Potential Series Pilot: Gutterpunks by Ben Van der Meer, Cal State Long Beach
- Best Horror/Thriller: Good Boy by Abraham Abotel, Cal State Long Beach
- Best Documentary: The AP Effect by Eva Petrossian, Occidental College
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