About OnShow
Organized by UOA
OnShow — Discover films. Meet the filmmakers. Watch the films they choose to share.
OnShow connects independent filmmaking with discovery, festival consideration and curated viewing. We bring these experiences together so that a film can have a clear identity, a lasting profile and, when its filmmaker chooses, a place for audiences to watch.
What you can do on OnShow
Enter the festival
The OnShow International Film Festival welcomes independent short films, documentaries, animation, student work, experimental cinema and AI films. Entries are reviewed for consideration; submitting a film does not guarantee selection or an award.
Build a film profile
Reviewed films can have a permanent page with a poster, synopsis, director information, trailer and confirmed festival results. These profiles help audiences discover the work and give filmmakers one place to share its story.
Future public viewing
Public viewing is planned for a later phase, once a suitable film library has been assembled. You can grant optional public-streaming permission when submitting now. This does not mean your private screener will be published or your film will start streaming immediately.
Filmmakers keep control
Filmmakers retain ownership of their work. A private festival screening link is for review and is never automatically turned into a public player. Optional public streaming permission is separate from festival judging and does not improve a film’s chances of selection.
Our inaugural edition
The inaugural edition takes place in 2026. Submissions close on November 30, 2026 at 23:00 UTC, and the festival programme runs December 15–25, 2026. Read the festival rules for entry requirements and the current submission fee.
Organized by UOA
OnShow is organized by UOA — Union of Arts. Our aim is to create a welcoming space for independent stories and the people who make them, bringing film discovery, festival participation and authorized viewing together.
Get involved
Explore the film catalogue, read the festival rules or submit your film. For questions, corrections or rights concerns, contact [email protected].