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The University Film and Video Association (UFVA) is a not-for-profit organization and the leading association in the United States dedicated to the promotion and study of moving image practice in higher education.

LEARN

Best practices in education and pedagogical innovation

MEET

Conferences, lectures, exhibitions and festivals with industry peers

CREATE

The production, distribution and preservation of moving images

COLLABORATE

International and intercultural understanding and good will

2025 UFVA Conference

The 79th UFVA Conference will take place at Prairie View A&M University in Texas from July 22 – July 26, 2025

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LATEST NEWS

25May

2024 UFVA Board Elections

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Please Vote for UFVA Board Members! 2024 UFVA Board Elections Dear UFVA Members, I hope this message finds you well. The Nominating Committee members have worked hard to present a [...]

3May

2024 UFVA Conference Registration is NOW OPEN!

Dia Kontaxis2024-05-21T21:46:51+00:00Categories: News|

Conference Registration is NOW OPEN! Register for the 2024 UFVA Conference We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for the 78th annual conference of the University Film and Video [...]

25May

2024 UFVA Teaching Awards – Deadline is June 1st!

Dia Kontaxis2024-05-25T16:44:32+00:00Categories: News|

Dear UFVA Members: The Excellence in Teaching Awards celebrate and honor UFVA members who ignite a passion for learning among students through innovation, commitment to inclusive teaching, and demonstrate creative pedagogy for student engagement. All members are invited [...]

25April

2024 Carole Fielding Student Grant Awardees

Dia Kontaxis2024-05-21T21:47:39+00:00Categories: News|

The Carole Fielding Grant committee is excited to recognize four student projects for their achievement in student media production and research. Thanks to the efforts of volunteer UFVA member judges–charged with [...]

UFVA encourages excellence in media practice and pedagogy with a number of initiatives which include grants, fellowships, awards, the Journal of Film and Video and the Annual Conference.

1947

YEAR FOUNDED

Founded in 1947 as The University Film Producers Council with eighteen members. Today UFVA membership represents 300+ institutions of higher education worldwide. UFVA encourages membership from all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, ages and identities.

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CONFERENCES HELD

The Annual Conference is a unique event of its kind, bringing together UFVA’s international membership for peer reviewed screenings, panels, workshops, papers, and presentations over a five-day period at an academic institution in the US.

$11,000

AWARDED ANNUALLY

UFVA awards $11,000 per year to students of member institutions in support of production grants and fellowships. For more information visit: Carole Fielding Production Grants and Graduate Student Fellowships.