UNOFEX SWISS FILM AWARDS 2021
Honoring the best Swiss films
TIMETABLE:
Submission Opening: 03. March, 2021
Submission Closing: 30. April 2021
Nomination Date: 23 May 2021
Digital Award Night, Award Ceremony: 28 May 2021*
* Please note that the entire schedule can be optimized or adapted under certain circumstances.
The UNOFEX Swiss Film Awards is an independent Swiss film competition that honors outstanding achievements in the national and international film industry and is considered a qualification competition for the UNOFEX International Film Awards. A jury made up of producers, directors, actors and filmmakers selects the winners in 3 categories of best film, best short film and best actress/ best actor.
As an organization, UNOFEX (Union of Excellence) brings together an extraordinary network of professionals and award-winning members who work in the film, television, art and entertainment industries. Over the years UNOFEX has nominated and accredited hundreds of members who have achieved our UNOFEX Standard of Excellence.
Our mission with the UNOFEX Swiss Film Awards, is to honor outstanding achievements in the art of film. This year our jury will honor the best in the film through private screenings and hold a special interview with the winner of the UNOFEX Swiss Film Awards.
You can submit your film via the UNOFEX platform at www.unionofexcellence.com/submission from March 03, 2021.
The deadline for entries is April 30, 2021.
Nomination date: May 23, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.
THE WINNERS
The winner of a UNOFEX Swiss Awards will receive:
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Prize money for the best film.
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The certificate of the UNOFEX Film Award (printed and as pdf, png)
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will be listed as an award winner on the UNOFEX website - Winners section.
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Receives a portrait "Focus On" page of our platform
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A follow-up interview / article that will be published on UNOFEX website and partner networks
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Entitled to use the expression "Winner of the UNOFEX Swiss Film Awards 2021" and the award in advertising material and media
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Automatically be selected to be a nominee for the 2021 UNOFEX International Film Awards in New York City and skip the pre-selection phase.
THE NOMINEES
All nominations will be announced by the notification deadline on May 23, 2021 - 6:00 p.m.
1. The nominees are entitled to use the expression "Nominee of the UNOFEX Swiss Film Awards 2021" and the nomination badge in advertising material and in the media.
2. The nominees are automatically qualified to participate in the UNOFEX International Film Awards 2021.
Award Categories
FEATURE FILM | Over 40 minutes:
Best Narrative Feature
Best Drama
Best Comedy
Best Sport Film
Best Thriller
Best Action
Best Sci-Fi
Best Fantasy Film
Best Crime Film
Best Western
Best Documentary
Best Animation
Best Indie Film
SHORT FILM | Less than 40 minutes in length
Best Documentary Short
Best Indie Short
Best Inspirational Film Short
Best Animation Short
Best Sport Film Short
ACTOR & ACTRESS
Best Actress
Best Actor
PRIZES
