Streaming on UnivFilms
The chance to join the catalogue of the new UnivFilms platform.
UnivFilmsFree submissions until September 15, 2026
Your film cango further.
UnivFilms can bring it to new audiences.
Producers, filmmakers, distributors and legal representatives can submit their films for the catalogue of our new platform, launching November 12, 2026.
Submit my filmSubmission is completely free
Your story was not made to stay hidden
Making a film takes investment, persistence, creativity and courage. But finishing it is only part of the journey.
The real challenge begins when you need to find a place for it, win over an audience and carry it into new markets.
UnivFilms is looking for work that moves, inspires, entertains and makes people see themselves on screen. We want to find stories with the potential to reach audiences in Brazil and beyond.
You made the film.
Now it needs to find the world.
Accepted formats
What are we looking for?
The call is open to completed audiovisual work, such as:
- Feature films
- Medium-length films
- Short films
- Documentaries
- Series
- Miniseries
- Animation
- Children's content
- Faith-based content
- Independent productions, Brazilian and international
For series, you will be asked for the number of episodes and the average running time of each one.
Themes we are interested in
Stories that connect
We are looking for stories with craft, identity and the potential to connect with an audience, particularly work dealing with:
- Overcoming adversity
- Romance
- Faith and spirituality
- Christian themes
- Education
- Mental health
- Inspiring stories
- Personal growth
- Moving stories
- Healing and recovery
- Based on true events
- Everyday life
- Family and human relationships
- Stories with a hopeful ending
- Suspense
- Martial arts and competition
- Animation
- Children's content
- Young protagonists
- Documentaries
- Culture and identity
- Human nature
- Social issues
- Art-house cinema
- An original take on contemporary problems
This list is a reference, not a limit. Work in other genres and on other themes will also be considered.
Why take part
Why submit your film?
By taking part in this open call, your production may be considered for:
New audiences
Your film can reach viewers who actively seek out independent work, both Brazilian and international.
International distribution
Films with the right profile and commercial potential may be considered for distribution opportunities in other countries and on partner platforms.
Support for independent cinema
UnivFilms believes in stories that often find no room on the major platforms, yet have the craft, the relevance and the power to move people.
New commercial opportunities
Approval may open the way to licensing, distribution and other forms of commercial exploitation, always under contract.
There is no cost to submit.
The process
How the selection works
01 Fill in the form
Tell us about you, your production company and the film.
02 Send a screening link
The link must let our curatorial team watch the complete film. If it is password protected, include the password in the form.
03 Curatorial review
Our team assesses the film on artistic, technical, legal and commercial grounds.
04 We get back to you
You will receive our answer at the email address or WhatsApp number given in the form.
05 Paperwork and contract
If the film is selected, we will request the additional materials, proof of ownership and information needed to draw up the contract.
Submitting the form does not mean automatic approval, and does not guarantee that the film will be licensed or distributed.
Assessment
Selection criteria
Our curatorial team may take into account:
- Artistic and narrative quality
- Technical quality of image and sound
- Originality and relevance of the story
- Potential to connect with an audience
- Fit with the UnivFilms catalogue
- Commercial potential
- Scope for national or international distribution
- Age rating
- Status of copyright and distribution rights
- Availability of technical and promotional materials
- Commitment of the producer or representative to the next stages
UnivFilms may approve, decline, or request further information before reaching a final decision.
Submission deadline
Films can be submitted until September 15, 2026
We recommend filling in the form well ahead of time, so that any problem with the link or the information can be sorted out before the deadline.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there any cost to submit a film?
No. Both the submission and the review by the UnivFilms curatorial team are free of charge.
What is the deadline?
Submissions remain open until September 15, 2026.
What kind of work can be submitted?
Feature, medium-length and short films, documentaries, series, miniseries, animation, and children's or faith-based content. The film must be finished and available for screening.
Can films from other countries take part?
Yes. The call is open to Brazilian and international productions, provided the person submitting holds the rights or the authorisation needed to present and negotiate the film.
Does the film need to be registered with ANCINE?
Registration with ANCINE, the Brazilian film agency, is considered according to the nature, origin and commercial status of the film. If your production is not registered yet, say so in the form. Our team may later ask for registration or equivalent documentation.
Do I need to send the original file now?
No. At this first stage you only need to fill in the form and provide a link to watch the complete film.
Can I send only the trailer?
No. A trailer can be included as supporting material, but our curatorial team needs access to the complete film in order to assess it.
Can the link be password protected?
Yes. In that case, include the password in the form and keep it valid throughout the review period.
How long does the review take?
It depends on how many films we receive, how long they run, and whether further assessment is needed. UnivFilms will get in touch as soon as the review is complete.
How will I hear the result?
The result will be sent to the email address or WhatsApp number given in the form.
What happens if my film is selected?
The UnivFilms team will contact you to request documents, details of the legal representative, technical materials, promotional files and any other information needed to negotiate and draw up the contract.
Does approval guarantee international distribution?
No. Selected films may be considered for streaming on UnivFilms and for possible national or international distribution opportunities. Each possibility depends on the profile of the film, the rights available, commercial interest and a specific contract negotiation.
What materials might be requested after approval?
We may request: the master file, trailer, poster, photographs and stills, synopses, credits, subtitles, age rating, proof of registration, proof of ownership, clearances for image, music and other rights, details of the legal representative and the production company, bank details for future payments, and any other documents needed for the contract and for distribution.
Can I submit more than one film?
Yes. To keep things organised, please fill in a separate form for each film.
Does UnivFilms guarantee that every film will be approved?
No. Every production goes through curatorial review. UnivFilms may approve, decline, or request further information.
Your film is ready.
The next step is putting it in front of an audience.
The new UnivFilms is on its way. We are building a catalogue of stories that cross borders, represent different cultures and find new viewers.
It starts with one simple decision: submitting your film.
Submit my film
Free submissions until September 15, 2026.