The UCLA Shorttakes Film Festival is an annual student film festival that showcases the work of emerging filmmakers from colleges and universities across the United States and globally. Established by the UCLA Campus Events Commission in 1992, the festival accepts short films, typically under ten minutes in length, across various genres including drama, comedy, documentary, and animation. A panel of esteemed judges from the entertainment industry evaluates the submissions, with the festival culminating in a red-carpet finale where multiple prizes and awards are presented to recognize outstanding achievements in filmmaking. The festival provides a significant platform for graduate and undergraduate students to display their creative talents and foster connections within the film industry.