UPIKE Film & Media Arts Festival
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The UPIKE Film & Media Arts Festival is an annual festival in Pikeville, Kentucky, produced by the University of Pikeville’s Film and Media Arts program and its students. It is notable for its focus on promoting filmmaking in Eastern Kentucky while also accepting submissions from around the world, and it screens a broad mix of narrative, documentary, animated, experimental, youth, feature, and short films. The festival has included free public screenings, awards, and a special emphasis on Appalachian and regional stories, giving it a distinctive place as a regional showcase within the broader film festival circuit.[1][2][3][8][12]
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
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- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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- Documented history with archived programs
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