The 12th Ulaanbaatar International Film Festival was successfully organized in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia from October 10-25, 2020 despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic. The festival featured 18 feature films and 1 short film from 11 countries. It also held film forums, a children's program, and provided training to emerging Mongolian film directors. The Arts Council of Mongolia, which organizes the festival, also awarded scholarships to talented young students studying arts and culture.