Weird Short Films Festival

New York, United States · Years Running: First Year

Submit your film. Enter a challenge. Get weird, scary, and hilariously dark. The Weird Short Films Festival showcases the most original shorts on our @WeirdShortFilms YouTube channel, on our website Watch page, and at The Vino Theater in Brooklyn on April 18th. Genres We Love: Horror, B-horror, psychological thrillers, dark comedies. We are - outside the grasp of proper society. Our genre-defying visuals and soundscapes create a mind-expanding experience for a modern, sophisticated audience. What You Get Featured on our website Watch page and YouTube channel (optional) A chance at the Brooklyn screening with filmmaker interviews Ongoing film challenges to boost your IMDb titles Visibility & Community If selected, your film benefits from the collective traffic of all featured works. Every selection contributes to the visibility of all films on the channel and in the festival. A rising tide lifts every filmmaker. The Live Event (21+) Two curated screening blocks A themed dress-up party (costumes welcome) Networking and spotlight for your work Our Mission Founded by filmmaker Christopher Wells, Weird Short Films is a home for bold, unconventional storytelling - where indie creators, from DIY to pro, can share, collaborate, and get noticed.

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