SHORT FILM SUBMISSIONS are closed

River Bear Films will be hosting the third installment of the Simply Weird Film Festival on 

Wednesday, October 30th, 2024. From 5pm to 10:30pm.

The Simply Weird Film Festival is calling for short films that embrace strange ideas, dive into bizarre worlds, and celebrate those who think a little outside the box.  If you have a short film that fits this bill, we want to see it! 

Submission Criteria:

• Genres: Horror, Horror-Comedy, Science Fiction, or Experimental
• Animated shorts and quirky documentary shorts in the specified genres/sub-genres are welcome
• Total Runtime (TRT) must be 15 minutes or less

AWARDS & PRIZES

The Simply Weirdest Award - Best of the Fest!

• The top short film of the festival will be honored with a one-of-a-kind, handmade trophy crafted by Atlanta artist, Manic Lawd, along with an explosive prize package from our sponsor, Exploding Kittens!

The Preposterous Peach Award - The Simply Weirdest Georgia-Made Short Film

• This award celebrates the quirkiest short film produced in Georgia. The winner will receive a unique, handcrafted trophy from Manic Lawd, plus a fantastic prize package from our local Atlanta sponsors!

FESTIVAL VENUE 

HC's Biergarten

Address: 640 Reed St. SE, Atlanta, GA 30312

ATTENDEE INFORMATION                    

Enjoy a Complimentary Drink with Any Purchase
(Includes non-alcoholic beverages) 

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: How long is the film festival?  
A: The film festival will be held for 1 day on Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 from 5pm to 10:30pm. In the future we hope to have a multi-day festival!

Q: When will the  first shorts block begin?  
A: The first block of short films will begin at 5:15. So Attendees  can comfortably arrive, grab a drink, a snack, and find their seats. 

Q: Do I need to bring an ID or meet a minimum age requirement to attend the event?
A: The festival is open to all ages. However, please be prepared to  show ID upon arrival. Attendees aged 21 and over will receive wristbands  to help bar staff identify them.

Q: What types of films will be screened at the festival?
A: The Simply Weird Film Festival features short films across a  variety of genres, including comedy, horror, animation, Science Fiction,  and more. Our goal is to present a diverse and captivating lineup that  caters to various tastes and interests, though some may not be suitable  for young children. All films are less than 15 minutes in length.              
 

Follow @Riverbearfilms on Instagram to stay up to date with all the upcoming announcements. 

Sean Osorio

Festival Director 

Email: Simplyweirdfilmfest@gmail.com

Filmfreeway Page: https://filmfreeway.com/Simplyweirdff

Purchase Tickets: https://filmfreeway.com/Simplyweirdff/tickets