SHORT FILM SUBMISSIONS are CLOSED

River Bear Films will be hosting the next installment of the Simply Weird Film Festival soon!

The Simply Weird Film Festival is back, and seeking short films that dare to be different. From strange ideas to the straight up bizarre, we’re here to celebrate the bold, the unique, and the wonderfully weird. If your film defies convention and thinks outside the box, we want to see it!

Submission Criteria:

• Genres: Horror, Horror-Comedy, Science Fiction, Documentary, Mockumentary, Animation, or Experimental.
• Total Runtime (TRT) cannot exceed 12 minutes.

Filmmakers of selected films will be given 2 festival passes. 

AWARDS & PRIZES

The Golden Weird Wiener Award!

• The best short film of the festival, voted on by our audience, will be honored with the Golden Weird Wiener Award. A handmade trophy crafted by Atlanta artist, Manic Lawd.

FESTIVAL VENUE 

Red's Beer Garden 

Address: 1328 Boulevard SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 

Q: How many short films will be screened?  

A: It depends on the scale of our festival. We selected only 10 short films for our festival in March 2025. 

Q: How will the winning film be chosen? 

A: The Golden Weird Wiener Award will be voted on by our audience. 

Q: How much are tickets for the festival? 

A: Tickets for the festival are $18. 

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.           
 

Follow @Riverbearfilms & @Redsbeergarden 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