Dead Weird- Austin's Horror & Genre Film Fest

Horror, sci-fi, cult, comedy-horror, experimental, animation, weird drama, found footage, and anything too strange for a typical fest.

This year, we only accept short film under 40 minutes.

Click the FilmFreeway link to find out about deadlines and fees. Submit early for discount submissions.

 We accept films completed any year.
 

Films not in English must include English subtitles.
 

 Accepted filmmakers will be notified via FilmFreeway and email.
 

 You may submit more than one film, but each requires a separate entry and fee.
  

 You must own all rights to your film and its content.
   

Winners will receive a custom crystal trophy to celebrate their achievement.

Best Film

The film that defines Dead Weird. Original, unforgettable, and impossible to shake.

Best Director

For the filmmaker whose vision and craft pull us deepest into the strange.

Audience Choice

Chosen by the crowd. The film that hits hardest with our festival audience.

Best Local Film

Awarded to the strongest work made by a Texas filmmaker or filmed in Texas.

Weird Visionary

For the filmmaker who pushes boundaries with bold ideas and fearless imagination.

Dark Discovery

The breakout work that surprises, unsettles, or reveals something we’ve never seen before.

...and More

Surprise awards that honor the spirit of Dead Weird - because some films can’t be put in a box.