Campy Cult B-Movie Fest: A Celebration of Glorious Cinematic Chaos

🎥 Lights, Camera, Absurdity! 🎥

Join us for a wild ride into the wonderfully weird world of Campy Cult B-Movie Fest! This one-of-a-kind film festival pays tribute to the "so-bad-it's-good" masterpieces that have defined cult cinema for decades. From over-the-top acting and wacky special effects to the bizarre storylines that make you question, "How did this even get made?"—we’re bringing it all to the big screen for an unforgettable night of laughs, nostalgia, and campy fun. Any Genre is welcomed. As long as it is Campy and B-Movie in nature.

Event Time and Day:
Saturday September 26th, 2026 at 11am and will run until 7pm with awards at 8pm.

Location:
3875 Green Industrial Way, Suite 703, Chamblee, GA, 30341

Awards & Prizes

Awards:

The Corman Award: For the ultimate "so-bad-it's-good" feature film of the festival.

Top 3 Shorts of Weirdness: The best three shorts in the film festival ranked.

Best Over-the-Top Performance: Celebrating the actor who embraced melodrama to perfection.

Most Glorious Special Effects (on a Budget): Honoring hilariously creative low-budget effects.

Fan Favorite Trash: Voted by the audience for the most beloved movie of the night.

The Ed Wood Legacy Award: Recognizing a filmmaker who embodies the fearless spirit of cult cinema by making a really out there flick.

Prizes:

Each person will receive an award for being a winner.

Rules & Terms

Film Submission Rules
Eligibility:

Films must fit the "so-bad-it’s-good" aesthetic, including campy, cult, or low-budget B-movie genres.

Submissions can be feature-length (over 75 minutes) or short films (under 20 minutes).
Content Restrictions:

Films must not contain people or animal actually being hurt. While campy humor is encouraged, submissions must comply with legal and ethical standards.

Submission Format:

Films must be submitted in .MP4 or .MOV format via a secure link (e.g., Vimeo, Google Drive) or on a USB/DVD. 1080P or 4K resolution in a H.264 Rec709 for final delivery in stereo for viewing at film festival. Can be a .MOV or .MP4 file.

Include a short synopsis (100 words max) and any promotional materials (posters, stills, etc.).

Deadline:

All submissions must be received by [February 8th]. Late entries may not be accepted.

Fees:

Waivers may be granted in special cases (contact us).

Selection Process:

Films will be reviewed by the festival committee. Selected films will be notified by [February 21st]. Submission does not guarantee selection.

Terms for Participation

Rights and Permissions:

By submitting a film, participants confirm they own or have secured all necessary rights (including music, visuals, etc.). The festival may use clips, posters, and stills for promotional purposes.

Screening Agreement:

Selected films will be screened publicly during the festival. The festival reserves the right to determine the screening schedule.

Attendance:

Filmmakers are encouraged but not required to attend the festival. Discounts on tickets may be available for filmmakers.

Judging and Awards:

Decisions made by the judging panel are final and based on the festival's criteria (creativity, humor, originality, and entertainment value).

General Event Rules

Audience Conduct:

This is a fun and inclusive event—be respectful to fellow attendees, filmmakers, and staff. Cheering, jeering, and quoting during screenings are encouraged (but keep it lighthearted!).

Refund Policy:

Tickets are non-refundable except in cases of event cancellation.

Photography & Filming:

The festival may record or photograph portions of the event. By attending, you consent to being included in promotional materials.

Liability

The festival organizers and venue are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property. Participants assume all risks associated with their attendance or submission.

We can’t wait to celebrate the wonderfully weird world of campy cinema with you! If you have any questions or need further clarification, contact us at campycultbmoviefest@gmail.com.
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  • Tobias Rothacker

    The Campy B-Movie Film Festival was such an amazing honor to be part of! My stop-motion short Antisocial received the award for Most Glorious Special Effects, and I was so excited when the handcrafted trophy even made its way to me across continents here in Germany. Sadly, I couldn’t be there in person, but I hope to make the trip for a future project in the coming years. Huge thanks to the organizers for supporting independent and handmade films – it means a lot!

    August 2025
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  • Alan Watkins

    I was so excited to have our film "Every Day is Christmas" (which we had edited down to a 2 minute version) be accepted into this years film festival! It's hard to find festivals with specific categories for micro shorts!

    August 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks 🙏. We are happy to show your film. Thanks 🙏

  • Dark Market

    Wicked event I loved it so much

    August 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks. Hope to have you submit again.

  • Shannon Chamlee

    The Campy B-Movie Film Festival in Atlanta was an absolute blast! Huge thanks to the organizers for selecting our film Telephone Trouble, we had such a fun time screening alongside so many wild and creative projects. The award we received was unbelievably cool and insanely creative, it looks killer on my coffin shelf at home. Can’t wait to come back next year and submit our next film and even if we don't have another I will be happy to attend!

    July 2025
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    Response from festival:

    It was a pleasure having you come out.

  • Lon Takiguchi

    A really gem of a film festival. A true champion of unique voices. I can't say enough about how amazing communication the festival had with my producers. I can't wait to see how big this festival becomes. Truly grateful that they took a chance and played my short film. AND it won an award!

    July 2025
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks 🙏. It’s going to be even bigger and better next year.