We're Back!
We thought we were done, but we realized we're just getting started. After retiring the fest in 2022, we realized last year it was time to return. And we're bringing it back AGAIN to where it started, the Registry Theatre in Downtown Kitchener, Ontario. Canada, y'all.
Turns out the world needs more Deep Cut Film action, and when the world calls, we answer (eventually). Long live indie film! Long live local culture!
July 19, 2025. Save the date. Seriously. Put in in your calendar right now ... you would feel the fool if you missed this event!
This festival is the film equivalent to the deep cut on your fav record. That amazing track that never makes the airwaves, but to you and yours, out rocks the single.
So we want you to dig deep. We want to screen the cinema from the edge, the fringe frames that need to be seen and shared. We want your awesome films.
We're looking for ALL genres (yes, horror too), as well as works that don't easily fit in to any specific box. We'll have different blocks of films, and depending on what we receive will determine the categories.
But here's what we're envisioning, film blocks under the themes of:
Action
Thrillers
Comedy
Home movies
Road movies
Cheese movies
Drama
Documentaries
Yes, the categories are wide, but a deep cut doesn't limit itself to one genre. Show us what you've got, we can't wait to watch. We love indies, and we love keeping things weird. We love to watch.
Some general guidelines:
NO features. Send those to Sundance.
Keep it tight. If you're film reveals a brilliant philosophy, let's get to it.
Easy on the credits. A two-minute film doesn't need three minutes of credits. Make a festival cut.
No 'poetic' films composed of long takes of flowing / waving water.
Yes, we like weird, but keep it together. No bees stinging d**ks, please. Keep our souls intact.
Entertain us. Entertain your audience. People want to think, yes, and they want to be entertained, too. No boring films, please.
That's about it (there are more rules below, mostly technical), so have fun and we'd love to have you in the fest!
This is a juried festival and winners will receive the Deep Cut Award for various categories. Rumour has it we're going to present awards DURING the fest this time around. So modern!