Pest Control Film Festival is a Michigan-based festival committed to screening the horrific, the bizarre, the esoteric, and all other disquieting cinematic subgenres. Our brand has a wide range suited for equally wide reach: traditional horror, B-movie schlock, experimental oddities, grindhouse glory, animated aberrations, and the like. We encourage submissions that think outside the box and dare to challenge their audience.

WE SUPPORT LOCAL FILMMAKERS!
We want to see your macabre Michigan masterpiece! If you're local to the mitten, take advantage of our discounted 'Michigan Made' submission tier. To be eligible the film MUST be shot entirely in Michigan with local crew/talent.

Awards & Prizes

Awards will be given to the following:
*Best Short Short
*Best Short Film
*Best Student Film
*Best Feature Film
*Best Michigan Made
*Plaque of Pestilence (the most shocking showpiece)
*Audience Choice

Rules & Terms

Festival rules are as follows:

1: The submitter holds applicable copyrights to the film (including any music used in the film).

2: All submissions must be in English or have English subtitles.

3: The submitter shall indemnify and hold harmless Pest Control Film Festival from and against any claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) that may be incurred because of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening materials entered.

4: The submitter grants Pest Control Film Festival the right to use any excerpts from the film, as well as any information included with the film submission, as exhibition for promotional purposes.
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  • Jack Warner

    Had an absolute BLAST at the Pest Control Film Festival this year! These SICKOS really know how to put on a show -- incredible programming, great location, and everyone involved was so friendly and accommodating. I'm a B.F. (Big Fan). HIGHLY recommended. Pest Control for LIFE.

    October 2025
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  • Marceline Keedle

    I was very honored to have my work featured and awarded at Pest Control! They event organizers are very kind and communicative. Can't wait for next year!

    October 2025
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  • Markham Samuels

    Thanks so much Pest Control Film Fest for having us as part of the festival! It was wonderful to participate in the film festival this year! Thanks again from everyone on the "Firecrow" team :)

    October 2025
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  • Matthew SILVA

    Fun program, great communication, solid promotion

    October 2025
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  • sean kurosawa

    I wasn't able to actually attend, but the staff were very accommodating. Thank you for choosing my film for your Bad Movie Festival！

    October 2025
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