Planet 9 Film Festival is an independent festival that features unique, interesting films & art made by people from all over the world.

Music videos, shorts, & features are all welcomed. Narrative as well as non narrative.

Planet 9 Film Fest usually holds screenings in Los Angeles , Detroit & NYC during the fall.

Each Event will be hosted by Special guest: Count Cat! & have a wacky set of judges.
There will be various awards & prizes for select film winners, live music & more!

Some films will be accepted and screened at the actual Festival while other runner ups will be selected for online review & digital hype!
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The festival was created by indie filmmakers as a means to build community & connection among lesser known indie/DIY filmmakers.
It is for the Under-the Underground!
Mwahahahahaha!

FILMS MUST INCLUDE
1. When film was made
2. City/town/village film was made
3. If film is online to the public
4. format(digital, film, animation)

Awards & Prizes

Special one of a kind Planet 9 Trophies, gift bags & gift certificates will be awarded. Some selects may be a featured filmmaker on Castle Cat internet show!

Rules & Terms

The festivals focuses on themes of sci-fi, horror, psychedelic & experimental.

Cosmic conscious, creative, macabre, passion, DIY, punk rock, truly independent work, weird, interesting, unique films are what we are looking for! Although we are very open minded and love films of all sorts!

FILMS MUST INCLUDE
1. When film was made
2. City/town/village film was made
3. If film is online to the public
4. format(digital, film, animation)

Performance videos(performance art or live music/theatrics) for performers can submit video without the above.
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  • Kaye Vassey

    Participating in this festival was an honor. Although I couldn't attend, the communication and hospitality were amazing. I will definitely be submitting more films in the future. Thank you!!

    October 2024
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  • Erica Brown

    Had the best time both being involved in, but exposed to such unique films. So happy someone is showcasing them

    October 2024
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  • Bob Moricz

    This is an excellent and VERY BRAVE festival! Excellent for filmmakers who make crazy things no one understands or gives a $h!+ about. If you want truly edgy and weird stuff that doesn't look just like everything else that gets made, then this is the festival. Low key, fun, and doesn't take itself too seriously. Awesome folks with twisted tastes. A+++++++++. Proud to be associated with Planet 9. Space is the place!

    October 2024
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  • Ryann Price

    This was a fun festival! It was the middle of winter in Detroit but that didn't stop filmmakers from coming through to share and entertain with each other! Our film won "Most Excellent" which was dope! Thank you Planet 9!!

    May 2024
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  • Dina Yanni

    Thank you for screening "Joyride"! It was an honour, great festival.

    January 2024
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