WeirdFest is a film making competition based in the Okanagan region in the province of British Columbia, Canada. Our goal is to uncover the weirdest films in the Thompson/Okanagan and the world.

The focus of this contest is to locate and promote strangely entertaining filmmakers that may otherwise be ignored by the mainstream. Although things like professional camera techniques and lighting are vitally important in film making, the focus of this competition is the story. Unlike some film competitions, minor technical flaws will take a back seat to a bizarrely unique creative vision.

Awards & Prizes

-Weirdest Thompson/Okanagan film
-Weirdest BC film
-Weirdest Canadian film
-Weirdest international film

Rules & Terms

- Your film MUST BE WEIRD, quirky and otherwise odd!
- Your film must also be entertaining, weirdly entertaining.
- Films competing for the main awards must have been completed (or significantly revised) within the last year. Older films can still be submitted and may receive honorable mentions.
- Films must be between 5 and 90 minutes long.

By submitting you also agree and acknowledge the following legal terms:
- You own all rights necessary to be submitting your film, including music rights.
- You give WeirdFest the right to screen the project at the next edition of the competition.
- You give WeirdFest the right to use any stills, excerpts, titles and any other info related to the films for promotional purposes.
- You have read and understood all the rules and comply.

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  • Luke Meneok

    The line-up was well-curated and I am very thankful that my film was selected. It was disappointing to find out this had to be online instead of an in-person event, but it was solid that they offered a refund for submission fees. Communication overall was on-point and everyone was very polite and respectful.

    October 2024
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  • Stewart McLain

    Festival organizers did a great job curating a diverse slate of films with a wide range of budgets and production values, all wonderfully weird. I was a little disappointed when they announced the live venue had been lost and the event would be online only, but Festival Director Michal Fullerton did right by offering a refund of the submission fee to anyone who wished to withdraw. In the end, moving online was more fun for me because I got to see all of the films. I'm excited to see what the future holds for Weirdfest and I’m proud to have my movie, “The Xxtra Deadd” win Weirdest International Film in the festival's first year!

    September 2024
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  • Jeff Boarts

    Thanks so much for choosing Crystal Quest! I'm grateful for being part of the festival. I really enjoyed the films that were showcased during the screening.

    September 2024
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  • Fabio Servullo

    Festival muito legal, uma honra participar.
    Obrigado

    September 2024
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  • Tate Cozza

    I had the pleasure of having my short film Exploding Influencers featured at WeirdFest and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. The festival was unique, and as expected, things got wonderfully weird! The selection of films lived up to the festival’s reputation, providing a perfect platform for creative, unconventional stories. I appreciated how the festival embraced bold and experimental content, giving filmmakers like myself a space to showcase our work.

    Exploding Influencers felt right at home among the lineup, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it. The festival not only highlights the strange and surreal but celebrates indie creators with a passion for the weird and wonderful. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I look forward to seeing more of what this festival has to offer in the future.

    September 2024
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