Submit your film. Enter a challenge. Get weird, scary, and hilariously dark.
Weird Short Films showcases the most original shorts on our @WeirdShortFilms YouTube channel, on our website Watch page, and at The Vino Theater in Brooklyn on April 18th.
Genres We Love: Horror, B-horror, psychological thrillers, dark comedies.
Our films are designed to enhance the cannabis-friendly experience through striking visuals, thoughtful sound design, and bold creative choices. No need to feature cannabis, it’s about creating a mind-expanding connection for audiences who love genre cinema.
What You Get
Featured on our website Watch page and YouTube channel
A chance at the Brooklyn screening with filmmaker interviews
Ongoing film challenges to boost your IMDb titles
Visibility & Community If selected, your film benefits from the collective traffic of all featured works. Every selection contributes to the visibility of all films on the channel and in the festival. A rising tide lifts every filmmaker.
The Live Event Two curated screening blocks A themed dress-up party (costumes welcome) Networking and spotlight for your work
Our Mission Founded by filmmaker Christopher Wells, Weird Short Films is a home for bold, unconventional storytelling — where indie creators, from DIY to pro, can share, collaborate, and get noticed.
