The 'International Fortean Film Festival' is run by filmmakers and people with a passion for all things weird and paranormal....

ABOUT US

We are non-elitist and non-political, and welcome entries from all Fortean (and non-Fortean) filmmakers around the globe irrespective of age or experience, with several categories to celebrate a wide range of genres, paying special attention to film projects which may be deemed quirky and unusual, or sit outside the mainstream.

In our previous seasons there was a multi-level award structure, however for the 2025 season there will now be one single winner for each category.

The trophy for the 'Judge's Award for Best of Show' will be presented to the submission which our jury deem to be the overall best entrant in the festival.

There will also be an 'Audience Choice Award' which attendees of the live event will be able to vote for in-person.

WHAT DOES 'FORTEAN' MEAN?

Fortean - /ˈfôrdēən/ /ˈfɔrdiən/

adjective.

1. A subject of the unexplained, unknown, paranormal, supernatural or strange/anomalous phenomena.
2. Of or relating to 'Charles Fort' (6th August 1874 – 3rd May 1932); he was an American writer and researcher who studied anomalous phenomena.

noun.

1. A person who studies and investigates the unexplained.

WHY CHOOSE US?

There are many perks to submitting your project to the 'International Fortean Film Festival', which include: -

• We have been able to facilitate the sale of UK television rights for at least one submission in every season of our festival to date - as aquisitions to major network A+E, leading to premieres on UK television on renowned channels Sky History and Blaze.

• A guarantee that your project will be viewed and judged by an international panel of industry professionals from the world of film and television, from both in front and behind the camera, with a wealth of connections to numerous main-stream television networks, distributors and media outlets.

• This is an IMDb approved festival.

• £1 SUBMISSION for the category of 'Best Poster/Press Kit'.

• Guaranteed free publicity for all official selections via our social media platforms.

• The potential for publicity through interviews on established genre-specific YouTube channels and podcasts, as well as the possibility of being interviewed by the prestigious 'Fortean Times' magazine.

• The potential for reviews to be published in a range of media forms with a range of media outlets, including British national newspapers.

• A non-elitist approach which will offer constructive feedback to every submission.

• Bespoke selection and award laurels.

• Discount on submission for FilmFreeway Gold members.

• The creators of the most exceptional submissions may be invited to join the judging panel for the next season of the festival, offering a potential opportunity to gain experience behind the scenes of the judging process and live film screenings.

• A great opportunity to network with industry professionals and have your project catch the eyes of international distributors.