MidWest WeirdFest revealed the first films selected for the 2026 festival, including the world premieres of Incubation by Joshua Land and Victor Fink, The Philip Experiment by Thomas Eliot, and Sunset Strip Killers by Chad Ferrin.
MidWest WeirdFest
From the founder of Australia’s two leading genre film festivals – A Night of Horror International Film Festival and Fantastic Planet, Sydney Sci-Fi and Fantasy Film Festival – comes a cinematic celebration of all things frightening, fantastic, underground, off-beat, alternative, and just plain weird… to the American Midwest!
The Midwest is filled with dark and mysterious byways, strange critters, and mythical beasties. And the great state of Wisconsin has had more than its share: from the very real monsters Ed Gein and Jeffery Dahmer, to legendary cryptids like the Beast of Bray Road and the Hodag, to weird and wonderful places such as the Forevertron, UFO landing ports, and the mythical town of killer midgets known as Haunchyville…. It’s he perfect territory for a festival that focuses on the weird.
MidWest WeirdFest started in 2017 and takes place in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
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MidWest WeirdFest Reveals First Films – Premieres of ‘Sunset Strip Killers’, ‘Incubation’, ‘The Philip Experiment’
Sunset Strip Killers by Chad Ferrin
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Joseph Granda’s ‘The Sasqualogist’ Wins Palmer d’Or at 9th MidWest WeirdFest | Complete Winners List
Joseph Granda and Festival director Dean Bertram (courtesy MWFF) Joseph Granda has won the Palmer d’Or Award at the 9th annual MidWest WeirdFest in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for his film The Sasqualogist. Granda wrote, directed, and stars in the film that presents the microcosm of the Bigfoot research community. The award was instituted in 2023 to honor the memory of Wisconsin sci-fi and Fortean pioneer, Raymond A. Palmer, and recognize excellence in the field today.
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9th MidWest WeirdFest Unveils Lineup, World Premiere of Adam Seidel’s ‘Anywhere’
Anywhere directed by Adam Seidel (courtesy MidWest WeirdFest) The 9th annual MidWest WeirdFest taking place March 6-9, 2025 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin unveiled the lineup including the world premiere of twisting, neo-noir thriller Anywhere.
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9th MidWest WeirdFest Unveils First Films – Cocaine Stepdad, The Sasqualogist
Cocaine Stepdad directed by Cody Larue, Dylan Grady (courtesy MidWest WeirdFest) The 9th MidWest WeirdFest, set to take place from March 6-9, 2025, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has unveiled its first wave of seven feature films. Films include Anywhere, Beyond Bizarre: The Life and Art of John Willie, Cocaine Stepdad, The Sasqualogist, Straight on Till Morning, Tim Travers & The Time Travelers Paradox, and Traumnovelle.
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Jethro Waters’ ‘Gunfighter Paradise’ Wins Best Film Prize at 8th MidWest WeirdFest
Gunfighter Paradise filmmakers L to R Kyle Lewis, Jethro Waters, Sara Ayele, Rob Hinkle (courtesy Midwest Weirdfest) Jethro Waters’ Gunfighter Paradise captured the prestigious “Best Film” award at the 8th annual MidWest WeirdFest in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The film is a dark comedic examination of the contemporary South. It is as hilarious as it is horrific, and resonates with a genuine understanding of human nature, particularly our violent and religious drives and impulses.
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World Premiere of ‘Blind Cop 2’ Headlines Lineup for 8th MidWest WeirdFest in Wisconsin
Blind Cop 2 8th annual MidWest WeirdFest film festival taking place March 1-3, 2024 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, announced its full program.
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8th MidWest WeirdFest Announces First Wave of Films – ‘The Buildout’, ‘Villains Inc.’ and More
The Buildout The 8th MidWest WeirdFest film festival taking place March 1-3, 2024 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin announced its first programming wave of “all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird.”
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Mark Polish’s MURMUR Wins Best Film at MidWest WeirdFest, Melissa Tittl’s CODE 12 Wins Palmer d’Or
Melissa Tittl was awarded the Palmer d’Or for Code 12 at 7th MidWest WeirdFest The 7th MidWest WeirdFest wrapped last week and announced the winning films, with the chilling techno-thriller Murmur from director Mark Polish (Twin Falls Idaho, The Astronaut Farmer) awarded the festival’s prestigious “Best Film” award.
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Mark Polish’s MURMUR to Open MidWest WeirdFest 2023
Murmur directed by Mark Polish Filmmaker Mark Polish’s Murmur, an edge-of-your-seat techno-thriller, will open the 7th annual edition of MidWest WeirdFest on Friday March 3. He will also partake in a Q&A following the film’s screening.
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7th MidWest WeirdFest Reveals Final Wave of Films incl. BRAEK
Braek directed by John Fallon. MidWest WeirdFest 2023 announced the full program for the 7th annual edition taking place March 3-5, 2025 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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Melissa Tittl’s UFO WITNESS Documentary to World Premiere at MidWest WeirdFest
Melissa Tittl with researcher Willia Henry in Code 12 Directed and presented by Melissa Tittl, Code 12, a new documentary on the secret nature of reality world premieres at the 7th annual MidWest WeirdFest.
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7th MidWest WeirdFest Film Festival Reveals First Wave of Films – AGATHA, BIGFOOT AND MARTY and More
Agatha directed by Roland Becerra, Kelly Bigelow Becerra 7th MidWest WeirdFest, taking place March 3-5, 2023 at the Micon Downtown Cinema in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, announced its first programming wave “of all things fantastic, frightening, paranormal, and just plain weird” for 2023.