LIFE IS STRANGE.
BE STRANGER.
Truly Independent Cinema
At Stranger Days Independent Film Festival, we celebrate the art of truly independent cinema. Our focus is on showcasing unique, thought-provoking films that push the boundaries of traditional cinema. We believe in supporting emerging filmmakers and providing a platform for them to share their vision with the world.
Industry Networking
In addition to showcasing great films, Stranger Days Independent Film Festival provides opportunities for industry networking. Our festival attracts filmmakers, producers, distributors, and other professionals from all over the world. We believe in fostering connections and helping filmmakers take their careers to the next level.
Not Your Typical Film Festival
No Corporate Sponsors.
No Red Carpets.
No High-Brow Bulls**t.
Just Strange Films for Strange Folks.
It's not just our catchphrase. It's what we're all about here. We don't believe in all the typical pretentious stuff of a lot of other festivals.
We're weird. We're strange. We're underground. And we're proud of it!
Awards
We believe in recognizing the exceptional work of independent filmmakers. Each year, we present awards in a variety of categories, including Narrative Features, Narative Shorts, Documentary, Regional, International, and Genre Awards.
Our Top Prize: The Adam York Memorial Award for Best in Show is named in honor of our Co-Founder, Adam York, who passed away in 2021.
Admission is Always Free
The Stranger Days Independent Film Festival is Absolutely 100% FREE to attend. And it always will be.
We don't charge admission. Come on out. Watch some cool films. Meet some cool people. Have a good time. That's what we're about here.
Festival Programming
Our team of experienced programmers carefully curates each year's lineup to showcase the best in independent cinema. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive program that appeals to a wide range of audiences and gives a voice to often overlooked and underrepresented films.