Below is a list of film festivals that screen underground, avant-garde and experimental films. The list is organized strictly alphabetically.
We’re in the process of updating this page to include screening dates, and perhaps submission deadlines. We stress that it’s a process. Feel free to check back for more updates.
(Note: “(est.)” means that we don’t have confirmed screening dates yet, but estimate when the festival is typically held.)
Arizona Underground Film Festival
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
B-movie, Underground and Trash Film Festival
Boston Underground Film Festival
Calgary Underground Film Festival
Chicago Underground Film Festival
Florida Experimental Film/Video Festival
Melbourne Underground Film Festival
Milwaukee Underground Film Festival
Montreal Underground Film Festival
Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival
Revelation Perth International Film Festival
San Diego Underground Film Festival
South Texas Underground Film Festival
The Spooky Movie International Film Festival
Sydney Underground Film Festival
We Make Movies International Film Festival
On Hiatus or Defunct:
ATA Film & Video Festival
Alchemy Film & Moving Image Festival
Arkansas Underground Film Festival
Austin Underground Film Festival
Backseat Film Festival
Brisbane Underground Film Festival
Denver Underground Film Festival
Hi/Lo Film Festival
Hi Mom! Film Festival
Miami Underground Film Festival
Migrating Forms
Minneapolis Underground Film Festival
New Haven Underground Film Festival
New York Underground Film Festival
Oakland Underground Film Festival
PDX Film Festival
PollyGrind
Twin Cities Underground Film Festival
Wisconsin Underground Film Festival
Zero Film Festival
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