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Anomaly - The Rochester Genre Film Festival
NOVEMBER 11-15, 2026
 
 
 

Film Submissions for 2026 are CLOSED.


2026 Film Submission Details

Hey you! Have you made a great genre short or feature-length film recently? We’d love to see it! Public film submissions for this year’s festival are open February 25 through August 31, 2026. Complete details — including deadlines, details, and fees (reasonable!) — are available on FilmFreeway.

Early Deadline

APRIL 30

Regular Deadline

JUNE 30

Late Deadline

AUGUST 31

What are we looking for? The latest and greatest independent horror, action, science fiction, fantasy, dark comedy, and genre-related movies from around the world. Intrigue us, scare us, astound us, and make us laugh — show us what you’ve got!

Click here for FilmFreeway Details & To Submit
 
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