Berlin International Film Festival
Berlin, Germany
100
Tier AFIAPFOscarScreenings
Festival dossier
Weekend Of Fear
Erlangen, Germany · Est. 1997 · Established legitimate festival with meaningful track record
Tier BTrusted
Erlangen, Germany
63
Legitimacy ScoreShould I submit?
Solid signals — do normal diligence
Tier B looks established enough for many filmmakers. Check fees, programming fit, and recent editions before submitting.
- No physical screenings
- 29 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
Overview
Weekend Of Fear is a long-running independent film festival in Erlangen, Germany, devoted to horror, sci-fi, fantasy, action, thrillers, and other genre films. It is notable as a cult event for fans of wicked and obscure movies, with a reputation in the genre circuit for showcasing German-premiere screenings, audience awards, and a small selection of new feature and short films.
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+28 pts)
- 29 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
- Legitimacy signals outweigh concerns (3 vs 1)
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- Documented history with archived programs
- Has FilmFreeway community ratings
Festival Details
Founded
1997
FilmFreeway community
Avg. rating
3.8/ 5
Reviews
4
Synced 4 days ago
- Filmmaker
Everything great here. Top fest
- Filmmaker
Domiziano Cristopharo
- Filmmaker
2nd time playing this FANTASTIC film festival!
- Filmmaker
It was a true honor to be part of this festival with my movie NATI MORTI. Thank you!!!
- Filmmaker
Mike and the gang are brilliant such fans and great selection of movies!
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