“The horrors persist…but so do us creative weirdos!”
The Weird Horror Film Festival was created in 2025 as a way to collectively and creatively express and channel our hopes & fears, disgust and remorse . As the days become shorter providing a project with a purpose, to connect with like minded folk and gather to show our support for each other amidst the true life horrors.
Horror films have long been a safe controlled way to explore morbid and dark curiosities. To face what is kept hidden from society, and to have a safe space to experience heightened arousal of the senses and responses.
This year the horrors of the world have further intensified.
To create a film in these current times which is within the realm of “Weird” and “Horror” we wish for film makers to empower themselves and others by using the powers of creativity to twist the narrative, have some bloody fun, meet new friends and fly your weirdo flag high.
We are honored to have Dr Chelsea Nichols and Aaron Lister aka ‘Curator of Screams’ as judges of films made for the Weird Horror Film Festival awards ceremony. All contestants are eligible for and receive an award.
In 2025 the Grand Supreme Darling award plaque was awarded to Tūāraki Kāpiti Tribe for their film ‘Tunnel Vision’.
This year the ritual of relinquishing and bestowing the Grand Supreme Darling plaque begins its legacy, as it will be passed on to this years overall winner.
WHFF Host Bek Coogan aka SheRa Aotearoa’s first Shewolf 
Bek demonstrating WHFF etiquette 
The Grand Supreme Darling award 
Tūāraki Kāpiti Tribe receiving the Grand Supreme Darling award 
Tūāraki Kāpiti tribe 
Tammy and D, “Her Pain My Burden” 
Sophia Frankass, Frudd-Panandalian,,, Pagkawala; Nadula – 
Action Packed films-Simon Cuming and Mike Heynes”at home with evil” 
Early Bird team 
Jess Stab -Tape 32 
Ominous Communication-Derek 
Ross- Zombie Cativo 
Holly, Aaron, Bek, Chelsea 
Artemis (Black Flock’s mascot) posing with gory bag 
Intermission 
Zard, Chris and Fen ‘behind the scenes-light sound and projection’ 
Holly and Bek ‘Behind the scenes” 
The Black Flock Art Collective is an artist-run initiative with a focus on building creative community and uplifting artists . Since February 2025 we have been organizing creative events which aim to be inclusive and accessible for both artists and art appreciators .
If you would like to collaborate or be involved in future events in any way we would love to hear from you.
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