The Wayward Festival: Films Outside the Box
Society is diverse.
Today’s world isn’t reflected by legacy media.
People are telling unique stories, but not everyone can find an audience.
We set up a film festival, magazine, and community to give you a chance to be heard.
Our commitment: a rolling yearly schedule of film festivals in all 50 states of the USA, all 9 counties in the UK, and the 5 regions of Canada – plus online screening.
Step into the future.
Step outside the box.
We focus on narratives highlighting:
Disability
Mental health
LGBTQ
Trans
Race
Class
Religion
and more
All filmmakers are welcome, whether black, white, brown, pink, gay, straight, non-binary, abled, differently abled, female, identifying as female, male, extraterrestrial or anything else.
Enter our LA festival.
We have a low barrier to entry: submissions are just $10 for everyone. We welcome filmmakers and screenwriters of all levels; whether you’re a seasoned director, a first-timer with a great idea, or even a YouTuber, we want to see your work!
All genres are welcome, from narrative drama & comedy to documentary, experimental film, genre, action, musical horror or thriller. We also want to read your TV pilot, short film or feature screenplay.
Join us at our festival events in LA in August 2017 & in London in September 2017. We also screen films all year round with the help of our cinema and streaming partners.
501(c) nonprofit status
Festival events in Los Angeles
Wayward Festival will be curating events throughout Los Angeles between August 25th, 2017 to September 30th, 2017. Find the event list below and stay tuned for further programming!
Friday, August 25th, 2017
Online previews
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
8pm - 11pm
Opening party at a private residence in the Hollywood Hills. Meet & greet for filmmakers, festival supporters, and guests. Open bar, trailer screenings, food & drinks, and performance.
Friday, September 1st
8pm - 11pm
Documentary screenings
Friday, September 8th
1pm - 3pm
World Cinema screenings
Saturday, September 9th
8pm - 11pm
Mixed screenings
Friday, September 15th
3pm - 5pm
TV Pilot screenings
Friday, September 22nd
7pm - 10pm
Awards & Closing Party
