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Whoops Film Festival is an American film festival that takes place in New York City, New York, annually. It is touted as the first film festival for 'bad movies'. Founded in July, 2015, Whoops has gone on to gain a cult following amongst the festival circuit, and is known widely as an event for "talented filmmakers who may have screwed up". It is currently in its second year slated for a March 2017 event.

History

Submissions opened for the first year in July, 2015 and ended in December, 2015. According to the official Facebook page, the first year brought in over 150 entries from 17 countries. The Second year began in September 2016 and ended February 9th, 2017. The second year brought in 160 entries from 20 countries. The 2017 festival will be the first live event and will feature submissions from both years.

Reaction

The Wall Street Journal described Whoops Film Festival as "a sort of anti-festival" in its story on emerging film festivals in New York City. Online people have responded with positivity regarding it as a comedy fest. Videomaker.com is rumored to be partnering with Whoops Film Festival for the 2018 season.