Where Internet Culture Meets Indie Cinema
Weird Films is a production company that thrives on the strange, the bold, and the unexpected. We take the stories people are genuinely interested in—viral events, internet memes, cultural conspiracies—and turn them into films that are fresh, hilarious, and deeply relevant. Instead of following traditional Hollywood formulas, we let the internet shape our storytelling, blending humor, heart, and a touch of the surreal to create something entirely new.
What Makes Us Different?
Inspired by the Internet’s Wildest Ideas – We don’t just reference memes; we build whole worlds around them. From the Storm Area 51 movement (Area 51 Love Raid) to urban legends and pop culture oddities (Pizza Rat), we transform digital moments into unforgettable cinematic experiences.
Bridging Internet Culture & Film – Our stories reflect the way modern audiences consume and engage with content—fast, funny, and always self-aware. We blend indie film authenticity with the chaotic energy of meme culture, conspiracy theories, and digital folklore.
The Weird with a Side of Real – Beneath the absurdity, our films have emotional depth. We take the ridiculous and make it meaningful, proving that internet-born stories can have real heart.
The Weird Films Formula:
Step 1: Find the Sparks – What’s blowing up online? Viral trends, strange obsessions, digital rabbit holes—we tap into what’s captivating people right now.
Step 2: Flip the Script – Instead of just playing on internet jokes, we craft full-fledged narratives that explore why these ideas resonate so deeply.
Step 3: Add Meaning – At the core of every Weird Films project is a story about human connection, love, and identity—wrapped in a uniquely bizarre package.
The Future of Weird Films
With Area 51 Love Raid leading the charge, Weird Films is carving out a space for a new kind of storytelling—one that takes what people are actually talking about and turns it into art. Think of us as the indie A24-meets- Carton Network for the TikTok generation, where the internet’s greatest conspiracies, memes, and cult obsessions become the next great cinematic event.
Because the best stories aren’t just the ones Hollywood thinks people want—they’re the ones the audience is already obsessed with.
Chase Markoff
Chase was born on April 17, 2001, is an American actor, screenwriter, and producer based in New York City. He is best known for his role on the TV series Law & Order and his work in independent and experimental films. Markoff founded Weird Films, a production company, in 2023, where he serves as CEO. The company is currently developing feature films such as Area 51 Love Raid and Safe Home.
Markoff graduated from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 2025, where he studied drama and theater arts. His filmography includes independent projects like Candied Lips (2022), which he wrote and produced, earning awards at the Swedish International Film Festival and Story Independent Film Awards. Other notable works include Little Voice (2020) and Here’s Yianni!.
Known for his unique storytelling approach, Markoff emphasizes creating content that resonates with audiences and brings joy. He has also made his Off-Off-Broadway debut in Supers Not In and continues to explore rom-coms and other genres that highlight positivity and collaboration (Iona Graur Substack Interview).