This blog was written by Jim Weter
MEMPHIS, TN — September 3, 2026 — A locally made Memphis film is making some serious noise outside the Bluff City.
Dreams of a Dead God, a found-footage cosmic horror short written and directed by Memphis filmmaker Jim Weter, took home Best Picture at the 2026 Bloody Peach Film Festival in Atlanta, Georgia. And the awards didn’t stop there. Memphis actor Larshay Watson was also honored with Best Lead Actor for his performance as Detective Linden.
For Weter, the Best Picture win represents a particularly big milestone…