Be Your Own Damn Self
The world has enough ordinary people. Be strange, be different, and don't apologize for it.
Never let reality stop you.
We believe in following your own strange and wonderful path, no matter what the critics say. Be yourself, embrace the unusual, and let others do the same. Life is too short to live by someone else's script. Just respect the rights of others, and remember, a little madness makes the world a better place.
What We Believe
Our Six Tenets
No sacred rulebook. No perfect people. Just six things worth remembering when life gets weird.
Let Others Be Weird, Too
Your freedom is yours. His freedom is his. Don't go screwing with it.
Make the Damn Movie
No money? Bad actors? A flying saucer on a string? Who cares? Follow your dreams anyway.
To Hell With the Critics
Nobody else gets to decide what your life, your art, or your happiness is worth.
Have a Little Fun
Life is short. Find what makes you happy, enjoy yourself, and don't hurt anybody.
Never Stop the Picture
Things will go wrong. The scenery will fall over. The monster will look ridiculous. Keep going anyway.
Everybody's Welcome
Wanna Become an EdWoodian?
Well, hell, why not? No complicated ceremonies, no paperwork, and nobody's going to dunk you in a bathtub.
Just say these words aloud three times:
“Ed Wood is awesome, and so are his movies!”
BLAM! You're an EdWoodian!
Welcome to the Universal Life Church of Ed Wood. Go forth, be weird, and do that which is right.
Membership is free. This little ceremony makes you a member of our fellowship, not an ordained minister.
Our Unlikely Inspiration
Why Ed Wood Is Our Patron Saint
Edward D. Wood Jr. made strange films, wrote strange stories, and lived a life that didn't fit neatly into anyone else's idea of normal. He pursued his creative dreams with whatever he could afford, even when critics laughed.
We don't claim he was perfect. We admire the courage to be different, to create without apology, and to keep at it when the rest of the world thinks you're weird. That's the Ed Wood spirit we honor.
“Just keep on writing. Even if your story gets worse, you'll get better.”
About the Church
A Little Strange. Entirely Welcome.
We're an independent fellowship devoted to the wonderfully weird spirit of Ed Wood, where imagination runs wild, individuality is celebrated, and nobody has to apologize for being a little different. You don't need a particular faith, a perfect past, or even the slightest talent for writing or making movies here. All we ask is that you respect others, follow your own path, and remember that even the strangest among us deserves a starring role in life.This is our little corner of the universe, and everyone of goodwill is welcome.