G-Fest, often typeset as
G-FEST, is an annual
convention devoted to the
Godzilla film franchise and other
kaiju (literally
strange beast, also the name of the genre of Japanese giant monster movies) franchises such as
Ultraman and
Gamera. G-Fest is staged by Daikaiju Enterprises, Ltd., and
G-Fan magazine. It regularly features panels, contests, and theatrically screened films of interest to fans of Japanese monsters.