Original Films
Watch bite-sized indie horror films made by local filmmakers, both amateur and experienced.
Theatre Premiere
Every film is an epic experience projected at cinema-scale on The Welden Theatre’s largest screen.
Best Film Award
Viewers and judges decide who received both the festival’s grand prize and excellence awards.
Filmmaking Tools
Don’t have expensive cameras and microphones? Rent free or low-cost gear at your local media center.
Submit Online
Easy online submissions make it possible to submit your finished film anytime, anywhere.
Ask for Help
We’re filmmakers, too. Ask our team for guidance creating your original short horror film via email.
“The premiere and celebration afterwards were so fun—a great opportunity to meet other creators.”
— Brent Campbell, filmmaker
Enter the fest
Create an original horror film
Start planning for the 2020 season. Create an original horror-themed short film rated PG-13 and under 10 minutes in length.