Years running: 24 (since 2001)
Screamfest
Horror Film Festival.
About
Screamfest Horror Film Festival is the largest and longest running horror film festival in the United States. Paranormal Activity was discovered and premiered at the festival in 2007. Some of the largest horror online publications have called it the «Sundance of Horror».
The festival showcases new genre films from around the world. Other premieres have included Trick 'r' Treat, 30 Days of Night, The Human Centipede, American Mary, Diary of the Dead.
Awards
Each Film category winner receives the amazing Skull award designed by legendary FX Guru Stan Winston at the conclusion of the Festival:
- Best Short
- Best Student Short
- Best Editing
- Best Special Effects
- Best Visual Effects
- Best Cinematography
- Best Makeup
- Best Musical Score
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Director
- Best Picture
Screenplay Awards:
- The winning screenwriter will receive: $1,000 cash prize and gold skull trophy
- Top 4 Finalists will receive Movie Magic Screenwriting software
Rules
- Feature films must have been completed after January 1, 2023.
- Premiere status will be one of the factors considered when determining a film’s inclusion in the Festival. For feature films, select American and international features making their World, US, or West Coast premieres.
- Feature films must not have had any public or festival screenings in Southern California regional area.
- Feature films must not have had any commercial theatrical, television, or internet play in the US.
- Submit online via festiavl site or Filmfreeway. We will accept links to online versions of your film.
Selection format: password protected link (via Youtube or Vimeo)
Acceptable screening formats are: DCP
Feature films in a language other than English must be subtitled in English for Festival presentation.
Premiere Requirements
City premiere required.
Jury and Organizers
Rachel Belofsky (FESTIVAL DIRECTOR)
Karen Martin (CO-DIRECTOR)
Documents
Place
United States
Los Angeles
Official Website
Contacts
Address:
8840 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, California 90211
United States
Phone: 310-358-3273
Email: info@screamfestla.com
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- Opening DateNovember 01, 2023
- Earlybird DeadlineApril 15, 2024
- Regular DeadlineJuly 10, 2024
- Late DeadlineJuly 30, 2024
- Extended DeadlineAugust 19, 2024
- NotificationsSeptember 23, 2024
- Event Dates8 — 17 October 2024
Under 10 mins.
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Earlybird Deadline — $32
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Regular Deadline — $37
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Late Deadline — $47
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Extended Deadline — $62
10-25 mins.
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Earlybird Deadline — $37
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Regular Deadline — $42
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Late Deadline — $52
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Extended Deadline — $67
Between 26 and 35 mins.
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Earlybird Deadline — $42
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Regular Deadline — $47
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Late Deadline — $57
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Extended Deadline — $72
Feature films over 60 mins in length
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Earlybird Deadline — $52
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Regular Deadline — $57
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Late Deadline — $67
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Extended Deadline — $82
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