International Film Festival of Horror
www.festivalofhorror.com
October, 2005
Cincinnati, Ohio
Early Submission Deadline: January 1, 2005
Final deadline is August 25, 2005.
www.festivalofhorror.com
October, 2005
Cincinnati, Ohio
Early Submission Deadline: January 1, 2005
Final deadline is August 25, 2005.
The International Festival of Horror would like to officially invite filmmakers from around the world to submit their films as we open for the 2005 season. This year we are expanding our purpose slightly and accepting Science Fiction and Fantasy productions.
We are looking for creative, experimental, underground, low-budget, no-budget, and indie shorts and feature length films in the following genre's:
Horror
Slasher
Horror Experimental
Thriller
Suspense
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Psychological
Animated Horror
Animated Sci-fi
Documentary
The International Festival of Horror was established to showcase the works of underground horror and sci-fi filmmakers that are ignored by the main stream and provide an outlet for these films. One of our missions is also to help build alliances between filmmakers, independent production companies, and underground distributors. Together, we can build an underground distribution network that reaches markets the powers-that-be cannot reach or don't want to bother with.
We are seeking intelligent, cutting edge, independent horror movies that explore humanities deepest fears and desires without fear of the Status Quo. Many films in these genres are forced to change there script or never receive distribution because of antiquated moralities or because the films challenged the power structures. By giving voice to these films and their messages, the International Festival of Horror hopes to be an agent of change in their struggle for expression.
We also believe that horror and sci-fi is at it's best when it functions as social critique, whether consciously or unconsciously. As part of our unique festival vision, we have created the first political horror and sci-fi festival in the world, and added a documentary award for "The Truth is Scarier than Fiction." Last year's winner was "Florida Fights Back," a grass roots documentary about the 2000 election scandal in Florida. But just because we care about the world doesn't mean we don't like to get good and scared, or intellectually challenged, so don't think your film will get overlooked if it doesn't have an overt political theme. Part of our mission
is also to reward filmmakers who take risks and chances because these filmmakers are paving the way to the future.
Our first festival screened over 30 films in 3 days. Audiences where shocked, thrilled, disoriented, and appalled. In other words, a great first year! We'd like to thank all the filmmakers who submitted their films and those who came out for the screenings and invite them to come back for our 2nd annual FESTIVAL OF HORROR!
To submit your film, go to: www.festivalofhorror.com