We invite submissions to the Embarras Valley Film Festival. With a focus on horror and the thriller for this 13th year, the Embarras Valley Film Festival’s mission is to encourage broader appreciation for and study of film as a potent vehicle for human expression and communication through the exploration of cinematic arts involving people from Illinois and alumni of Eastern Illinois University. By screening horror and thriller movies from Illinois filmmakers and inviting audience participation in after-film discussions, we encourage members of the larger community to become aware of, and take pride in, the rich cultural and historical heritage of Charleston and the area. Films submitted to this festival will add to this mission and our horror/thriller theme.
We will screen the top ten films submitted to our contest, providing a certificate, a laurel, and a small monetary prize based on our income for each winning filmmaker.