DUE to COVID, our dates have CHANGED....the dates listed on this site are a guess at this point. They may be sooner, they may be later. Keep checking back and once we know permanent dates, we will notify everyone. thank you!
Shriekfest is a BI-COASTAL international horror and scifi film festival and screenwriting contest celebrating the work of independent artists in the horror, horror comedy, thriller, sci-fi, and fantasy film genres. Los Angeles’ longest-running horror festival, Shriekfest is now celebrating its 20th year and its 4th year in Orlando! Superior screening facilities, parties, and panels make this a wonderful networking experience for all. Awards will be given in most categories and prizes may include cash, product awards, and our new coveted trophies, etc. More information about Shriekfest can be found on www.shriekfest.com, www.twitter.com/shriekfest, and www.facebook.com/shriekfest.
Shriekfest Declared "LA's Most Successful & Entertaining Horror Film Festival" by LA WEEKLY
2011 Movie Maker Magazine top 13 film festivals to die for!
2010 Movie Maker Magazine top 25 film festivals worth the entry fee!
Founder Denise Gossett voted number 5 out of 13 Most Influential Women In Horror History
Denise Gossett voted #1 in 2016's Most Influential Women In Genre!
2017 Denise Gossett was voted Most Influential Horror Film Festival Director www.shriekfest.com
www.imdb.me/denisegossett
www.facebook.com/shriekfest
Some Shriekfest alumni include:
Mike Flanagan (writer, director, editor on DOCTOR SLEEP, THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, OUIJA: ORIGIN OF EVIL, BEFORE I WAKE, GERALD'S GAME, OCULUS, ABSENTIA
Jennifer Kent (writer/director of THE BABADOOK, THE NIGHTINGALE)
Gregg Bishop (writer/director of SIREN, THE OTHER SIDE, DANCE OF THE DEAD)
Kevin Greutert (editor on the SAW franchise, THE STRANGERS and JESSABELLE)
Kenneth J. Hall (writer of THE PUPPETMASTER)
Olatunde Osunsanmi (director of THE FOURTH KIND and numerous episodes of genre television including BATES MOTEL, EXTANT, UNDER THE DOME, SLEEPY HOLLOW, GOTHAM and more)
Tammi Sutton (director of ISLE OF DOGS, KILLJOY 2, KATIE and WHISPERS)
Darin Scott (TALES FROM THE HOOD, DARKHOUSE, SOMETHING WICKED and the FEMME FATALES TV show)
Hiroshi Katagiri (special effects maestro on X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, THE HUNGER GAMES, GREEN LANTERN, LOOPER and many more)
Winners in most categories will receive a one-of-a-kind Shriekfest Bloody Reel trophy. Each trophy is hand-painted ensuring that no two are exactly alike. Winners in all categories will be awarded and announced live at the awards show!
ALL Finalists and Official Selections will receive 2 full festival passes to the Los Angeles event and the Orlando event! These passes include all parties, screenings, and panels.
Best Feature Film in several different categories
Best Short Film in several different categories
Best Super Short Film
Best Music Video
Best Director
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Feature screenplay in several different categories
Best Pilot Screenplay
Best Short Screenplay