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"TERROR IN THE BAY FILM FESTIVAL gets a very POSITIVE REVIEW for filmmaker friendliness. Submit to this festival and you will get a square shot." - Justin Bowler (themovieguys.net)
*2019 "Best of the Best" Film Festivals in Thunder Bay (2nd place) The Walleye Magazine
*2018 "Best of the Best" Film Festivals in Thunder Bay (3rd place) The Walleye Magazine
*MORA AWARD WINNING FILMMAKERS Melissa Lyons and Edward Lyons - www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ4pugrKhdY
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO'S TOP HORROR FILM FESTIVAL IS BACK!
We are pleased to announce the 4th Annual "Terror In The Bay" Film Festival! From October 15th-18th, 2020 we will be showcasing a wide range of films and trailers from around the world - HORROR, THRILLER AND MYSTERY FILMS ARE WHAT WE LOVE!
Our festival is built by filmmakers for filmmakers, and we know the hard work and dedication it takes to make a film of any genre and length. Film festival submission fees can add up very quickly, so we kept our entry fees low.
This 4-day event will take place at the historic Paramount Theatre, which has recently changed it's name to MapleTops Paramount Theatre, located in the downtown core of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. LAST YEAR WE SCREENED 50 FILMS IN 4 DAYS!
The downtown core and entertainment industry in Thunder Bay has been growing steadily over the past several years, and MapleTops Paramount Theatre is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It has been newly renovated inside, has a full concession stand and hosts several local plays and musicals.
*We accept films of any budget, length, and production value. Our judges treat every film equally, and will be graded with our utmost honesty, and unbiased view. If your film is picked as an official selection, it will automatically be considered for individual award nominations. Good Luck!
*PLEASE NOTE: EVERY "OFFICIAL SELECTION" (TRAILER, MINI SHORT, SHORT & FEATURETTE) WILL BE PLAYED AT OUR FESTIVAL AND UP TO 3 (FULL LENGTH FEATURE 60 MIN+) OFFICIAL SELECTIONS WILL BE PLAYED AT OUR FESTIVAL.
*ALL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS, IN EVERY CATEGORY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS.
- Official Selections receive a festival laurel and will be considered for individual award nominations and awards including the coveted MORA AWARD!
- Individual award winners will receive an additional laurel and a printable AWARD CERTIFICATE.
- The 4 Major award winners (Best Feature, Best Featurette, Best Short and Best Mini Short) will receive a laurel, printable AWARD CERTIFICATE, CUSTOMIZED STATUE "MORA" Created by sculptor Victor Oriecuia and complimentary 1 YEAR MEMBERSHIP at iPitch.TV!
- Select nominees will receive a complimentary 3 MONTH MEMBERSHIP at iPitch.TV!
- Official Selections (filmmakers) in attendance will receive a complimentary 4-DAY pass and official Terror in the Bay Film Festival T-Shirt!
- We are IMDb qualified, which means every official nominee and winner will be posted on our IMDb festival page.
*3RD ANNUAL NOMINEES AND WINNERS - www.imdb.com/event/ev0006207/2019/1
*MORA AWARDS - www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCLPIb4F6cs
*MORA AWARD WINNING FILMMAKERS Melissa Lyons and Edward Lyons - www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ4pugrKhdY
AWARDS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
(Minimum of 3 nominated films) for each "Major Award" Category below:
*BEST FEATURE (MORA Award) - 60 MINS+
*BEST FEATURETTE (MORA Award) - 24-59 MINS
*BEST SHORT (MORA Award) - 10-23 MINS
*BEST MINI SHORT (MORA Award) - UNDER 10 MINS
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-BEST FILM POSTER *NEW!
-BEST TITLE SEQUENCE *NEW!
-BEST DIRECTOR
-BEST ACTOR
-BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
-BEST ACTRESS
-BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
-BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
-BEST EDITING
-BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
-BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
-BEST TRAILER
-AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
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*2019 AWARD WINNERS:
Best Feature Film - ONE MUST FALL
Best Featurette - FINLEY
Best Short Vilm - JACKAL
Best Mini Short Film - FEARS
Best Director - Joe Raffa (DARK HARBOR)
Best Actor - Jean-Patrick Gauthier (THE SUMMONED)
Best Supporting Actor - Andrew Yackel (ONE MUST FALL)
Best Actress - Rakefet Abergel (BOO)
Best Supporting Actress - Meagen Fay (DARK HARBOR)
Best Original Screenplay - Iago De Soto & Joan Abello Sanz (THE DEN)
Best Editing - Marti Roca (THE DEN)
Best Original Score - Corey Wallace (ARTIK)
Best Cinematography - Serhii Smychok (STRANGER)
Best Film Trailer - Sarah Marie Stephenson (ATTACK OF THE CAT PEOPLE)
Best Film Poster - Christopher Shy (ONE MUST FALL)
Best Title Sequence - Antonio Cerri (ARTIK)
Audience Choice Award - J Zachary Thurman (FINLEY)