Shockfest puts an emphasis on community and supporting filmmakers and writers of cutting edge content from ALL GENRES. We put a strong emphasis on outreach and customer service, we are extremely receptive to communication and tend to respond within 24-48 hours when contacted at shockfestfilmfestival@gmail.com

Shockfest hosts multiple film festivals all year and a submission to Shockfest is a submission to ANY Shockfest event we organize without discrimination, so you COULD screen at every Shockfest Film Festival of the season for you to submit to. Submitting early is ideal to take full advantage of the interactive shows, competitions, livestreams and award opportunities we produce all year! These events lead up to our main big event at the end of the year (THE DATE OF OUR EVENT ON FilmFreeway...WE HOLD MORE SHOCKFEST FILM FESTIVALS BESIDES OUR DECEMBER SHOW!!!)

A SINGLE SUBMISSION GOES EXTREMELY FAR!! SUBMIT TODAY AND ELEVATE YOUR PRODUCTION WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE SHOCKFEST COMMUNITY :)

Below are the award winners and categories for Shockfest 2023...

BEST ACTOR
Cary Mark
The Company We keep

BEST ACTRESS
Madison Van Voorhis
Split Second

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER
Joe Lujan
My Little Nightmare

MOCKFEST AWARD: BEST COMEDY
The Book of Light

BEST CULT FILM
The Devil on Derby Street

BEST DIRECTOR
Sam Centrella
The Life of Peter Gottlieb

BEST DOCUMENTARY
Missing in the Midwest

BEST DRAMA
Wild Fire

BEST EXPERIMENTAL
A Bold Voyage

BEST FANTASY
The Molok

BEST SCIFI
Radio Telescope

BEST FEATURE
Bloody Bridget

BEST HORROR
Butterscotch

BEST INTERNATIONAL FILM
The Founder Effect

BEST LGBTQ+ Film
Guys at Parties Like it

BEST MUSIC VIDEO
Chenny Britt - Hi

BEST SCREENPLAY
Forbidden Zone 2

BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY
Teddy Cuddles

BEST SHORT
Black Maria

BEST STUDENT FILM
Exit

BEST THRILLER
The Black Mass

BEST TRAILER
Ghosts of Hiroshima

BEST WRITER
David J. Stieve
Wait For It

(1) Entries must be sent via Secure Online Screener (UNLESS SPECIFIED IN OUR PREFERRED DELIVERY METHOD EMAIL...PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS REGULARLY, WE LOVE TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOU).

(2) Films CAN be tied to a DISTRIBUTION DEAL, The Horror Factory does not discriminate so long as the filmmaker is comfortable with submitting their work.

(3) Participants agree that their film or clips from it and all other material related to their project may be used and/or published in the event program, Shockfest web site and for any promotional purposes which Shockfest deems appropriate.

(4) No viewing tapes and/or promotional materials will be returned to the filmmaker.

(5) If selected, all commercial/private property including all trademark/copyrighted materials shown or recorded on the project is the responsibility of the filmmaker. Shockfest will NOT take responsibility for any infringement of copy written materials.

(6) The cost of delivery and pick-up of all materials is the responsibility of the filmmaker.

(7) Shockfest holds no responsibility for lost or damaged prints. While the utmost care will be taken with regard to prints, it is solely up to the filmmaker to take full responsibility (i.e. insurance). The Shockfest, its officers, directors, volunteers and sponsors are held harmless by filmmaker for all claims financial or otherwise and from any damage to the print in route or otherwise during the course of the Festival's possession of the film; Films submitted may not be subject to any litigation nor threatened by any litigation.

(8) By submitting an entry, filmmaker states that he or she is responsible as an agent to promote the film and that the film is an original work.

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  • A must-submit for filmmakers. Thank you, Jeffrey, and all of the amazing people behind-the-scenes who work to make Shockfest such a singular experience for filmmakers! WILD FIRE and WINDOWS of AVALON are honored by your recognition!

    January 2024
  • Thank you to Jeffrey and the team for considering my film in the first place. Remi Milligan: Lost Director didn't make the live event in the end however it was given Honourable Mention at the online event the week before - Theater of Mystery. I made some friends that day and enjoyed some eye-opening talks by some really cool industry people. Jeffrey is clearly passionate about what he does and I will continue to follow Shockfest throughout the year on YouTube and Instagram. I'll also consider submitting future projects of mine, if they fit the theme. Thank you.

    January 2024
  • This is my second time at Shockfest and I find it to be one of my favorite festivals. Not only is the creativity and quality of the work amazing, but the full day of panels and interviews is also highly informative. What I love most is the 3 months of viewing allowed with your ticket. I am so appreciative of a festival that gives viewers the time to enjoy every film. I highly recommend submitting and attending it. Thank you for including "Forks" in the lineup.

    December 2023
  • Justin MacGregor

    Great team. Great festival. Was a pleasure having our film THE FOUNDER EFFECT take part this year, and a joy to win Best International Film! Thanks guys! Would definitely submit another project sometime.

    December 2023
  • wonderful festival and communication! highly recommend

    December 2023