Crooked Run Fermentation DC is seeking short horror films made by filmmakers local to the DMV for ​BEERS & FEARS!

Awards & Prizes

Submit your short horror film (25 minutes or less) for a chance to be screened at Crooked Run Fermentation (CRF) at 550 Morse St. NE, Washington, DC.

​There is no entry fee.

CRF will select 4-10 films for a screening to take place Sunday, October 29, starting at 7 pm. The Best in Show film (chosen by our taproom manager, filmmaker, and Halloween-enthusiast, Hannah Gavagan) will receive a $100 gift card to Crooked Run Fermentation.

​The submitter of any film selected will receive free draught beers for the duration of the Beers and Fears Film Festival event.

Rules & Terms

Filmmakers must be currently residing in the DMV area and/or able to attend the screening in person.

Films must be in English or have English subtitles.

Prior screenings/releases have no weight on selection.

Whoever submits the film must own the rights to said film.

Films must be less than 25 minutes including credits.

​Microfilms encouraged!
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Official selections will be announced October 17, 2023.