Black Sunday Film Festival

The Black Sunday Film Festival returns bigger, bolder, and bloodier than ever!

Recognised as one of the fastest-growing genre film festivals in the UK, Black Sunday has rapidly become a must-attend event for horror, sci-fi, thriller, cult and dark fantasy filmmakers. What began as a passion-driven celebration of underground cinema has evolved into a high-energy gathering of fans, filmmakers, press, and content creators all united by a love of bold storytelling and boundary-pushing vision.

We are unapologetically committed to showcasing genre cinema the way it was meant to be experienced - on the big screen, with an audience. Every official selection is presented in a live theatrical environment, where gasps, laughs, and applause are shared in real time. We believe independent genre cinema deserve the full theatrical treatment, not just a digital thumbnail.

Black Sunday is more than a screening event. It’s a community. Across the festival weekend you’ll find:

* Curated screening blocks celebrating new and emerging voices
* Live Q&A's with filmmakers
* Industry guests and media coverage
* Networking opportunities for both fans and filmmakers
* An engaged, passionate audience that shows up for independent film

Our audience isn’t passive, they are dedicated genre fans who actively seek out the next wave of cult classics. Alongside them, accredited press and online content creators amplify selected films beyond the weekend.

From our three day genre celebration every January to our one day mini-fests in July and October, we champion independent filmmakers. Whether you’re debuting your first short or premiering a feature, Black Sunday provides a platform built on respect for the craft and love for the genre.

If your film lives in the shadows, pushes boundaries, challenges audiences, or celebrates the strange, come join the Black Sunday family.

Submit your film today, come join the movement and experience genre cinema as it should be experienced!