Step Through the Portal with us at the 2026 Bloody Peach Film Festival, where fantasy, horror, and sci-fi collide in a weekend of cinematic wonder! This year, we’re celebrating the milestone anniversaries of three legendary cult classics that redefined their genres: Scream (1996), Aliens (1986), and Labyrinth (1986).

Over three unforgettable days, audiences will journey across dimensions with a lineup of thrilling short films, inspiring panels, and a dazzling award show honoring the boldest new voices in genre cinema. Whether you’re here to scream, dream, or explore the stars, Bloody Peach is your portal into worlds of magic, terror, and the unknown.

Expect heart-pounding horror, mind-bending sci-fi, and spellbinding fantasy — all wrapped in the electric energy of Atlanta’s film community. Come celebrate stories that dare to break boundaries, and join fellow fans, creators, and dreamers in honoring both the past and future of genre filmmaking.

Awards & Prizes

Best Fantasy
Best Horror
Best Sc-fi
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Student
Best Supporting Actor
Best Supporting Actress
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Picture
Best Original Score
Best Visual Effects

Rules & Terms

BPFF Eligibility

The Bloody Peach Film Festival accepts submissions from filmmakers worldwide.

All films must be submitted through FilmFreeway.

Films must have been completed after January 1, 2024

Works-in-progress will not be considered.

Films not in English must include English subtitles.

Categories & Length

Short Films: Under 40 minutes (including credits).

Feature Films: 40 minutes to 60 mins.

Accepted genres include fantasy, horror, and science fiction in all subgenres and styles (live-action, animation, experimental, hybrid).

Exhibition & Screening

Selected films will screen during the 2026 Bloody Peach Film Festival (May 1–3, 2026) in Atlanta, GA.

Exhibition formats may include digital cinema package (DCP), or digital file.

The festival reserves the right to determine the screening schedule and order.

Submission Guidelines

All entries must be submitted via secure online screener through FilmFreeway.

Multiple entries are allowed, but each must be submitted separately with its own entry fee.

Submission fees are non-refundable.

Press kits, trailers, and promotional materials are encouraged but not required at the time of submission.

Selection & Notification

Films are selected by the Bloody Peach programming team.

Selection does not guarantee an award.

Official selections will be notified by March 15, 2026.

By submitting, filmmakers grant the festival permission to use clips, stills, and promotional materials for marketing and press purposes.

Awards & Jury

Awards will be presented during the Bloody Peach Awards Show.

Categories may include Best Fantasy Film, Best Horror Film, Best Sci-Fi Film, Best Short, , and more.

The jury’s decisions are final.

Rights & Responsibilities

By submitting, filmmakers affirm they hold all necessary rights to their film, including music, images, and content.

The festival is not responsible for copyright violations or unauthorized use of intellectual property within submitted films.

Participation in the festival implies acceptance of all rules and terms.
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  • Nick Pospisil

    Shaundraey is a fabulous communicator! Thank you so much for screening my film, Family For Christmas.

    October 2024
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  • Paper Horse Pictures

    Being a part of the Bloody Peach Film Festival was an amazing experience. Although we couldn’t attend due to scheduling conflicts, we were really impressed by the festival’s outstanding support and commitment to both the films and the filmmakers. Their professionalism left a lasting impression.

    October 2024
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  • Serkan Aktaş

    I was honored to participate in this year's Bloody Peach Film Festival with "Mirrorty" short film! - 😃😃😃🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏

    October 2023
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  • Harry Waldman

    Thanks for selecting "Enter the Room" into your festival!

    October 2023
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