Clint Horvath is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, and author of Hungarian descent. Horvath developed a deep love for storytelling and visual expression early in life, which led him to earn a Bachelor of Science in VFX & Motion Graphics from the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale in 2007. He later honed his writing voice, completing his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing at Full Sail University in 2012. His work spans genres, including crime, sci-fi, horror, and psychological drama, often exploring themes of identity, morality, and survival. Horvath's award-winning films have been featured at festivals such as the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, London Director Awards, and Hollywood Indie Film Awards. He is the founder of Between Renders Film Co. and writes novels under the pen name Rich von Halt. His work is featured on Amazon Prime Video, Tubi, and other streaming platforms.
Filmography
Writer (13 Credits)
2184
Screenplay
Brawler
Screenplay
Cursed
Screenplay
Enigma of a Marvel
Stage Play
Sector 44
Screenplay
The Hit
Short Script
Three Days of Darkness
Screenplay
Vinny
Screenplay
Xavier's Gentlemen's Club New Year's Eve Extravaganza
The Philip K. Dick Science Fiction and Supernatural Festival
2025
Winner: Best Actor Peter and the Pocket Guide to Hunting Vampires and Other Demon Like Creatures
Gothamite Monthly Film Awards
2025
Winner: Best Drama Script of the Month - April Cursed
Gothamite Monthly Film Awards
2025
Winner: Best Original Feature Screenplay of the Monty - April Cursed
Gothamite Monthly Film Awards
2025
Winner: Best-Horror / Gold-Drama / Silver-Short Film/Silver-Director / Silver-Cinematography / Silver-Score / Silver-Song Peter and the Pocket Guide to Hunting Vampires and Other Demon Like Creatures
International Gold Awards
2024
Semi-Finalist Cursed
Florida Script Challenge
2022
Winner: Best Cinematography / Editing / Original Score Tomorrow Never Comes
Global Monthly Online Film Competition
2021
Winner: Best Feature Screenplay - August Vinny
Global Monthly Online Film Competition
2021
Winner: Best Short Screenplay - August The Hit
Global Monthly Online Film Competition
2021
Quarter Finalist The Hit
Plot Point Awards
2021
Finalist - September Sector 44
Global Monthly Online Film Competition
2021
Finalist Shut Up, You!
Global Monthly Online Film Competition
2021
Official Selection Blank Canvas
Lift-Off Global Network · First-Time Filmmaker Sessions Pinewood Studios
2021
Finalist Blank Canvas
Kosice International Film Festival Kosice
2021
Winner - Best Director Indie Feature Film Blank Canvas
London Director Awards London
2021
Winner - Best Feature Film Blank Canvas
New Jersey Film Awards New Jersey
2021
Winner - Best First Time Director (Feature) // Best Original Score Blank Canvas
Hollywood Indie Film Awards Los Angeles, California
2021
Winner - Most Touching Feature // Best Leading Actor in a Experimental Feature // Honor Award Blank Canvas
Pure Magic International Film Festival Amsterdam
2021
Winner: Best Feature Screenplay - July Cursed
Global Monthly Online Film Competition
2021
Official Selection Blank Canvas
Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival Fort Lauderdale
2021
Winner - Best Actor // Best Cinematography // Best Editor // Best Trailer Blank Canvas
Global Monthly Online Film Competition
2021
Semi-Finalist Vinny
HCF Screenplay Competition Los Angeles, CA, United States
2019
Winner The Hit
Script Shop Show Podcast
2019
Semi-Finalist The Hit
HCF Screenplay Competition
2019
Semi-Finalist Sector 44
HCF Screenplay Competition
2019
Honorable Mention (3rd Place), Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Actor Runner Up, Best Supporting Actor Runner Up Shut Up, You!
