The Screaming Mad Film Festival is back! The festival will continue to coincide with the Dark History and Horror convention and will give the fans yet another element to increase the value of their admission. Welcoming film entries from around the world that showcase true crime, dark history and horror.

We are excited to offer award certificates in a number of categories.

Certification of Entrant I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree:
1 . I have read, understated and fully comply with all submission eligibility information, Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions of Entry and Entry Eligibility requirements.
2 . To the best of my knowledge, all of the statements in this document are true;
3 . This film or video is not subject to any litigation nor is threatened by any litigation;
4 . I am duly authorized to submit this film to the festival;
5 . I hold Dark History and Horror Con harmless from any damage to the print(s) or tape(s) en route or otherwise during the course of the festival’s possession of the film;
6 . I hold Dark History and Horror Con, its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from my entry.
7 . I certify that I have full rights to the use of the music in the entered work.
8 . I give permission for Dark History and Horror Con to use stills, titles, copy, and/or information from the film for promotional purposes
9 . I give permission for Dark History and Horror Con to screen the film at the Festival as well as any Festival presentations, programs, and/or events.
OTHER NOTES:
There is NO 'Film Made By' date. We have shown horror films from as early as the 30's. Please feel free to submit your early work as well as your current.
PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT pay screening fees. If any screening fee is requested by filmmaker(s), the associated film will be disqualified.

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  • Mark Gilman

    We are thrilled to have won Third Place for our short film THE MAN FROM THE TRAIN. Our first professional film and our first festival win. A big thank you to all the folks at Screaming Mad!

    December 2025
  • Thanks for selecting “Bay For Blood” into your festival!

    September 2024
  • Very grateful to be part of the selection

    September 2024
  • Marc Kornblatt

    I was honored to have my dramatic short "Vinnie's Voices" selected by your festival. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend. Thank you for the recognition.

    August 2022
  • I wasn't able to participate in person, but the photos looked like a lot of fun. It would have been better if there were more photos of the venue, photos and videos that conveyed the atmosphere of the screening venue.

    August 2022