Delco Horror Haven is a 501(c)(3) non-profit horror organization that features an annual international short horror film festival, along with a variety of events that focus on the horror community (indie horror filmmakers, authors, and artisans).

On June 14, 2026, Delco Horror Haven will have their 3rd Annual Film Festival at Media's Towne House in Media, Pennsylvania.

If you have a feature film that you would like us to screen/premiere, please contact us via our email.

The Kara Zubrzycki Memorial Award for Best Delco Horror Haven Short with a prize of $100.

1. ELIGIBILITY. This Contest is open to entrants ages 18 and over. All entry forms and all communications from entrants must be in the English language. Films submitted in any language other than English must have English sub-titles.

2. ENTRIES. All entries must be original works. Contestants may submit multiple entries in one or more categories. Use of any third party materials without both acknowledgement and written permission of the copyright owner, including but not limited to third-party prose, song lyrics, photography, or video, will result in disqualification.

3. SUBMISSION. As per FilmFreeway requirements. Films must also be available via download upon submission.

4. JUDGING. Entries will be judged based on artistic merit and technical excellence. Delco Horror Haven reserves the right to use alternate judges if necessary. All judges’ decisions are final.

5. PUBLICATION AND LICENSE. By entering this Contest, in the event your film is chosen, you hereby grant to Delco Horror Haven the right to use your name, likeness and film for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium (including without limitation, radio broadcasts, newspapers and other publications and in television or film releases, slides, videotape, distribution over the Internet and picture data storage) which Delco Horror Haven may deem appropriate.

6. FESTIVAL ATTENDANCE. Entrants are encouraged, but not required, to attend the festival. Entrants are responsible for all costs incurred to attend this festival. Entrants receive two free full fest passes to the film festival.

7. RELEASE. Entrant acknowledges that Delco Horror Haven may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with this contest. Entrant agrees to indemnify Delco Horror Haven for all costs, damages, and attorneys fees resulting from any third party claims, including copyright infringement, arising from entrant’s participation.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS
I, the undersigned, acknowledge and affirm that, while Delco Horror Haven is a not-for-profit that works to further its mission to actively support local artists and integrate a wide range of arts into the life of the entire community, the scope of its mission does not include filmmaking and/or protection of copyright. I acknowledge and affirm that my participation with Delco Horror Haven is voluntary and is made with the understanding that I am acting as an individual who is independently responsible for my actions and the propriety of my film. In consideration for Delco Horror Haven permitting me (the undersigned) to participate with Delco Horror Haven Council Film Festival, I agree to unconditionally and absolutely RELEASE, WAIVE, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DISCHARGE Delco Horror Haven, its officers, employees, agents, representatives, successors assigns and volunteers (“Released Parties”) for any and all claims, expenses, damages (including injury to person or property or death), actions, and causes of action, of whatsoever kind or nature, whether caused by the negligence or gross negligence of the Released Parties, arising out of the undersigned’s participation with Delco Horror Haven Film Festival. I also agree to indemnify the Released Parties against any and all claims, expenses, damages (including injury to person or property or death), actions, and causes of action, of whatsoever kind or nature, brought by and/or incurred by third parties, whether caused by the negligence or gross negligence of the Released Parties, arising out of the undersigned’s participation with Delco Horror Haven Film Festival. In the event my film is chosen, I hereby grant to Delco Horror Haven the right to use my name, likeness and film for promotion and/or advertising purposes in any manner and in any medium (including without limitation, radio broadcasts, newspapers and other publications and in television or film releases, slides, videotape, distribution over the Internet and picture data storage) which Delco Horror Haven may deem appropriate. The undersigned acknowledges that Delco Horror Haven may not be held liable for any loss, damages or injury associated with this Contest, and agrees to indemnify Delco Horror Haven for all costs, damages, and attorneys fees resulting from any third party claims, including copyright infringement, arising from entrant’s participation. The undersigned agrees that any lawsuits arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be maintained only in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The undersigned agrees that the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall govern the use, interpretation and application of this Agreement. The undersigned acknowledges that this release, waiver and indemnification Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that if any portion of the agreement is held to be invalid, it is agreed that the balance of the Agreement shall; notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. The undersigned further acknowledges that he/she has carefully read this Agreement and knows and understands its contents, and further knows and understands that by signing this Agreement he/she voluntarily gives up substantial rights and assumes all risks, and signs this Agreement as his/her own free act.

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  • It was our great pleasure to screen Rose among such spirited lovers of the strange. We depart grateful for the experience and eager to return.

    June 2026
  • Nicholas Peetros

    Love, love, love this Festival and the people behind it! What a great film festival to be a part of, I am definitely looking forward to submitting again in the future! Thank you Delco Horror Haven Film Festival for putting on a fantastic event with great films and cool events in between!

    October 2025
  • Jim Zounis

    It was such a great honor to have our short selected to participate in the 'Delco Horror Haven Film Festival', thank you all so much.

    October 2025
  • Brian Smith

    Had a blast at the Delco Horror Haven Film Festival! Great atmosphere all around. Can’t wait to attend the next one.

    October 2025
  • We were unable to attend in person, but the communication was great, the team was friendly, and it looked like the fest went great! Definitely recommend submitting.

    October 2024