Horror freaks & evildoers, come out, come out, wherever you are!

The Demonic Brilliance Film Festival (DBFF) is an international horror film festival brought to you by Creeker Films and Steam Powered Studios. As horror filmmakers ourselves, we strive to highlight the best horror films and the people who make them!

We love all things horror, from splatter to slasher, especially films that challenge expectations. We want films that take no prisoners and go all in! If it's a splatter film, we want blood, guts and body fluids! If it's a supernatural story we want spooky atmosphere and amazing production value!

Basically, we’re looking for horror films that kick ass!

We welcome filmmakers’ who understand the importance of good acting, stellar lighting, cinematography and detailed production design and we love to see horror films that make you think and carry themselves with intelligence.

Unlike most film festivals who snub horror films when it comes to award eligibility, we aim to celebrate greatness in the horror genre and give out awards in all major categories.

Does your film have what it takes to be awarded the Best Film trophy at the Demonic Brilliance Film Festival?

Located in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

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"One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason."

We donate 100% of submission fees and ticket sales to charities.

Awards & Prizes

Awards will be given out (if applicable) in all major categories including:

Best Actor
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Production Design
Best Screenplay
Best Supporting Actor
Best Sound Design
Best Music Score
Best Effects
Best Makeup
Best Costume Design
Best Picture Editing
Best Film

Rules & Terms

Submit via FilmFreeway.

All horror sub-genres welcomed.

There is no specific time limits

There is no set completion date required & it doesn't matter if your film is already online.

For non-English films, subtitles are preferred but we will show your film as you want it!

Submission fees are non-refundable.

We do not pay screening fees.

By submitting, you grant DBFF the right to use your film/image for promotion of the festival.

When submitting please include full crew & cast lists, address, email, posters, stills, headshots and bios. We want to promote you!

There is no limit to the number of films one person can submit.

Online, HD links are the preferred method to download films.

Filmmakers must have the rights to all images and music in their film.
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  • Cassandra Sechler

    I feel honored to have had my short The Return of the Nacken included this year’s Demonic Brilliance Film Festival. I applaud this festival for their great communication, quality program, and marketing. While I couldn’t attend, I could feel that there is so much heart that goes into this festival! You could feel their enthusiasm, support for filmmakers, and passion for dark artwork and film through their social media posts. It was so nice to see all the pictures posted from the festival—I truly wished I could have been there! Very cool film festival!

    October 2024
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  • Michael Dorfman

    My sons and I are so incredibly honored that our short film BEYOND THE BLEED LIMIT was accepted and screened at this epic festival. Although we weren't able to attend we followed closely on social media. Fantastic films, amazing filmmakers and great communication. Bonus points for the fact that all proceeds from the screenings are donated to charity! The Demonic Brilliance Film Festival is FANTASTIC!! Highly Recommend!!

    October 2024
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  • Douglas Luciuk

    ABSOLUTELY apply to this festival! Class act. Thank you DBFF for giving our feature, Welcome to Kittytown, the opportunity to play to horror fans in Fredericton, New Brunswick! All the best for DBFF 2025!

    October 2024
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  • Le Zoo Cinema

    We were really happy to be part of your event! Thanks for everythting :)

    March 2024
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  • Colin Francis Costello

    Thank you so much for letting Storage be a part of the fest! Unfortunately, we were not able to attend but everyone on the DBFF team seems super enthusiastic and passionate about indie film. We could feel that through their social postings!

    September 2023
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