Filmmakers of the arcane and the macabre...

We invite you to unveil your darkest cinematic creations at the 2024 Festival of Darkness. Descending upon Detroit's historic Redford Theatre, on the autumnal eve of September 28th, 2024, this ominously foreboding event promises a meticulously curated selection of short films, crafted by both local and distant visionaries alike.

WHAT TO EXPECT: Each year, the Festival of Darkness carefully curates a 90-minute short film showcase of darkness, introspection, and horror. From avant-garde student endeavors to intricately crafted mini-features, this event offers an unparalleled platform to celebrate your creativity in the darkest depths of your imagination.

VENUE HIGHLIGHTS: The Festival of Darkness is now hosted at Detroit's iconic Redford Theatre, a revitalized historic 1920s theater once christened "Detroit's most unique suburban theatre" for its grand design adorned with Japanese and Chinese motifs. With 1,610 seats, a classic concession stand, and secure parking, immerse yourself fully in the magic of cinema amidst the shadows.

For further event information, join us at https://festivalofdarkness.com.

Join us as we embrace the darkness for a night of unforgettable cinematic experiences.

Festival of Darkness
September 28th, 2024
Redford Theatre, Detroit

Rules & Terms

Submission are now being accepted for inclusion within the 2024 Festival of Darkness. There are no restrictions on content, style, medium or context, but your entry should be described as dark, disturbing, eerie, introspective or horror in essence.

Please note that to qualify for submission:

- The overall running length should be no longer than 15 minutes
- You must be the writer, director or producer of the film
- Review copy must be available to be viewed from FilmFreeway
- Selected films must be available in a non-compressed digital format for download, preferably from Dropbox

The final deadline for submissions is August 1st 2024.
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  • Carter Ferguson

    We were very glad to have played at this festival, it was perfect for our little film! We put considerable effort into supporting the festival on social media but as we are UK-based we couldn't personally attend. It would be great to hear how it went! Thanks for having us!

    October 2023
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  • Luigi Scarpa

    Wonderful festival in a very picturesque location. Great staff kind and professional
    Thank you very much for everything

    October 2023
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  • Eric Winick

    I was so proud to be featured in this festival. They did a great job making all filmmakers feel special, and their promotional efforts were phenomenal. As a marketer, I can see the challenges inherent in putting on a festival like this, but between the cool venue and the wide selection of films, it seems like this was in every way a success. "Barbarian" has made me somewhat less excited about Detroit, but the Festival is a reason I may visit there in the future.

    October 2022
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