Hey! It's time for the fifth Film Basement Horror Film Awards! Your horror project could win one of the many Film Basement Horror Film Awards for 2027!

We here at www.filmbasement.com believe that all projects deserve to be celebrated, so every film submitted will be considered an Official Selection of the festival, but only the best of the best will win one of our many awards. You can check out the creepy basement space by going to www.filmbasement.com.

We are hosting this award showcase to elevate horror filmmakers from around the globe. Horror strikes at the very heart, reinvigorating us. When your pulse sky rockets from intense fear you know that you're alive. Horror filmmaking is something we're all deeply passionate about and we know you are too. Submit your film today and we'll see you in the spring!

This year, we are also adding a 1 minute horror short category.

Awards & Prizes

Best of the Fest - Short Film
Best of the Fest - Feature Film
Best Premise - Short Film
Best Premise - Feature Film
The Spooky Award - Short Film
The Spooky Award - Feature Film
Best Jump Scare - Short Film
Best Jump Scare - Feature Film
Scariest Monster - Short Film
Scariest Monster - Feature Film
Gore Award - Short Film
Gore Award - Feature Film
Subtlety Award - Short Film
Subtlety Award - Feature Film
Psychological Distress Award - Short Film
Psychological Distress Award - Feature Film
Best Chase Scene - Short Film
Best Chase Scene - Feature Film
Campy Award - Short Film
Campy Award - Feature Film
Best Horror Comedy - Short Film
Best Horror Comedy - Feature Film
The Action Award - Short Film
The Action Award - Feature Film
Best Actor - Short Film
Best Actor - Feature Film
Best Actress - Short Film
Best Actress - Feature Film
Best Cinematography - Short Film
Best Cinematography - Feature Film
Best Score - Short Film
Best Score - Feature Film
Best Editing - Short Film
Best Editing - Feature Film
Best Sound Design - Short Film
Best Sound Design - Feature Film
Best Makeup - Short Film
Best Makeup - Feature Film
Best Production Design - Short Film
Best Production Design - Feature Film
Best Child Acting - Short Film
Best Child Acting - Feature Film
Best Practical Effects - Short Film
Best Practical Effects - Feature Film
Best Directing - Short Film
Best Directing - Feature Film
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Best of the Fest - Feature Screenplay
Best of the Fest - Short Screenplay
Scariest Story - Feature Screenplay
Scariest Story - Short Screenplay
Bloody Award - Feature Screenplay
Bloody Award - Short Screenplay
Scream on Screen Award - Feature Screenplay
Scream on Screen Award - Short Screenplay

1 Minute Horror - Best of the Fest

Rules & Terms

Official Selections will be announced sometime around 3/23/27. The Award winners will be posted on the www.filmbasement.com website sometime before April 1st.
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All "Best of the Fest" award winners may be screened or read live at the festival on April 1st 2027. (dates subject to change)
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You can submit your film to as many categories as you'd like.

Films are eligible to win multiple awards.
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You can submit multiple projects.

There are no limitations related to premiere status or film completion dates.
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All awards are decided at the sole discretion of www.Filmbasement.com.
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All award winners will receive a coupon for 20% off on www.filmbasement.com location rentals for 1 year.
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Submissions are only accepted through FilmFreeway. Only online submissions will be accepted at this time.
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  • Tate Cozza

    The Film Basement Horror Film Awards was nothing short of transcendent—an experience that felt less like a screening and more like a moment of cinematic validation. Bread of the Dead finally found its audience: a beautifully unorthodox collective attuned to the film’s particular wavelength of absurdity and intention. There was an undeniable electricity in the room, a rare alignment between creator and viewer that elevated the entire event into something almost mythic. An unforgettable celebration of boundary-pushing horror and the kind of space every filmmaker hopes their work will one day inhabit.

    April 2026
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  • John Alan Hulbert

    Honored to have been selected! Thank you, Film Basement Horror Film Awards!

    April 2026
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  • Carlos Marbán

    Un auténtico placer poder participar en este fantástico festival y felices de llevarnos el premio con La Fotógrafa!

    April 2026
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  • Valentina Battorti

    Hello!! Everything was perfect, extremely welcoming and exquisite!! :) I am so happy to have been part of this remarkable Festival, I thank you so much!! :) You have made my day when you showed love to my film

    April 2026
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  • Matthew SILVA

    Nice little quickie festival. thank you for the best sound design award

    April 2026
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