
Grindhouse Nights combines the best in independent horror films with live entertainment, This one day event is designed to showcase the filmmakers, and give them an opportunity to screen their films in front of local fans.
We focus primarily on horror and exploitation type films, but we will also review and accept sci-fi, fantasy or dark drama at the panel's discretion.
We also have live entertainment throughout the day and we have costumed entertainers and our models, The Grindhouse Girls, mixing and mingling with the crowd to bring the fans a truly unique experience that is unlike any other film festival.
We HIGHLY encourage the filmmakers to be in attendance if at all possible. One of the main features of our event is the Q&A that takes place after each film, and the ability for filmmakers and fans to mix, mingle and network.
NOTE: While we accept submissions from all over the country, we HIGHLY recommend that, if you submit, you are reasonably sure you would be able to attend the event, as that is a big part of what makes us successful. We DO NOT often screen films from filmmakers that are not from the NY/NJ/PA/CT area and we DO NOT want to mislead anyone!!
This is a curated festival, and no awards are given at the event. Our festival is designed to showcase the filmmakers and their work in a fun, relaxed environment, without worrying about awards or competition.