Welcome to Haunted House FearFest, an independent horror film and video game festival dedicated to celebrating our passion for spine-tingling terror. We showcase the work of innovative independent filmmakers and game developers from around the world, with a special focus on promoting the talents of women and underrepresented groups in the horror genre. Our mission is to share our deep love for horror and its diverse sub-genres, including paranormal, monsters, slashers, zombies, gore, gothic, dark fantasy, psychological thrillers, and much more! If it evokes fear, terror, and blood – We want it!
Prepare yourself for an immersive experience at Haunted House FearFest, where we curate the finest independent horror films and video games that will keep you glancing over your shoulder until the very end. To achieve this, we seek out filmmakers and game developers with a twisted imagination and a penchant for the horrifying to join us in creating an unforgettable journey into the realm of fear and suspense.
FESTIVAL THEME - ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
OCTOBER 2024 - IN PERSON & VIRTUAL SCREENINGS
Venue - TRIAD THEATRE (158 W 72nd Street, NY NY 10023)
Festival Dates - Thursday, October 24 - Saturday, October 26.
The dark strikes an uneasiness that brings your senses on high alert. Your heart rate elevates. Your ears play tricks with you. Your eyes fight to adjust to any familiar shape they see. The concept of the dark is about terror and chaos. Control and journey. This year's festival theme revolves around darkness. The darkness of the mind. Darkness of physical space. Darkness that piques curiosity. The selected films and video games will embody these narratives, offering stories of the unknown, self-discovery, and turmoil.
Give us your creepy. Bring the funny. Show us your warped sense of imagination at the 2024 Haunted House Fearfest Film & Video Game Festival.
Why Submit Your Masterpiece?
🔪 Showcase Your Talent: Feature your film or game before a captivated audience of horror enthusiasts, industry insiders, and fellow creators.
🔪 Global Recognition: Gain international exposure and recognition for your exceptional storytelling, cinematography, or game development skills.
🔪 Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow filmmakers, game developers, and potential collaborators in the horror genre.
🔪 Awards and Prizes: Compete for prestigious awards that celebrate your creativity and mastery of horror.
🔪 Promotion: Benefit from our extensive marketing efforts, promoting your work to a wide and diverse audience.
For Video Game Submissions
We are currently accepting game submissions for our 2024 Festival that are inline with our festival theme: Are You Afraid of the Dark? Your game should be immersed in a world where darkness reigns supreme and every creak, groan, and whisper sends shivers down your spine. Whether you're a master of atmospheric horror, a virtuoso of jump scares, or a maestro of psychological terror, the Haunted House FearFest Festival invites you to unleash your most terrifying creations upon the world.
Submit your original video game creations, from indie gems to horrific nightmares, let your imagination run wild. From haunted mansions to abandoned asylums, from ghostly forests to desolate streets, your game can transport players to the darkest corners of their nightmares.
Our esteemed game judge, Rafi Alam is an industry veteran and horror aficionados, will carefully scrutinize each submission, evaluating creativity, immersion, and, most importantly, sheer terror.
IN ORDER TO QUALIFY, you must submit your game on our festival page in the itch.io platform - https://itch.io/jam/haunted-house-fearfest AND submit your game to our filmfreeway page to qualify as an entry into the festival. You will have to pay a submission fee to qualify via our filmfreeway page. On our FilmFreeway page, you can submit under the project type - VR/XR/Immersive
So gather your courage, sharpen your wits, and unleash the darkness within. The Haunted House FearFest Festival awaits, daring you to prove: Are You Afraid of the Dark?
FESTIVAL THEME - ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
OCTOBER 2024 - IN PERSON & VIRTUAL SCREENINGS
Venue - TBA (NYC)
Festival Dates - Thursday, October 24 - Saturday, October 26.
Awards & Prizes
The BEST OF THE FESTIVAL will receive the coveted GRIM REAPER AWARD and Winners Laurel (EPS)
BEST OF THE FESTIVAL - One film will receive the horribly good 'GRIM REAPER AWARD' in recognition of being the OVERALL BEST OF THE FEST!
MAIN FILM CATEGORY WINNERS - Will receive a Winners Laurels (EPS and Award Tropy). The categories are:
Best Animated Short
Best Animated Feature
Best Horror Comedy Short
Best Horror Comedy Feature
Best Psychological Short
Best Psychological Feature
Best Zombie Short
Best Zombie Feature
Best Slasher Short
Best Slasher Feature
Best Monster Short
Best Monster Feature
Best Paranormal Short
Best Paranormal Feature
Best Horror Short
Best Horror Feature
ADDITIONAL CATEGORY AWARDS - The winner will receive a Winners Laurel (EPS) and Award Trophy. The categories are:
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Music
Best VFX (Make-up or CGI)
Best SFX
Best Actor/ Comedy
Best Actress/Comedy
Best Actor/Drama
Best Actress/Drama
Best Supporting Actor/ Comedy
Best Supporting Actress/Comedy
Best Supporting Actor/Drama
Best Supporting Actress/Drama
Best Drop Dead Funny
Best Supernatural
Best Haunting
Best Animation
Best Ensemble Cast
MAIN VIDEO GAME CATEGORY WINNERS - Will receive a Winners Laurels (EPS) and Award.
Best Game of the Year
Best Art Direction
Best Audio Design
Best Narrative
Best Score & Music
Best Horror
Best Action/Adventure
Biggest Scare