Haunted House FearFest

PLEASE READ ALL RULES AND TERMS BEFORE SUBMITTING

Our focus is on independent films that are self produced and financed. If you are having any kind of premiere with us, please let us know.

When submitting your project, make sure you apply to the right category. This is judged by category length. If placed in the wrong category it will be rejected.

There are NO restrictions on when you completed your film or where it has previously screened. Anyone may enter this competition. If your film is not in English, please EMBED SUBTITLES in your screening file.

Make sure your film is available to download in the highest quality possible. Preferably via FilmFreeway or Vimeo. If you wish to send your film on a USB stick, it will NOT be returned, unless a Stamp addressed envelop is sent.

Each submitter must possess full legal right and all clearances to the film they submit. The festival accepts no responsibility for illegal submissions. Clearance is the responsibility of the filmmaker. Please check you are authorised to submit, and that the film is not subject to any litigation or under threat of litigation.

The submitter gives permission for Haunted House FearFest (HHFF) to use stills, titles, copy, and/or information from the film. These will be used for promotional purposes or inclusion in monthly screening events. We also encourage accepted filmmakers to do their own promotion of the Festival, on social media and otherwise. This benefits us all.

Submitters agree to HHFF holding additional exhibition screening if selected or win. Screening selections are at the sole discretion of the Festival judges. All decisions are final.

Anyone from any country can take part in this competition. Parental consent must be provided to the entrant if under 18 years of age.

We do not offer screening fees under any circumstances.

The overall winner (if attending) will be presented with their award on Saturday evening. If the award has to be posted, the postage and packing costs must paid for.

All submitters are invited to attend. Admission is free as we are trying to build an audience and festival for the future. We can not pay travel or accommodation. But if you decided to attend we will endeavour to make your stay as fun as possible.

You may withdraw your submission at any time, but there are no refunds on submissions.

Requests for fee waivers will be denied. We offer them only by invitation, and in specialized circumstances. As festivals go, our entry fees is reasonable.

By submitting the entrant/submitter/filmmaker indicates they have read, understand, agree with, and will comply will all the Rules and Terms stated in items above.