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. They are judged by the length of the film. If placed in the wrong category it will be rejected.

There are NO restrictions on when your film was completed or where it was 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 you send a Stamp addressed envelop.

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

The submitter gives permission for Haunted House FearFest (HHFF) to use stills, titles, copy, and/or information from the film. We also encourage accepted filmmakers to do their own promotion of the festival on social media. 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 any entrant under the age of 18.

We do not offer screening fees under any circumstances.

The overall winner (if attending) will be presented with their award on Saturday evening.

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

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

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