OUR 2024 AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 5-6 at KEVIN SMITH'S SMODCASTLE CINEMA IN ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ. The funkiest town on the Jersey Shore now has an offbeat film festival. Highlands is the home town of Kevin Smith, the creator of "Clerks," and we want to capture that spirit with our Highlands Horror Film Fest. Our 2024 theme is "Horror and Suspense." We are interested in seeing anxiety-inducing psychological terror as well as blood and guts--everything from A (for Alfred Hitchcock) to Z (Rob Zombie, of course)

2024 winners will receive a Serpent Skull Trophy. This beautiful trophy will instantly make you the envy of all your filmmaking friends and impress all others around you! You must attend to receive the trophy.

The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Highlands Film Fest from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening videos entered.

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  • Anders Elsrud Hultgreen

    It was awesome to be selected to this year Highlands Horror Film Fest.
    I wish I could go there in person, but I could not make it.
    The dialogue with the festival was great and the festival did a great promotion of my film.

    November 2023
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    Response from festival:

    A pleasure to screen another of your excellent films!

  • Robert Tiemstra

    A splendid festival with a welcoming atmosphere and a solid selection of shorts. The organizers know how to make a filmmaker feel welcome, and the trophy is one of the best I've seen on the festival circuit!

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for letting us screen your film (excellent!) and making the journey across country to attend!

  • Law Ferreira

    Had a blast at the Highlands Horror Film Festival! Rob really curated a great batch of films from really talented filmmakers. Great communication & super welcoming -- thanks for screening our film "Don't Fret The Devil"! Would love to attend again with or without a film

    October 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much for attending! We loved your film and look forward to seeing more!

  • Great film festival. The promoters and Rob are very accommodating to the filmmakers; popcorn and drinks included. The trophy-award is an amazing piece of art. I look forward to submitting a film next year.

    October 2022
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you! Looking forward to seeing your next creation!

  • Piero Cannata

    Wonderful festival and great selection of short movies. Thank you very much for the award! See you soon!

    October 2022
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    Response from festival:

    We look forward to more films from you!