We are devoted to horror, thriller, sci-fi. Around 25 award category which includes special effect, most gory, best death scene, etc. We aim to promote the horror, thriller, and sci-fi genre with the utmost care and a variety of award categories that separate and pop out the best of the best works.

We also have two other categories for the short and feature films which do not belong to Horror, Thriller & Sci-Fi.

We believe in giving proper exposure to the filmmakers, screenplay writers, and the crew without whom a film can not be completed.

This award declaration happens quarterly in a year.

Awards & Prizes

Category of awards:
- Best Halloween Movie 2023
- Best Halloween Script 2023
- Best Horror Feature Film
- Best Thriller Feature Film
- Best Sci-Fi Feature Film
- Best Horror Short Film
- Best Thriller Short Film
- Best Sci-Fi Short Film
- Best Direction
- Best Actor
- Best Supporting Role
- Best Cinematography
- Best Special Effects
- Best Music/Sound
- Best Editing
- Best Screenplay
- Best Feature (other category)
- Best Short (Other category)
- Best Web Series (season wise)

Scene Awards:
- Most scary scene
- Best Gory scene
- Best Ambiance
- Best Romantic Scene
- Best Original Concept
- Most Disturbing
- Best death sequence
- Best erotic scene
- Best Zombie Scene
- Best twist
- Best plot
- Real horror picture you clicked
- Any composite horror picture you created

Winners get :

- Laurel
- Certificate (digital)
- Online promotion in our social media
- Exclusive video interview post in our website and social media
- Winners can apply for a Horror Bowl Medal (courier charges to be borne by the applicant)

Rules & Terms

1) All submission should be through FilmFreeway only
2) Any production year will be accepted
3) There is no constraint on budget of the movie
4) Filmmaker/screenplay writer can submit as many projects they want
5) There is no premiere so no premiere rules applies
6) Old and new both films will be accepted
7) Previously submitted film can be re-submitted if it did not win in any category
8) Improperly submitted films will be disqualified
9) There will be 2 segments of internal screening by our judges panel and their decision will be the final
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  • Uwe Schwarzwalder

    I'm very honoured to be part of this prestigious film festival. It was a great experience. Thanks a lot for the award!

    February 2024
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  • Pedro Vasconcelos

    I confess I was not expecting to win with my script “The Spirit” (that I really like). Só It was a very Nice to know that I won as Best Halloween Script, but It was really great to know that I won as Best Feature Script. What a wonderfull surprize!
    Thanks a lot, and please keep on the great work.
    Best regards

    February 2024
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  • James Wright

    Thank You Horror Bowl Awards.... For the honor for being selected 2024 Horror Bowl award winner. I am truly honored....

    One Love....

    February 2024
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  • Prabesh Barua

    Nice Festival . Glad to all jury members.

    October 2023
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  • Justin Morgan

    We are very glad and infinitely grateful for the hospitality, time, consideration this festival afforded us. We won best feature film, which means everything to cast and crew attached to Exceptional Beings! Thank you Horror Bowl Movie Awards! This future is bright ❤️🎼🎥🙏🏾

    October 2023
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