HorrorConUK is the UK’s longest running horror convention, running annually since July 2015 at Magna Science Adventure Centre in Rotherham/Sheffield. In 2025, HorrorConUK will host its 10th Anniversary edition, and as usual we will be bring special guests, short film screenings, horror vendors, cosplay, exhibits, Q & A's and talks on all things horror!

In previous years, special guests have included such genre icons as Malcolm McDowell, Griffin Dunne, Britt Ekland, Dario Argento, Corey Feldman, Elvira, Sean Pertwee, Tom Savini, Doug Bradley, Lamberto Bava, Claudio Simonetti, Bill Moseley, Sid Haig, David Naughton, Heather Langenkamp, David Warner, Barbara Crampton, Jeffrey Combs, Gunnar Hansen and Kane Hodder.

It is HorrorConUK's desire to present the very best short films from around the world by giving talented filmmakers a platform to showcase their creations. For the fourth year running, HorrorConUK is putting out a call for your film submissions. We are looking for short horror films with a running time of 20 minutes or less, to run alongside our tremendous line up of events!

There will be prizes for the best short film including our unique inscripted glass trophy which will look equally as good on your mantlepiece, as a door stop or paperweight!

Awards & Prizes

Our very own unique HorrorConUK trophy and bragging rights!

Rules & Terms

1). All entries must be submitted via Private Link for review purposes and then if accepted, will need to submit a digital link for download.

2). All films must be filmmakers original work and owned outright

3). All films must be 20 mins or under

4). Non-English speaking films must be provided with English subtitles

5). All films submitted must be a Horror/ Sci-fi / Fantasy based
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  • Sunita Soliar & Statten Roeg

    HorrorConUK was a really fun event, filled with true horror lovers. People were dressed in amazing costumes and there was a great spirit of fun.

    October 2024
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  • Ian Sen

    As devoted attendees of HorrorConUK since its inception, we were positively giddy to have our short film 'The Aesthete' make official selection at this year's event!
    I cannot recommend HorroconUK more highly: communication was excellent, with regular much appreciated updates, and all questions addressed.
    The viewing area was absolutely chocka with dedicated horror fans - which was great!
    We got to meet Ben (the film programmer) after our slot, and he was a lovely bloke, very enthusiastic about the genre.
    As with the con itself, the passion of the film festival aspect of this event is tangible and self evident!
    We'll definitely be submitting again: long live HorrorConUK!

    May 2024
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  • Brian Sepanzyk

    Was great to be part of the festival! Great communication and great event put on.

    June 2023
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  • Festival Formula

    We're ruddy chuffed to have our clients
    The Well
    Geronimo
    All We Knew And Ever Loved
    Sarangi
    A Killer Outside
    all screen at this must-watch film festival 👏

    May 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks so much - it shows the value of your slate that you had so many great films that we screened over the weekend. Keep up the great work!

  • James Guy

    Wonderful atmosphere at this festival and an enthusiastic audience who love horror films. The screening of my film was well attended by convention-goers and I appreciated the care and attention that went in to the presentation. Many thanks to the organisers for a memorable experience.

    May 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thanks so much for coming along and submitting to the event, James. Was great to meet you and screen ‘Deadline’