The Independent Horror Society has been dedicated to supporting grassroots horror cinema for over 10 years, and we're so proud to have over 2,000 committed horror fans and filmmakers in our ranks.

We have launched the Indie Film Showcase to do what we love best -- bringing incredible short genre films from hugely talented filmmakers, to the wonderful UK horror community.

Over the past couple of years, the Indie Film Showcase has been an annual selection of films, premiered in London and then taken on tour across the UK in places such as Manchester and York.

But with so many incredible films being submitted to us and seen every year, it's getting harder and harder to fit in everything that we want to screen! So as of now, we're switching to TWO separate showcase line ups every year -- the next of which will premiere at The Genesis Cinema in London in June 2025.

So join us for another evening of fun, meeting new friends, networking, and of course -- over 2 solid hours of incredible short films.

Long live indie horror!

Awards & Prizes

Skully's Choice Award -- Awarded to the best UK short film of the showcase, as voted for by the selection panel, and the audience.

Best International Short -- Awarded to the best non-UK short film of the showcase.

Rules & Terms

Eligibility and Submission Rules: Films must be under 30 minutes in length.

Unless you are a member of the IHS Pro service, there is a submission fee to enter your film. All submissions are final, and there are no refunds. You may enter as many films as you wish. Each entry requires a separate submission form, fee and upload. Please note we only accept online screeners.

Selection Procedure - Submitted films are viewed by two or more members of the Independent Horror Society. Every film selected is at the discretion of the IHS team, and their decision is final. All successful applicants will be notified via e-mail.

Delivery: Delivery instructions will be provided once selection is confirmed. All delivery will be digital.
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  • Alejandro Ayala

    Absolutely one of the best events I’ve attended this year. Everyone involved really makes and effort to put together the best possible selection of shorts at a great venue. I would submit again in a heartbeat.

    December 2024
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  • David Yorke

    Great festival ran by a lovely team and atteneded by the best audience. I was lucky enough to win best film 2 years in a row, which is crazy as the slection of films is always fantastic. Get submitting now, you won't regret it :)

    December 2024
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  • Ben Daly

    A fantastic festival set up by true supporters of independent horror films! Can't thank them enough to showcase our film Red Sky at Night and to be in amongst such a great showcase of other horror shorts made by very talented filmmakers. Long may it continue!

    April 2024
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  • Brendan Cleaves

    Great horror film showcase. A cinema where you can take a beer in, high quality films and after show networking.

    April 2024
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  • Robert Sladden

    Great event! Thanks for screening The Cutbacks! Really enjoyed seeing all the films, a really friendly and fun event. Thanks for having us!

    April 2024
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