We were a top 100 festival over 6 times before in Nov 2022, Jan 2022, Dec 2021, Nov 2021, Dec 2020, and Nov 2020.

We show the top-rated films once a year in Apopka, Florida! We LOVE indie films especially sci-fi, horror, or suspense, but if it's indie even a drama, comedy, documentary, or music video, please submit! We pride ourselves on discovering overlooked and underappreciated filmmakers! We give 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards so you have better odds of winning something! Doesn't have to be a recent film, no exclusive premiere crapola, etc. If it's a film, we want to see it as long as you have the rights to submit it and let us screen it. Send us your scripts too! We will also highlight top quality work with Best Director, Best Acting, Best Cinematographer, and Best Special Effects.

We will have an in-person screening for 2024 like we did in 2023.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for Micro Shorts, Shorts, Features, Documentary, Animation, Music Video, Web Series, Scripts and awards for Best Director, Best Cinematographer, Best Special Effects, etc.

Please read all rules and terms carefully. You agree to these in full by submitting anything to our festival. You MUST have all proper permissions, clearances, rights, etc. to send in your project and you must allow us to exhibit your film if it's picked. Only entries through FilmFreeway.com will be accepted. Whoever submits a project shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indie Suspense Horror Sci-Fi Film Festival and its judges and associates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, 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, credits, publicity, trademark, screening, and loss of or damage to any projects and/or materials submitted to our festival. The individual(s) or company submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. We reserve the right to change our event venue if need be but there will be a live screening in or near Orlando, Florida. Neither party shall owe any liability to the other party arising under this agreement for any indirect, special, punitive or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of profit or business opportunities, except as expressly set forth herein. Neither party makes (and each party hereby specifically disclaims) any, representations or warrantees, express or implied, regarding the services contemplated by this agreement, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, implied warranties arising from a course of dealing or course of performance or any warranties relating to title or non-infringement of intellectual property. Neither party makes any representation, warranty or assurance concerning any minimum or maximum number of viewers or attendees or screenings or celebrities or special guests or events or seminars. No refunds. Specific comments on individual submissions will not be given.

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  • Thank you for choosing my thriller screenplay FINAL EXAM as an Official Selection of the festival and for such great communication. I just wish I could have attended the festival— looks like a great line-up!

    October 2023
  • I just want extend the most heartfelt thanks to the Indie Suspense Horror Sci-fI Film Festival for the enthusiastic welcome of our film. Not being able to attend in person was a blow, but being selected and winning the award for Best Cinematography for our film Awake was an incredible gift, for which we are supremely grateful. Thank you so much to everyone involved.

    October 2023
  • Thank you for choosing our indie suspense horror sci-fi film as the 1st place winner in the music video category. We are deeply honored and grateful for this recognition. The excellent communication and support throughout this journey have been invaluable to us.

    October 2023
  • Daniel Lardón

    Amazing festival. Don't miss it.

    October 2023
  • Thank you for selecting my script. Plan to submit again in the future.

    October 2023