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Welcome to the 10th year of the UPSTATE NY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL - recognized among the Top 100 Film Festivals Worldwide!
Subscribe to our mailing list at no cost! Gain exclusive access to up to a 50% Discount Code once the Festival opens April 2024. Additionally, you'll receive an invitation to an exclusive video chat with Joseph Kelly, the Festival Director of 10 years. Joseph has successfully completed numerous feature films with Worldwide Distribution, and he's raised six figures through online fundraising campaigns such as IndieGoGo and Kickstarter. This is your chance to ask any questions you may have.
By signing up early, you'll unlock discounted tickets to the festival and be part of UPSTATE NY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL's inaugural involvement in a feature film. Explore various opportunities available by joining us early.
*Submissions will open April 2024, for the 2024 season, held October 2024*
The 10th year will be the biggest yet. We are scheduled to show over 250 films over three days! Special Guest - The Exorcist Eileen Dietz
More special guest TBA
Awards & Prizes
Best Director (Short and Feature)
Best Short Film
Best Sci-fi Film
Best Fantasy Film
Best Special Effects
Best Cinematography
Best Sound Design
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Gore
Audience Choice
Best Sci-Fi Film
Best Fantasy Film
Best Student Film
Best NY horror Film
Best Foreign horror Film
Best Trailer
Best Animation Horror Film
Best Horror Script
Best Sci-Fi Script
Best Scenic Photography and Aerial shots
Best Creepy Photography and Aerial shots
and many more additional awards.