You are invited to the 2nd Annual Nashville Horror Film Festival held at New Heights in downtown Nashville.

Nashville Horror Film Festival, Founded by Wolf Turner and Chuckie Fuoco, is an annual International Horror Film Festival that focuses on Indie Horror Filmmaking. Each film accepted into the festival will be showcased and screened live. Winners will be presented trophies.

We will have creative horror trophies for our award winners.
Awards will be given out during our in person awards ceremony.

Short Films:
Best Overall Short Film
Best Director
Best Tennessee Short Film
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Script Writing
Best Kill
Honorable Mention
Best Ensemble
Best Special Effects
Audience Choice Award
Best Comedy Horror
Best Sci-Fi
Best Sound Design
Best Score
Best Cinematography

Feature Films:
Best Overall Feature Film
Best Director
Best Tennessee Feature Film
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Script Writing
Best Kill
Honorable Mention
Best Ensemble
Best Special Effects
Audience Choice Award
Best Comedy Horror
Best Feature Film
Best Sci-Fi
Best Sound Design
Best Score
Best Cinematography

Student Films:
Best Student Film

FORMATS
​Entries should be submitted via FilmFreeway.

SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION
Films created prior to 2020 are not eligible. Submission does not guarantee acceptance. Submission fees are non-refundable. Short films should not exceed 40 minutes in length. Programming decisions are made by the festival directors and our selection committee. If accepted, we will notify filmmakers by email. After acceptance, the exhibition format will need to be in our office two weeks before the festival. We do not pay rental fees for submitted work that is programmed. You hold Nashville Horror Film Festival, its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, etc. harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from your entry.

EVENT
You give permission to Nashville Horror Film Festival to use stills, titles, copy, video clips, and/or information from the short for promotional purposes.

CONFIRMATION
Feel free to email us if you would like confirmation of entry.

Overall Rating
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  • Great little festival, I was thrilled to be included

    November 2024
  • Lisa Ovies

    So grateful to have been a part of this. Thanks so much!

    November 2024
  • Definitely looking forward to sending more films to you guys
    A massive thank you from Kubli brother

    November 2024
  • Thanks for selecting my film, DARE! Sorry that I couldn’t make it. I hope that everyone at least enjoyed it! 💕

    November 2024
  • It was an absolute honor and privilege to receive an Honorable Mention at the Nashville Horror Film Festival. I’m grateful to be part of a festival that champions independent filmmakers in the horror genre and provides a platform for unique, visionary storytelling. Thank you for the recognition—it’s truly an honor to be mentioned by such a prestigious festival.

    November 2024