The virtual team of Florida International Horror Film Festival traces its history back to 2017, when it was founded by a group of filmmakers and fans who were passionate about horror films and grotesque themes. Initially, the festival was established to showcase and promote these non-traditional genres in the Florida area, and has now grown into an international event.

Our vision is to become the preferred platform for horror filmmakers and fans around the world by showcasing diverse, innovative and high-quality horror film works. We plan to continue to expand our influence, strengthen cooperation with the global film community, and promote the development and innovation of horror film art.

We are committed to providing an important platform for emerging and veteran filmmakers to communicate and showcase their works through the film festival, while encouraging the exploration and experimentation of new filmmaking techniques and visual styles. We hope to explore the fears, hopes and supernatural wonders deep in the human heart through the unique expression of horror films.

Awards & Prizes

Best Horror Feature Film
Best Horror Short Film
Best Supernatural Horror Film
Best Supernatural Horror Film
Best Horror Director
Best Horror Screenplay
Best Horror Cinematography
Best Horror Sound Design

Each winner will receive a certificate and trophy！

Rules & Terms

Film Requirements
The participating films must be works produced after 2020.
The duration of short films shall not exceed 60 minutes, and the duration of feature films shall not be less than 61 minutes.
The film must be in digital format and support common video formats such as AVI, MPEG4, MOV, MPEG, etc.
The film must have English subtitles, and ensure that the copyright is clear and there is no infringement of third-party rights.

Registration method
Film registration is only accepted online submission, which can be completed through the FIHFF official website or designated cooperation platform.
When registering, you need to provide a brief introduction to the film, an introduction to the director and main actors, screenshots or trailers of the film, contact information and other information.

Selection criteria
The selection committee will give a comprehensive score based on the film's creativity, narrative ability, visual effects, sound design, overall completion and other aspects.

Copyright and right of use
Once the participating film is submitted, it is deemed to agree that FIHFF will use the film's clips, stills, trailers and other materials during the film festival and subsequent promotional activities.