Neil Willoughby, a rising filmmaker based in Michigan, has garnered acclaim in the indie horror space over recent years for their short films, including "Party's Over" (2022), "Straw Men" (2021), and "I Moved to Salem" (2022).
In the realm of DIY filmmaking, Willoughby stands out for their ability to create compelling projects fueled by a genuine passion for storytelling. Leading the charge under the Hiraeth Films banner, Neil and their dedicated team have successfully showcased their films in festivals spanning North America, Europe, and Australia.
Filmography
Writer (7 Credits)
This Feeling Will Pass2023
Short
I Moved to Salem2022
Short
Party's Over2022
Short
Straw Men2021
Short
HORROR STAYS HOME!2020
Short
Second Life Citizens2019
Short
The Scarf2018
Short
Director (7 Credits)
This Feeling Will Pass2023
Short
I Moved to Salem2022
Short
Party's Over2022
Short
Straw Men2021
Short
HORROR STAYS HOME!2020
Short
Second Life Citizens2019
Short
The Scarf2018
Short
Editor & Digital FX (2 Credits)
This Feeling Will Pass2023
Short
Party's Over2022
Short
Editor & Colorist (1 Credit)
I Moved to Salem2022
Short
Acting (1 Credit)
HORROR STAYS HOME!2020
Short
Editor/Colorist (1 Credit)
Second Life Citizens2019
Short
Producer (1 Credit)
The Scarf2018
Short
35 Awards & Selections
Audience Choice, Second Place, Best Writing, Scariest Film This Feeling Will Pass
Horror Film Roulette Royal Oak, MI
2023
Audience choice award Party's Over
Royal Oak, MI
2022
Nominee: Best Cinematography Straw Men
Alternative Film Festival (Autumn 2021) Toronto, ON
2021
Best Cast Straw Men
Alternative Film Festival (Autumn 2021) Toronto, ON
2021
Best Thriller Straw Men
Alternative Film Festival (Autumn 2021) Toronto, ON
2021
Official Selection HORROR STAYS HOME!
The Thing in the Basement Film Festival Seattle, WA
2020
Official Selection HORROR STAYS HOME!
Agoraphobia Film Festival New York, NY
2020
Official Selection HORROR STAYS HOME!
Industry At Home Film Festival Grand Rapids, MI
2020
Official Selection (COVIDaVINCI Category) HORROR STAYS HOME!
DaVinci International Film Festival Los Angeles, CA
2020
Official Selection HORROR STAYS HOME!
Demonic Brilliance Film Festival New Brunswick
2020
3rd Runner Up (Quarantine Category) HORROR STAYS HOME!
Alternative Film Festival Toronto, ON
2020
Best Horror Comedy Second Life Citizens
Things2Fear Film Fest Winchester, VA
2020
Official Selection Second Life Citizens
Atlanta Horror Film Festival Atlanta, Georgia
2020
Official Selection Second Life Citizens
The Thing in the Basement Film Festival Seattle, WA
2020
Special Mention Second Life Citizens
London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival London
2020
Official Selection Second Life Citizens
Bad Film Fest Brooklyn, NY
2020
Official Selection Second Life Citizens
Happenstance Horror Fest Barrington, NH
2020
Official Selection Second Life Citizens
Horror Movie Freaks Film Fest Greensboro, NC
2020
Official Selection Second Life Citizens
Demonic Brilliance Film Festival New Brunswick
2020
Official Selection Second Life Citizens
SLAY Film Festival Seattle, WA
2020
Official Selection Second Life Citizens
Northern Frights Film Festival North Bay, ON
2020
2nd Place & Audience Choice Second Life Citizens
Horror Film Roulette Utica, MI
2019
Official Selection The Scarf
SLICE OF FRIGHT FILM FESTIVAL Bay City, MI
2019
Official Selection The Scarf
HALFWAY2HALLOWEEN BOO-LESQUE SPOOKTACULAR Detroit, MI
2019
Official Selection The Scarf
LA SHORT SCARES FILM FEST Santa Monica, CA
2019
1st Place & Audience Choice The Scarf
HORROR FILM ROULETTE Utica, MI
2018
Nominee: Best Writer Straw Men
Horror Movie Freaks Film Festival Walnut Grove, NC
Nominee: Best Score Straw Men
Nooga Underground Film Festival Chattanooga, TN
Nominee: Best Cinematography Straw Men
Nooga Underground Film Festival Chattanooga, TN
Official Selection Straw Men
Spooky Empire Orlando, FL
Nominee: Best Editing Straw Men
Chatham-Kent International Film Festival Chatham, ON
Nominee: Best Short Film Straw Men
Chatham-Kent International Film Festival Chatham, ON
Official Selection Straw Men
Motor City Legacy Horror Convention & Film Festival Romulus, MI