Nevermore Film Festival

Created in 2000, The NEVERMORE Film Festival is an International juried competition festival which programs brand-new genre feature and short films from around the world. The festival seeks submissions for horror, science fiction, animation (horror/sci-fi themed), and mystery/suspense.

Nevermore has been selected as a "Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals" by FilmFreeway and "One of the Best Horror Film Festivals in the World" by Dread Central.

In 2021, Nevermore will be an all-virtual festival due to current restrictions in NC regarding indoor gatherings.

We are NOT seeking dramas or comedies (unless they have a definitive horror or sci-fi theme), documentaries, or "crime" thrillers (Pulp Fiction, gangster films; you get the idea.)

More than 1100 features and shorts have screened at the festival in its 20-year run. It has gained an international reputation as one of the premiere genre festivals in the United States.

Nevermore has hosted many artists over the years. The festival is a great place for artists to network. An Artist Luncheon is held on the Saturday morning of the festival for artists to meet and mingle with one another.

JURY AWARDS
Best Feature (US/Canada)
Best Feature (International)
Best Short (1-19 min; US/Canada)
Best Short (1-19 min; International)
Best Long-Form Short (19+ min)
Best Animated Short (1-19 min; US/Canada)

AUDIENCE AWARDS
Best Feature (US/Canada)
Best Feature (International)
Best Short (1-19 min; US/Canada)
Best Short (1-19 min; International)
Best Long-Form Short (19+ min)
Best Animated Short (1-19 min; US/Canada)

Nevermore is seeking new narrative feature and short films that have NOT yet been released (or planned to be released) on Netflix, DVD/BluRay, or other pay services prior to March 1, 2021, the first day after the end of fest. VOD is acceptable. (If your feature film is ONLY available for purchase on your website but NOT on any other service such as Amazon, etc., it is indeed eligible.)

Films that are 2+ years or older are ineligible.

Short films that are available on Youtube, Vimeo or other media services are indeed eligible.

Nevermore does NOT accept unsolicited documentaries. Nevermore does NOT accept music videos or similar.

EXHIBITION FORMATS:
If your FEATURE FILM (55+ min) is ACCEPTED, you MUST provide Nevermore with a DCP, Bluray or DVD exhibition copy.

If your SHORT FILM (1-54 min) is ACCEPTED, you can provide Nevermore with a digital file. Files must be in DCP, .mp4, Apple ProRes, .mov, .avi, or .wmv formats.

FILM CONTENT WARNINGS:
If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.

ARTIST TRANSPORTATION:
If accepted, Nevermore does NOT pay for artist transportation such as airfare, train, etc. We also do not coordinate travel arrangements with International Cultural Agencies. Please do not ask.

Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

Angel Suarez

Great festival hosted by great people. A must in your festival tour.

September 2020

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Manolo Munguia

Although we were not able to attend the film festival, the communication with their team was excellent and we received pictures from the theater which were amazing. Their brochure was also one of the best ones I´ve seen. Really proud our humble film "h0us3" was part of the NEVERMORE film festival!!!

March 2020

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Justin Wayne

A true red carpet experience for filmmakers. The presentation and hospitality of this festival cannot be overstated. Volunteers and staff work together to make sure each film/short will be seen by a large audience. We will be back with the "Slaybor Day" feature!

March 2020

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Lisa Ovies

AMAZING Festival! Was honored to play and truly hope to be lucky enough to do so again soon. Highly recommend!

March 2020

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Erin Berry

Amazing festival at the beautiful Carolina Theater. All three auditoriums are top notch with superb picture and sound (based on my submission of a 2K DCP).

Jim Carl and his crew at this festival do an amazing job over a 3 day period, offering 2 screenings for any film that is chosen.

Can recommend this festival enough! 10 out of 5 stars!

March 2020

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Dates & Deadlines

October 1, 2020
Opening Date
November 6, 2020
Earlybird Deadline (All films)
December 10, 2020
Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
December 30, 2020
Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
January 21, 2021
Notification Date
February 26 – March 4, 2021
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Full Length Narrative Feature (55+ min) US/CANADA
Narrative film from the United States and Canada with a minimum length of 55 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
Full Length Narrative Feature (55+ min) INTERNATIONAL
Narrative film from any country except the United States and Canada with a minimum length of 55 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
Short Narrative Film (1-19 min) US/CANADA
Narrative short film from the United States and Canada with a running length between 1-19 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
Short Narrative Film (1-19 min) INTERNATIONAL
Narrative short film from any country except the United States and Canada with a running length between 1-19 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
Short Long Form-Narrative Film (19-54 min)
Narrative short film from ANY country (including the United States and Canada) with a running length between 19-54 minutes. No documentaries. If your submission is a "work-in-progress", please specify as such. If accepted, a final, sound and color-corrected exhibition copy must be available in time for the fest. Nevermore does NOT screen films which are a "work-in-progress." FILM CONTENT WARNINGS: If your film contains scenes of graphic hardcore sexual material, rape, or simulated animal torture, please notify us as such on your submission listing. Certain jury members are sensitive to this content. If we are unable to "flag" these submissions in advance for committee members, your film may be rejected due to low scores. It is better to forewarn us in advance so we can notify jury members rather than catch them off-guard.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20
Animation - Feature or Short
This Category is for all films (domestic and international) in which at least 50% of the movie is comprised of traditional 2-D animation, 3-D animation, CGI, puppets, stop-motion, etc.
- Earlybird Deadline (All films)
- Standard: $1
- Short Film Deadline (1-54 min)
- Standard: $10
- Feature Film Deadline (55+ min)
- Standard: $20

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