The NIGHTMARES INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (RMNIFF) was created to showcase and celebrate the latest and greatest contributions of independent Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Thriller films from around the world!
We help filmmakers and screenwriters get the exposure and recognition they deserve!

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
NIFF is focused on bridging the gaps between filmmakers, fans, and financing. Since our film festival is part of our horror convention, we offer filmmakers the unique chance to hang with the horror icons, party with the fans, and network with distribution representatives and financiers.

We accept a wide variety of films and you may enter your film in multiple categories. We are expanding the number screenings this year to accommodate more films.

Our awards will be for:

* Best Actor/Best Actress
* Best Cinematography
* Best Costume Design
* Best Film Editing
* Best Sound Design
* Best Special Effects (or Best Visual Effects)
* Best Director
* Best Horror Feature
* Best Horror Short
* Best Sci-Fi Feature
* Best Sci-Fi Short
* Best Fantasy Feature
* Best Fantasy Short
* Best Thriller Feature
* Best Thriller Short
* Best Animated Movie
* Best Michigan Made
* Best In Show
Prizes and Awards will be announced soon.

Rocky Mountain Nightmares Film Festival is hereby granted the right to utilize an excerpt from any film submitted and accepted for exhibition at the Festival for promotional purposes. The individual or corporation submitting the film hereby warrants that it is authorized to commit the film for screening, and understands and accepts these requirements and regulations. The undersigned shall indemnify and hold harmless Rocky Mountain Nightmares Film Festival from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, and expenses (including but not limited to attorney's fees, and costs of the court) which may be incurred by reason of any claim involving copyright, trademark, credits, publicity, screening, and loss of or damage to the screening materials entered.

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  • L.S. Strange

    Rocky Mountain Nightmares was a scream! Enjoyed meeting kindred spirits and horror icons. Looking forward to next year.

    May 2023