Screamiverse Expo is a horror, sci-fi, and arts convention taking place in Roanoke, VA on Saturday April 10th and Sunday April 11th 2027, our third year.
As part of our programming, we created a screening room where we will feature our 3rd annual film fest and showcase. Last year we were able to present 4 features and 18 shorts, and are excited to bring it back. Our goal is to make Screamiverse Expo a new annual tradition for fans of genre film—horror, sci-fi, cult classics, and everything in between, here in the heart of Appalachia.
Our film fest will take place all day Saturday and Sunday in Parlor A of the Berglund Center, marathon style. Then on Saturday there will be an awards ceremony on our main stage. Winning films do not need to be on site, we will mail you the awards at our expense.
If you want to attend the event and promote your project, we have vendor space available. We'll have a limited number of gratas booths available for filmmakers, and additional tables for sale in our main vendor hall.
Again, you do not have to be present to have your project showcased.
Best Film (Feature)
Best Film (Short)
Best Performance (Feature)
Best Performance (Short)
Best FX/Makeup (Feature)
Best FX/Makeup (Short)
Best Music/Score
Best Kill or Death
Best Villain
All official selections will receive a trophy.
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May 2025