Scumdance is now a multi-day film festival celebrating the best of underground film. We do our best to curate those films made by the true artist… those who speak with a voice and vision outside the realm of standard faire. We specialize in horror, avant-garde, music based, and experimental films.
Best Short (as voted by festival judges) and Audience Favorite Short.
Best Feature (as voted by festival judges) and Audience Favorite Feature.
Best Score/Soundtrack
Best Acting (non-gender specific)
Best Animation/stop-motion
Best Directing
Best Cinematography
2021 Winners:
Judges Favorite Feature: Sage
Judges Favorite Short: Self Tape
Audience Favorite Feature: Sign Man
Audience Favorite Short: Bag Your Face
Best Score/Soundtrack - Keith Eyrich - Bag Your Face
Best Acting (non-gender specific) - Luc Hollywood - Sign Man
Best Animation/stop-motion - Leilani Fisher - Trash Mermaid
Best Directing - Stefan Stoev - Sage
Best Cinematography - Jaime Heir - Death Mask