Spring Screams Film Festival at the Starlight Terra Vista 6 Movie Theater in Rancho Cucamonga on March 25th, Spring Screams brings horror back to the big screen. Fall is not the only season for scary movies. This festival celebrates spooky, chilling, and haunting films that deserve their moment in the spring spotlight. Join us for a night of thrills, terror, and unforgettable independent horror.

Awards & Prizes

• Best Short Film Award
• Best Short Script Award
• Best Feature Script Award

Winners will receive an official Spring Screams award and special recognition across our festival platforms. Award winners will receive a Scary Easter Basket filled with prizes and goodies to go along with their awards!

Rules & Terms

General Eligibility
Open to filmmakers worldwide.
Submissions must be original works owned by the entrant(s).
Films can be short or feature length; all genres welcome, but horror, thriller, and experimental are strongly encouraged.
Only horror and thriller films are eligible. Submissions in other genres will not be considered.
Must be in English or include English subtitles.

Submission Guidelines
Digital submissions only (online screener links or uploads).
Films must be submitted by the official deadline; late entries will not be reviewed.
Works-in-progress not accepted.

Rights & Permissions
By submitting, filmmakers confirm they own or control all rights to their work.
Filmmakers grant the festival the right to screen their film during the event and use stills, trailers, or clips (max 30 seconds) for promotional purposes.
All copyrights remain with the filmmakers.
Submission fees are non-refundable.