*OUR EARLYBIRD DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS ENDS ON MARCH 31ST, 2024!
*Each year we screen several WORLD, NORTH AMERICAN & CANADIAN Film Premieres!
*TERROR IN THE BAY FILM FESTIVAL FEATURED ON THE CBC HERE! >>> https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2274322499827 <<<
*2022 "Best of the Best" Film Festivals in Thunder Bay (1st place) The Walleye Magazine
*2021 "Best of the Best" Film Festivals in Thunder Bay (1st place) The Walleye Magazine
*2020 "Best of the Best" Film Festivals in Thunder Bay (1st place) The Walleye Magazine
"TERROR IN THE BAY FILM FESTIVAL gets a very POSITIVE REVIEW for filmmaker friendliness. Submit to this festival and you will get a square shot." - Justin Bowler (themovieguys.net)
- RANKED IN THE TOP 650 OUT OF 12,000+ "MOST POPULAR FILM FESTIVALS" IN THE FilmFreeway DATABASE. (JUNE, 2023)
*SPECIAL PAST EVENT: On April 19th, 2023 we partnered with REEL CANADA to screen a Double Feature for the 10th Annual National Canadian Film Day! We had the honour of screening Jeff Barnaby's BLOOD QUANTUM & David Cronenberg's CRIMES OF THE FUTURE.
FilmFreeway GOLD MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 15% OFF! WE HAVE KEPT OUR FEES LOW FOR INDEPENDENT FILMMAKERS WORLDWIDE + STUDENT FILMMAKERS RECEIVE A SPECIAL DISCOUNT!
ONE OF ONTARIO'S TOP RATED HORROR FILM FESTIVALS!
We are pleased to announce the 8th Annual "Terror In The Bay" Film Festival! From October 16th-19th, 2024 we will be showcasing a wide range of films and trailers from around the world - HORROR, THRILLER AND MYSTERY FILMS ARE WHAT WE LOVE!
Our festival is built by filmmakers for filmmakers, and we know the hard work and dedication it takes to make a film of any genre and length. Film festival submission fees can add up very quickly, so we kept our entry fees low.
This 4-day event will take place at the historic Paramount Theatre, which has recently changed it's name to Maple Tops Paramount Theatre, located in the downtown core of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
The downtown core and entertainment industry in Thunder Bay has been growing steadily over the past several years, and MapleTops Paramount Theatre is one of the oldest buildings in the city. It has been newly renovated inside, has a full concession stand and hosts several local plays and musicals.
*We accept films of any budget, length, and production value. Our judges treat every film equally, and will be graded with our utmost honesty, and unbiased view. If your film is picked as an official selection, it will automatically be considered for individual award nominations. Good Luck!
*ALL OFFICIAL SELECTIONS, IN EVERY CATEGORY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR NOMINATIONS AND AWARDS.
- All Official Selections receive a festival laurel and will be considered for individual award nominations and awards including the coveted MORA AWARD!
- The Four Major Award Winners (Best Feature, Best Featurette, Best Short and Best Mini Short) will receive a laurel, printable AWARD CERTIFICATE & CUSTOMIZED STATUE "MORA" Created by sculptor Victor Oriecuia.
- In addition, the Four Major Award Winners (Best Feature Film, Best Featurette, Best Short Film and Best Mini-Short Film) will receive 1 month of FREE advertising by PromoteHorror.com! This will include extended advertising for your winning film on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM AND FACEBOOK!
- Individual award winners will receive an additional laurel and a printable AWARD CERTIFICATE.
- Official Selections (filmmakers) in attendance will receive a complimentary 4-DAY pass and official Terror in the Bay Film Festival T-Shirt!
- We are IMDb qualified, which means every official nominee and winner will be posted on our IMDb festival page.
*6TH ANNUAL NOMINEES AND WINNERS - https://www.imdb.com/event/ev0006207/2022/1
*MORA AWARDS - https://vimeo.com/375235385
AWARDS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:
*BEST FEATURE FILM (MORA Award) - 60 MINS+
*BEST FEATURETTE (MORA Award) - 24-59 MINS
*BEST SHORT FILM (MORA Award) - 10-23 MINS
*BEST MINI-SHORT FILM (MORA Award) - UNDER 10 MINS
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-NEW! BEST ENSEMBLE
-NEW! BEST ATMOSPHERE
-NEW! BEST SFX MAKEUP
-BEST UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY
-NEW! BEST UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY (RUNNER-UP)
-BEST WEB SERIES
-BEST MUSIC VIDEO
-BEST FILM POSTER
-BEST TITLE / CREDIT SEQUENCE
-BEST DIRECTOR
-BEST ACTOR
-BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
-BEST ACTRESS
-BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
-BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
-BEST EDITING
-BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
-BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
-BEST TRAILER
-AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD
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*2023 AWARD WINNERS:
-BEST FEATURE FILM *THE PORTRAIT
-BEST FEATURETTE *SOME VISITORS
-BEST SHORT FILM *WORMIES
-BEST MINI SHORT FILM *CHARLIE THE CANCELLED SKELETON
-BEST WEB SERIES *ALAS
-BEST MUSIC VIDEO *CROOKS - HEART OF VENGEANCE
-BEST FILM TRAILER *GHOSTS OF HIROSHIMA
-BEST DIRECTOR *BRIAN SEPANZYK (IN THE SHADOW OF GOD)
-BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY *ARNAUD GOMEZ-THEBAUD (MARYLA)
-BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY *JACOB WELDON (SEED)
-BEST UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY *CONSUMED
-BEST UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY RUNNER-UP *THE SHADOW PPL
-BEST ORIGINAL SCORE *NATALIA LAGUENS (BOOKWORM)
-BEST EDITING *EDOUARD ALVADO (WELCOME TO CANDY'S)
-BEST SFX MAKEUP *ALIEN PLANET
-BEST TITLE/CREDIT SEQUENCE *SASCHA MAY (A BLOODY GRAVEYARD STORY)
-BEST ACTOR *MICHAEL TEH (SMILE AS YOU KILL)
-BEST ACTRESS *SARA CANNING (IN THE SHADOW OF GOD)
-BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR *MICHAEL JORDAN (DEMON BOX)
-BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS *TAYLER DELINE (THE CLOSER YOU GET)
-BEST FILM POSTER *BOOKWORM
-BEST ATMOSPHERE *CLAYTON ORGLES (DISSOCIATION)
-BEST ENSEMBLE *ELDRITCH, USA
-AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD *A DEER CAUGHT IN THE HEADLIGHTS & SOME VISITORS