🎃 THE HALLOWEEN HORROR PICTURE SHOW RISES AGAIN 🎃

Florida’s Original Horror Film Festival Returns After 3-Year Hiatus

After three long years in the shadows, The Halloween Horror Picture Show has clawed its way back from the grave, ready to reclaim its throne as Florida’s original and most electrifying horror film festival.

Submissions are now officially OPEN, calling on filmmakers from around the world to deliver their most terrifying, twisted, and unforgettable creations. The festival is on the hunt for the best indie horror short and feature films on the planet, all competing for the coveted Best of the Fest honors.

The resurrection culminates in a one-day cinematic nightmare on Halloween Day, hosted at the iconic Cinema 6 Theater in Port Richey, Florida. Fans can expect a packed house filled with passionate horror lovers hungry for fresh blood—on screen, of course.

This year’s event promises far more than just films. Attendees will be immersed in a full horror experience, including:

A lobby filled with unique horror vendors
Appearances by filmmakers, actors, and actresses
Photo opportunities with special guests
Surprises and announcements still lurking in the dark

Filmmakers are encouraged to strike early and take advantage of Early Bird submission pricing, now available for a limited time.

For over two decades, The Halloween Horror Picture Show has built a legacy of showcasing groundbreaking indie horror while fostering a passionate community of creators and fans. Now, the legend returns, bigger, bloodier, and more brutal than ever.

Will your film survive the cut… or become just another victim?

Awards & Prizes

The overall "Best of the Fest" Short and Feature will receive a Halloween Horror Picture Show Award!

Winners will both receive a write up in the Indie Horror Junkie magazine!

Winners will also receive a FREE entry to the upcoming Indie Horror Junkie Film Fest held at MegaCon Orlando!

Rules & Terms

All entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway.

1. As author/ director/ producer/ cinematographer of the short film (material), I/ we have submitted to HHPS, I/ we warrant as sole and exclusive owner(s) of all legal right and title thereto have absolute authority to submit the enclosed material to HHPS.

2. I/ we will indemnify and hold harmless HHPS, its sponsors and partners, individually and collectively, from and against all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, liabilities and expenses including legal expenses arising out of or in connection with any and all claims, or third party claims based on the material submitted to HHPS.

3. HHPS entrants will permit HHPS to use the title of the work submitted and the logline, their name, contact information and/ or likeness & publicity stills in pre & post publicity & promotional efforts.

4. HHPS Submissions must be English language or English subtitled.

5. Include title and name of contact on all media, materials, and containers.

6. Do not send originals. HHPS is not responsible for materials lost or damaged in transit.

7. HHPS Submissions must be available for screening during the HHPS Event.

8. HHPS reserves the right to change submission categories.

9. HHPS Eligibility and category determinations, along with prize awards, are the sole discretion of the Festival.

10. I/ we have read, understand and agree to, and will abide by, all of the rules & regulations posted.

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  • Terry Jarrell

    Absolutely fantastic festival experience! Thank you soooo much for selecting our film, Harlow's Haunt for your event and we are humbled and very much appreciate for our Official Selection!!!

    June 2023
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  • Matt Robb

    Had the pleasure of attending this for megacon weekend. Thanks for being the first consideration for my film NOMAN! Will definitely submit future horror flicks here.

    May 2023
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  • Luigi Scarpa

    Very interesting and historical festival with very good, kind and helpful staff.
    It was a great pleasure to be a part of it, thank you !

    April 2023
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  • Michael Moutsatsos

    A truly fun experience. Great communication Very helping. I will definitely enter future projects
    Thanks folks
    Michael Moutsatsos
    Ravage Nation

    April 2023
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  • Paul Hibbard

    Great festival. Very communicative. Highly recommend submitting

    April 2023
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