The Wicked Realm Film Festival is an annual event that features Horror & Sci-Fi films. Hosted by Gangster Octopus, this event also features food, drinks, music, photo-ops, vendors, and a costume contest. Taking place three Saturdays this October (10/11 - 10/18 - 10/25)

Awards & Prizes

The 2025 awards will be for 'Scariest Film', 'Best Kill', 'Best Director', & 'The Empire State Award'.

Rules & Terms

Enter your Horror or Sci-Fi film into The Wicked Realm Film Festival. Dates for our location in Elmira, NY will be added soon. $30 entry fee. NYS residents may enter their film for FREE. Films must be between 1 and 30 minutes long. We reserve the right to reject any entry.

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  • Lisa Soper

    Chris and team were so much fun and professional. We really felt special being included in this years festival. Though we could not be there in person, Chris kept us up to date with what was happening and sent over pictures of the event. We were bummed we couldn't be there in person, but are totally going to be joining them for the next festival season. I highly encourage submitting to this special wicked fest!

    November 2024
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  • Harry Waldman

    Thanks for nominating "Enter the Room" for Best Acting in your festival. I wasn't able to attend the festival in person, but was impressed by the frequent and detailed communication. Based on the information and photos provided, the festival looked like a great experience and I hope to be able to attend one of the future events of Wicked Realm Film Festival.

    November 2023
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you for your contribution, we apricate your hard work.