YIKES! Film Festival is a two day celebration of everything horror, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, mystery, experimental, b-movie, and more! Above all our festival is focused on FUN for the attendees. Think less of a red carpet and more watching unique indie movies with your friends.

Each evening will include screenings of selected films. Breaks will be provided throughout the program to allow for mingling, drinks, bathroom breaks, giveaways and announcements.

After the film portion of the program, we will cap off each night with live music from some incredible local artists and bands! We have curated an experience for film fans to connect and celebrate the wonderful medium that is film, all while having a good time. Food and drinks also available!

**FILMMAKERS** **CASH PRIZES** **TROPHIES**

We encourage all levels of filmmakers to submit their films. Whether it’s a big production or student film, we would love to feature it!

No runtime restrictions!

YFF is seeking unique, creative and hopefully spooky films in the categories of horror, sci-fi, thriller, mystery, experimental, or b-movie. We do specifically have a strong appetite for horror!

We want to provide a platform for independent filmmakers to showcase their projects to an audience that will truly appreciate it. Submissions are open to worldwide creators, with local filmmakers being strongly encouraged to submit.

The event will include film screenings, vendors, live music, food and drinks, photo opportunities, panels, giveaways, and more!

What you can expect:
1) Watch your film, and other films on the big screen!
2) Opportunity for networking within the industry.
3) A fun supportive atmosphere, and a team that appreciates your work.
4) A chance to win some awards and prizes!
5) An event packed with more than just films.

Awards & Prizes

YFF is excited to announce grand prizes of $100.00 CAD to the category winners of BEST FILM and AUDIENCE CHOICE, as well as the most prestigious trophies out there… the highly sought after HANDS OF HORROR!

Category winners also include BEST ALBERTA MADE FILM, BEST PERFORMANCE and MOST SHOCKING.

Category Winners:
- BEST FILM (Cash Prize + Trophy)
- AUDIENCE CHOICE (Cash Prize + Trophy)
- BEST ALBERTA MADE FILM (Trophy)
- BEST PERFORMANCE (Trophy)
- MOST SHOCKING FILM (Trophy)

*The Hands of Horror trophies are custom made one of a kind trophies provided to winners (shipping provided if unable to attend).

Rules & Terms

- The film has been completed past January 1st, 2022, and is not older than 3 years of that date.

- We welcome international submissions, however any non English films must have English subtitles.

- A digital copy of the film must be submitted through FilmFreeway. We do not accept physical copies.

- A poster or high resolution graphic for each film will be requested once accepted into the festival.

- Once a submission payment has been processed. We cannot provide refunds.

-By submitting my film to YIKES! Film Festival in no way implies any ownership rights by YIKES! Film Festival to the submitted film. I retain ownership of my film.

- By submitting my film, I give permission to YIKES! Film Festival to screen my film at their event, and to further promote the film as they see fit in regards to the festival both online and in person.

- I confirm that I have full legal rights to submit my film and that all necessary consents, licensing, and approvals have been obtained in order to do so.

- I hold YIKES! Film Festival, its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, etc., harmless from all claims of liability resulting from my entry.
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  • Spooky Madison

    FinalGhoul Films and Co. was incredibly honored to have our film, Rabbit Season be a participant in 2024. The fest organizers were communicative, helpful, and put on one hell of an event.

    November 2024
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  • Gauvain Neme

    I was very happy to be selected by Yikes! Film festival. It was my first international selection... and my first award!
    The festival is organized by a great group of horror film enthusiasts. It’s very nice to see!
    Thank You Yikes! Film Festival!
    Cant' wait to see what the next few years will bring.

    November 2024
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  • Dallas Soonias

    Yikes! felt like like a mini Expo with a film festival also going on, so more bang for your buck as a filmmaker and audience member. I would hundo P recommend it to any filmmaker who's down to clown. I can't wait to watch the festival grow each year!

    November 2024
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  • Hayley Zalkin

    Thank you Yikes! for allowing my film to be a part of your awesome festival!! The communication and community surrounding this festival is amazing! It was an honor to be selected to be shown with all of the other incredible films!

    November 2024
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  • Mike Stechyson

    WHOA! WHAT AN AWESOME FILM FESTIVAL!

    Thank you very much to Danny and the entire YIKES! Film Festival team for such an amazing event! Very thrilled to have screened our short film “FORMAT” at this year’s festival. Our lead actor/co-writer/co-producer/executive producer flew in from out of town to participate in this stellar cinematic experience. He had an incredible time!

    The programmers were communicative and accommodating. The vendors and filmmakers in attendance were very friendly and supportive of each other’s work. The venue was absolutely stunning and spacious, especially for a sold out event!

    We would absolutely recommend filmmakers to submit to YIKES! Film Festival! If you can, go to Edmonton and check it out! There is a really cool film community in this city! We were honoured to have had our ALBERTA PREMIERE at YIKES! Film Festival alongside all the other amazing films. Thanks a million, Danny!

    November 2024
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