The 2017 Midwest Horror Shorts Film Festival is set to bring together filmmakers, fans and fanatics of all things HORROR for an evening packed full of scary short films from all over the world. The setting is the IAO Gallery on Film Row in beautiful, downtown Oklahoma City, home to a thriving night life.

You will not want to miss this special event with Oklahoma horror film legend, Count Gregore hosting the awards ceremony, fittingly taking place Halloween weekend, October 28th. Count Gregore draws a crowd and your short film, as an official selection, will be seen by true lovers of all things horror.

Count Gregore is considered the longest running, most prolific, horror host in the world. At 88 years young, he may just be an actual vampire. Actor John Ferguson first appeared as television's beloved Horror Host, Count Gregore on May 10, 1958 as Shock Theatre premiered in Oklahoma City. Incarnations of his horror fest tv show included Creature Features, Horror Theatre, Sleepwalker’s Matinee, Thriller and Nightmare Theatre. His career as THE horror host, more than 55 years later, is still going strong.

This event will be heavily promoted and supported in Oklahoma City to provide film makers a truly unique experience to showcase their films. The downtown Farmers Market will be the location of this very special evening of horror shorts. The venue seats 500 horror film fans and It is expected to sell out well in advance .

John, Count Gregore, at 88 years old, hit his limit of 5,000 FB friends long ago and is followed by an additional 1,200 people, most of who are local and will, no doubt, be anxiously awaiting the chance to see him host the festival and it's 20+ top horror shorts. It will be incredible night of fun and exposure, Horror style . Film makers who's short films are accepted to the screening will receive 2 free passes to this epic event. What a way to spend Halloween weekend!!

Films from the Horror, Suspense, Thriller and Fantasy genres will be considered. There isn't a limit on creativity. Just Celebrate and Support the Art of Independent Horror!

Awards & Prizes

Laurels for Best Film, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Special Effects Make Up and Best Oklahoma Film will be awarded.

Rules & Terms

Festival is open to any short film that might be considered a horror film.

There is NO 'Film Made By' date. Send us your best work.

The rules are basic but necessary. Please take a quick look at the info below before you submit.

I, the undersigned, acknowledge and agree:

I have read, understated and fully comply with all submission eligibility information, Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions of Entry and Entry Eligibility requirements.

To the best of my knowledge, all of the statements in this submission are true.

This film or video is not subject to any litigation nor is threatened by any litigation and I am authorized to submit this film to the festival.

I hold Midwest Horror Shorts Film Festival and it's promotion team harmless from any claims of liability anything that might occur during the course of the festival or screening of the film.

I certify that I have full rights to the use of the music, print, images and everything contained in the film and/or promotional materials of the submitted film.

I give permission for Midwest Horror Shorts Film Festival to use stills, titles, copy, and/or information from the short for promotional purposes

I give permission for Midwest Horror Shorts Film Festival to screen the film at the Festival for which it was submitted.
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  • Scott Johnson

    We weren't able to attend, but were impressed with the professionalism of the festival. The communication was quick and friendly. We really appreciate being a part of this festival and really hope to attend next year!

    November 2016
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  • Gary Berger

    A fun film fest with better attendance than I anticipated. Would have liked to have known the list of other selections sooner.

    November 2016
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