The Festival is open to any film that might be considered a horror film, or anything of a disturbing nature, dark art, and/or frightening. This includes Horror Sci-Fi, Horror Thriller, Animated Horror, Found-Footage Horror, Fan-Film Horror, and more.
NO NUDE/ADULT CONTENT
Subtitles:
We require all foreign-language films to have English subtitles. If your film has non-English dialogue, English subtitles must be burned into the film before submitting your files. Subtitles must be accurate and properly timed to match the dialogue.
We are only accepting submissions via online screener (here on filmfreeway.com), and exhibition films will need to be sent via MOV or MP4 file if selected. If sending by a file-sharing service, make the expiration date of 30 days plus.
Submissions Policy:
DVD, Blu-ray and other physical media will not be accepted.
Only MP4 files are eligible for screening at the theater. No DCP. Please note that the festival does not alter or edit films. Minor adjustments may be made solely for presentation purposes, such as trimming the start or end, or shortening credits that exceed one minute.
There is NO 'Film Made By' date. Please feel free to submit your early work as well as your current work.
Rules for Submissions
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, understood, 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.
I am duly authorized to submit this film to the festival.
I hold The Detroit Horror Film Festival harmless from any damage to the print(s) or media materials(s) en route or otherwise during the course of the festival’s possession of the film.
I hold The Detroit Horror Film Festival, its owners, management, juries, subsidiaries, agents, sponsors, affiliates, and etc., harmless from any and all claims of liability resulting from my entry. I certify that I have full rights to the use of the music in the entered work. I give permission for The Detroit Horror Film Festival to use stills, trailers, titles, copy, and/or information for promotional purposes.
Physical awards and paper certificates will only be distributed to winners who are present at the event, and their availability is limited. After the event, all winners will receive a downloadable PDF of the certificate via email. Additionally, participants will have the option to purchase a physical trophy for an additional cost, which includes shipping and handling.
I give permission for The Detroit Horror Film Festival to screen the film at the Festival live and online for which it was submitted.
If selected, I will provide The Detroit Horror Film Festival with a digital copy of my film's movie poster (in vertical format) for use on the festival website.
