| LIL' SPOOKY FEST (imdb qualifying)

We are a quirky, avant-garde, horror, dark comedy or drama/suspense-centric film festival that happens the first Saturday every October. Music videos and live music open the evening, along with a variety of entertainers, hosts, and networking amongst the filmmaker community.

We know there are millions of festivals to submit to, as well as, the hard work that goes into making films or writing scripts. We strive to highlight that passion, ambition, and skill. We're filmmakers ourselves, after all! Submit and support local filmmakers! We're small, indie, and weird - however the event goes, you're going to at least remember it, and we grow larger every year.

We accept films of all types from experimental to live-action to 2d, 3d, or stop motion animation. If you made it, we want to see it!

| FOR MUSICIANS AND PERFORMERS

Would you be interested in headlining our film festival or performing during the event? If so, email us at lilbakerfilms@gmail.com with subject line, "lil' spooky fest performer".

Awards & Prizes

| FILM & SCRIPT PRIZES

First, Second, and Third place gets their submission fee returned.
Occasional Sponsored gifts and/or in-person prizes if you attend the festival.
Two runner-ups for both categories.

| BEST TRAILER & MUSIC VIDEO

Submission fee returned.
Occasional Sponsored gifts and/or in-person prizes if you attend the festival.

Rules & Terms

| You must own the rights or have permission from the owner.
| You can resubmit if you weren't selected in prior years.
| Films can be any length, although shorter ones are easier to program.
| Scripts can be any length.
| All fees are non-refundable unless your project wins it back.
| We do not require premiere status and mind if your film is available online.
| Multiple submissions are accepted. One per submission fee.
| Projects have no completion year requirement.
| Foreign films must have English subtitles, if there's dialogue.
| No adult films. Nudity is allowed though.
| NOT ALL SUBMISSIONS WILL BE SELECTED.
| We love you.
| Submitting your project, you authorize lil' spooky fest and lil' baker films to use, distribute and share the project's poster, trailer, synopsis and/or materials to help promote the festival in any capacity.
| REMEMBER, WE LOVE YOU.
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  • Lee Copeland

    I was unable to attend in person but the communication was fantastic. I felt like I was in the loop the whole time and scored a 3rd place win for my screenplay Oread. I will continue supporting them with each of my projects that's for sure.

    October 2024
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  • Jim Zounis

    It was such a great honor to have our short selected as a Quarter Finalist in this years Lil' Spooky Fest, thank you all.

    October 2024
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  • Reijo Nurmi

    This festival is amazing! The organizers made me feel like they were my friends and warmly welcomed me. In the first year, I wasn't even selected, but they gave me a chance and showed my music videos during the intermission. This year, I made it into the official screening, and I'm proud of that. I appreciate the work and sincerity of Lil Spooky Festival and wish them success now and in the future.

    October 2024
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  • Terry Hall

    Much thanks for making 'And So On' a Quarter Finalist and an Official Selection for this years Festival. Feeling blessed. We'll see you next year with our next film for sure!!!!

    October 2024
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  • Harry Waldman

    Thanks for selecting "Bay For Blood" as a Quarter-Finalist at your festival!

    October 2024
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