ThIs is the 7th year for the Sick Chick's Film Festival! We accept short and feature films in one of the following genres: Horror, Sci Fi or Fantasy. Our emphasis is female filmmakers so we do require that at least one of the primary creative roles is filled by a woman (writer, director, cinematographer/director of photography). We will be showcasing work by some of the best indie filmmakers from NC and around the world.

Awards & Prizes

Sick Chick Flick Award - Trophy
Best Director - Plaque
Best Sci Fi - Plaque
Best Horror - Plaque
Best Fantasy - Plaque
Best Female Lead - Plaque
Best Male Lead - Plaque
Best Effects - Plaque
Best Writing - Plaque
Best Cinematography - Plaque
Best Musical Score - Plaque
Best Feature Film - Plaque
Best Short Film - Plaque
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Student Film Award - Plaque
More Awards may be announced

Rules & Terms

All Short films must be under 21 minutes. All features must be at least 50min. We accept online screeners and digital downloads only. They must be in one of the following genres: Horror, Sci Fi or Fantasy.

We do accept films from all genders but because our emphasis is on supporting women in film we do require that at least one of the following primary creative roles is filled by a woman (writer, director, cinematographer/director of photography).

Films in the Sick Chick Flick Category must have a woman in at least three of the primary production roles one of which must be director. The others can be writer, cinematographer/director of photography, female lead, producer, specialfx, editor. The more women you have on your production team, the better your chances are of winning this award.

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  • Jennifer Cooper

    Unfortunately we were unable to attend, but communication was great and I just love the name Sick Chick Flicks.

    March 2022
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  • Sesselía Ólafs

    I and everyone in the “Betur sjá augu”-team were so honored to have our short be a part of this festival! All communication was wonderful and we were so grateful for the awards! I wish I could have been there in person ❤️ Next time!

    March 2022
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  • Amelia Egbert

    This is a thoughtful event. I found the work to be well curated with a terrific attendance by filmmakers from across the country. 10 out of 10, would submit again.

    February 2022
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  • Aaliyah Janay

    The SCFF was amazing! This year, it was held in Chapel Hill, and as a filmmaker, my +1 had a wonderful time. It was so much to meet everyone, and the entire time we felt accommodated and taken care of. It was such a nice experience to end the event by having dinner with some of the industry's best! The hard work you put into organizing the event was definitely exemplified as you entered the theatre. I'll definitely be coming again next year.

    February 2022
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    Response from festival:

    It was wonderful meeting you both! I’m so glad you enjoyed yourselves. 😁

  • Pia Thrasher

    I love this festival! Christine did an amazing job in these crazy pandemic times. Great communication and rad film selection! I definitely plan on submitting more films there - I highly recommend this Sick Chick Flicks Film Festival!

    June 2021
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