The 4th annual Sick Chick's Film Festival! Screening at the lovely Cary Theater in downtown Cary, NC. We accept short 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 production 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. Dates for the festival are tentative at this point so they are subject to change.

Awards & Prizes

Best Director - Trophy
Best Sick Chick Flick - Trophy
Best Female Lead - Trophy
Best Male Lead - Trophy
Best Effects - Trophy
Best Writing - Trophy
Best Cinematography - Trophy

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 production roles is filled by a woman (writer, director, cinematographer/director of photography).

Films in the Best 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. The more women you have on your production team, the better your chances are of winning this award.

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  • Brittany Brock

    SCFFF was wonderful. The venue was lovely and so was the festival!

    October 2018
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  • Devi Snively

    I was so bummed I couldn't attend -- this one sounded like so much fun! The organizers are super nice and very well organized and made me feel like a part of the family. And speaking of family, I have some who live in Cary and used my passes, coming away most impressed. A great line up of films, too. If I'm lucky enough to screen here again I will not miss it. Highly recommend!

    October 2018
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  • Natacha Thomas

    Great communication ! great selection ! Thank you soo much !

    October 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Natacha, thank you so much! :-D Is there a reason you wanted to keep your review private?

  • Natalie Johnson

    Sick Chick Flicks is a kickass genre festival strictly for female filmmakers and the result is a fun camaraderie of like-minded souls with equally entertaining films. Christine made everyone feel special and welcome and provided a sweet VIP room with snacks and beverages where everyone could hang. We're so glad we made the trek from NYC!

    October 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Thank you Natalie, it was so wonderful to meet you guys! I can't wait to see what you create next. :-)

  • Morgane Segaert

    Very nice and warm festival, great communication! Unfortunately I wasn't able to attent but they created a special Facebook page for selected filmakers, they took pictures and live videos so I was able to follow all the event and award ceremony from home in France, as if I were there!
    The festival's team is great, they gave me a review of public impressions of my movie by email and will send my trophies to France! It's so great to have a festival which celebrates genre films and also directed by women! Hope it will make things change for women in cinéma! Anyway, thank you so much SCFF Festival!

    October 2018
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    Response from festival:

    Morgane, I have no doubt we will see many more amazing films from you in the future! :-)