The Soho Horror Film Festival is one of the UK's newest and most punk rock genre film festivals; bringing a whole new slate of terror to the UK in an intimate and unique setting. Forever championing the accessibility of horror for all and waving the progress Pride flag that #HorrorIsQueer.

Soho Horror Fest is built on the principle of three I's:
Independent; Striving to provide films a chance at playing the big screen, that may not otherwise get to.
Intimate: Presenting films in an environment that is welcoming to all, always maintaining our horror-family community.
Inclusive: Always being both a platform for marginalised filmmakers and voices - be it from race, gender, sexuality; and also being a festival that is a safe space to everyone. We are the weirdos, mister.

We run a 3 day physical festival in the heart of London every November. But in the advent of the COVID-19 Pandemic and subsequent lockdowns became the first UK festival in May 2020 to host online and have since ran 10 virtual festivals - mostly on a free / donate-what-you-can-basis - providing essential entertainment and escapism for our incredible audience. We are also proud to host to the world's largest LGBTQ+ Horror festival, for 3 years running, celebrating that #HorrorIsQueer alongside some of the most essential voices in the genre.

Join us and experience an eclectic mix of horror, suspense, LGBTQ+, thriller, dark fantasy, sci-fi and the most pitch black of comedy, dilligently harvested from all corners of the globe with many of the films showing for the first time in the UK. Soho Horror Film Festival prides itself on showing the breadth and depth of the genre; films that challenge, entertain, drop your jaw, strain your smile and redefine your boundaries.

#SweetScreams

Awards & Prizes

The Soho Horror Fest presents both a Jury & Audience award for best feature and best short films, as well as a variety of more niche categories.

In continuous efforts to platform exposure to independent filmmakers, the Soho Horror Fest works alongside a variety of UK and International distributors, and will always endeavour to promote networking with distribution and sales agents where possible.

Rules & Terms

Online screeners are the preferred method of submission, being less wasteful, more environmentally sound and cheaper.

We count film running times as follows:
Short Films: 1 min - 16mins
Mid Length: 16mins - 60mins
Feature Films: 60 mins - 140 mins

Please note that by submitting a film you confirm that: You are authorised to submit the film to the festival, including all permissions from any distributor and/or sales agent associated with the film and that all necessary clearances (including music) have been made.

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  • Le Zoo Cinema

    Great festival! Thank for everything!!! We were really happy to be part of your event!

    March 2024
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  • Liam O'Connor-Genereaux

    I would recommend this fest on the enthusiasm of the audience alone. Excellent communication with Mitch, really well-produced event. Our feature screened as part of the online SOHOME Horror Pride queer festival they hold during the summer, and it was amazing to be a part of such a strong community of queer horror (and fantasy) lovers. 10/10

    Director, "The Butterfly Queen"

    February 2024
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  • Mark Rapaport

    Loved screening my film HIPPO at Soho Horror! What a great audience of dedicated genre fans.

    February 2024
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  • Abby Falvo

    My short film *666 was invited to be a part of the online film festival, and it was a great experience. I didn't think much of being online, but the festival put a lot of effort into building a community watching event that were given just as much time and attention as any other in person festival I've been a part of. I loved the selections and made a weekend watching great films. I fully intend to submit any future project to this festival.

    February 2024
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  • Mark J. Parker

    I've had two queer horror shorts play at the Soho Horror Film Festival, and Mitch and his team are great to work with! Good communication, strong programming, and nice to be part of it even though I'm in the US and my films played virtually. Thank you for selecting Your Last Summer and Family History!

    February 2024
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