HorrorFest

That was a Bloody Good Time!
HorrorFest 17

Thank you to everyone who came out on October 24th to HorrorFest XVII!  We can't wait to see again next year!

And a big thank you to the filmmakers who's films screened this year:


- "Ding Dong” by Ben Parker & Nolan Smith

- “One Bloody Bloody Handjob” by The Helmers

- “Hypnopompic” by Austin Harvey

- “The Lake” by Nathan Peacock & Emily Mayzes

- “Holes” by Tanya Keller & Bowen O'Brien

- “Pigeon With No Face” by Josh Franco and Jared Glen

- “Cameraman” by Madison Irwin & Emily Sabados

- “Still Water” by Jacob & Tyler Froese

- “Little Flies by Keith Low & Tanya Keller

- “Houseguest” by Kris Kolesnikoff

- “AfterImage” by Taylor Wilson

- “The Haunting of Mike Flanagan” by Orphanarium Productions

HorrorFest XVII Award Winners

Best Films

1st Place - "One Bloody Bloody Handjob"
by The Helmers

2nd Place -"The Lake"
by Nathan Peacock & Emily Mayzes

3rd Place - "AfterImage"
by Taylor Wilson

People's Choice Award - "AfterImage"
by Taylor Wilson


Category Winners

Best Story - "One Bloody Bloody Handjob"

Best Cinematography - "The Lake"

Best Hair/Makeup - "AfterImage" 

Best Special FX / VFX - "Houseguest"

Best Actress - "The Lake" Teigan Gayse

Best Actor - "Pigeon With No Face" - Dez Kepke

Best Audio - "One Bloody Bloody Handjob"

Best Production Design - "AfterImage" 

Best Editing - "Still Water"

Best Death Scene - "One Bloody Bloody Handjob"

HorrorFest XVII Films
*Some films may be disabled due to other film festival requirements.  We will relist them once the next festival season is over.


Disclaimer

HorrorFest films are not suitable for children, and may upset some adults.  They may contain graphic violence, strong language, and lewd behaviour. 

All content, views and opinions presented in these films belong to the filmmakers, and do not represent those of OSIF or HorrorFest organizers.

OSIF claims no ownership or copyright to any of the films.  Viewer discretion is strongly advised!


IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:

"Houseguest" by Kris Kolesnikoff

"Ding Dong" by Ben Parker & Nolan Smith

"Stillwater" by Jacob & Tyler Froese

"Camerman" by Madison Irwin & Emily Sabados

"Little Flies" by Keith Low & Tanya Keller

"The Haunting of Mike Flanagan" by Orphanarium Productions

"Holes" by Tanya Keller & Bowen O'Brien

"The Lake" by Nathan Peacock & Emily Mayzes

"Hypnopompic" by Austin Harvey

"Pigeon With No Face" by Josh Franco & Jared Glen

"One Bloody Bloody Handjob" by The Helmers

"AfterImage" by Taylor Wilson

Best of HorrorFest

HorrorFest began in 2009, and since then, has produced many great short horror films produced by locals in the Okanagan.

Please enjoy some of the best HorrorFest films from year's past.

Disclaimer

HorrorFest films are not suitable for children, and may upset some adults.  They may contain graphic violence, strong language, and lewd behaviour. 

All content, views and opinions presented in these films belong to the filmmakers, and do not represent those of OSIF or HorrorFest organizers.

OSIF claims no ownership or copyright to any of the films.  Viewer discretion is strongly advised!


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