HorrorFest 13Back From the Dead!When: October 14th, 2022 - Doors open at 7pm Kelowna's favourite horror film festival is back from the dead! The twisted minds of the Okanagan’s finest filmmakers unite to bring you local short horror films for your Halloween viewing pleasure. Now in it's 13th year, HorrorFest promises to bring it's audience laughs, scares, and a bloody good time! To create nostalgia, we will also release 25+ films of the Best of HorrorFest from years past to view online. Some films may be not be suitable for children, viewer discretion is advised! |
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If you cannot attend in person, all films will be posted to this page on Oct. 17th
Submissions Are Now OPEN
Submit Your Film to HorrorFest
Click the button below for the HorrorFest entry form.
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RULES & ELIGIBILITY
• Films must be submitted by 11:59am on Monday, October 3rd.
• Films can be no longer than 15 minutes in length, including credits.
• Films must be of the horror, thriller or dark drama genre. Or include horror elements (ex. zombie comedy)
• We like to push the limits too, but if your film is deemed too offensive, it will not be screened or asked to be edited.
• No limit on number of submissions per filmmaker.
• $30 entry fee per film submission. ($15 for OSIF Members)
FILM SUBMISSIONS
• Final version of the film must be handed in by 11:59am, Monday, October 3rd… No exceptions!
• Upload a HD or 4K version of your film to YouTube or Vimeo to be screened by the judges. Set the privacy to "Unlisted"
• Please send (dropbox, google drive, dropsend, Vimeo etc.) a HD or 4K video file of your film to info@osif.org. Preferable format is .mov or .mp4 - H.264 or Apple ProRes 422. This video will be used at the screening.
• Please fill out the submission form in full. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
• Please pay the Entry Fee at the time of your submission. Donation form is below to pay by credit card, or send an e-transfer to payment@osif.org.
JUDGING
• Films will be judged by an independent group of industry professionals. Judging is based on production quality, story, acting, and overall enjoyment of the film.
• Individual Awards will be selected as well for the following: Best Story, Best Acting, Best Audio, Best Cinematography, Best SPFX/Makeup, & Best Death Scene.PRIZES
• Best Film - $300 cash + 1 Year OSIF Membership + OSIF swag + 4 VIP tickets to the Field of Screams corn maze + Your name immortalized on the OSIF Cup!
**Prizes are non-transferable, and must be used by the winner.
Click the button below for the HorrorFest entry form.
Entry Fee
OSIF Members - $15, Non-Members - $30
Use the Donation Form Below, or send an e-transfer to payment@osif.org
HorrorFest Film Submissions are not accepted until the Entry Fee is paid in full.