The Rules

  • The Halloween Horror Festival is open to submissions from filmmakers, all over the world.
  • All films must be submitted to the festival and uploaded to VIMEO.COM via Filmfreeway by Saturday 24st October 2024.
  • All films should use the English language. However, foreign language films that incorporate full English subtitles are permitted.
  • The film must not contain any overtly pornographic, racist, homophobic or sexist material.
  • All submitted films, uploaded to www.vimeo.com, must allow downloading by us in HD or 4K formats and in 16:9 aspect ratio.
  • You are responsible for the content of your film. Therefore, you must ensure that the sound, music and picture quality are cleared for public viewing.
  • All films will be reviewed by our panel and a selection of the best will be shown at the screening.
  • All filmmakers must be over 18 years of age to participate in the festival.
  •  Productions not previously screened at the Festival may be submitted
  • No one from Halloween Horror Festival or its sponsors has guaranteed you admission into the festival
  • Should your film be accepted to Halloween Horror Film Festival, you grant Halloween Horror Festivals the right to use any footage from the preview screener, and all submitted publicity photos and any other materials pertaining to this entry for Halloween Horror Festival's promotional non-commercial purposes, without limitations.
  • Submissions which are accepted, will receive 1 ticket to screening on November 1st. Additional tickets will have to be purchased. 
  • Submissions which are not accepted, Any films with Extremist or propaganda content .