Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/SCARE-A-CONFilmFestival
The SCARE-A-CON Film Festival is an exciting event that celebrates independent cinema, particularly in the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. The SCARE-A-CON convention attracts thousands of attendees and features Hollywood stars, filmmaker mixers, dance parties, celebrity panels, and costume parties.
The festival showcases a wide range of movies, shorts, and documentaries from around the world, providing exposure to films that might not have mainstream studio backing. Many films that have been featured at the festival have gone on to achieve distribution success with companies like Maverick, Image, and Netflix.
It’s a fantastic opportunity for filmmakers to network, socialize, and share their work with a passionate audience. The event also includes various panels and discussions on topics like soundtracks in horror, comedy in horror, and successful podcasting.
If you’re a fan of horror, sci-fi, or fantasy, the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival is definitely worth checking out!
Submissions: https://filmfreeway.com/SCARE-A-CONFilmFestival
OFFICIAL SELECTION:
🎥 Presented by Indie Horror Junkie
MUTILATOR 2
MUTILATOR 2 has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, presented by Indie Horror Junkie!
Catch this blood-soaked sequel on the big screen alongside a killer lineup of indie horror films.
PARTY OF DARKNESS
PARTY OF DARKNESS has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, proudly presented by Indie Horror Junkie!
This eerie, edge-of-your-seat selection will screen alongside a lineup of standout indie horror films during this year’s event.
POV
POV has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, proudly presented by Indie Horror Junkie!
An ideologically opposed couple attempt to survive a home invasion by a masked assailant on the single most dangerous night of the year… Halloween.
A Killer and The Dead
We’re thrilled to announce that A Killer and The Dead has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, proudly presented by Indie Horror Junkie.
Birthday Boy
We’re thrilled to announce that Birthday Boy has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, presented by Indie Horror Junkie.
🩸 Film Synopsis – Birthday Boy Produced by Wreak Havoc Productions An abusive father faces a chilling reckoning on his birthday — and this time, the cake comes with consequences.
ARE YOU THERE
We’re thrilled to announce that ARE YOU THERE has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, presented by Indie Horror Junkie.
🩸 Film Synopsis : A young woman experiences what she believes to be attacks by a poltergeist or demonic presence, only to discover something darker.
SWINE AND DINE
We’re thrilled to announce that SWINE AND DINE has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, presented by Indie Horror Junkie.
🩸 Film Synopsis : Factory meat packing meats it’s match when they go aganist a rescue farm owner
TRUNK
We’re thrilled to announce that TRUNK has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, presented by Indie Horror Junkie.
🩸 Film Synopsis : A young woman watches over a trunk chained-shut that holds a vengeful spirit. When that spirit escapes, the woman must find a way to vanquish it before it can wreak havoc on her life.
VIRAL
We’re thrilled to announce that VIRAL has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, presented by Indie Horror Junkie.
🩸 Film Synopsis : A group of social media influencers become the target of a tactically trained serial killer.
GOLDILOCKS
We’re thrilled to announce that GOLDILOCKS has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, presented by Indie Horror Junkie.
🩸 Film Synopsis : In the city of Austin Texas, a methodical serial killer with an obsession with blond hair known only as “Goldilocks” preys on a young blonde woman on Halloween night.
COW
We’re thrilled to announce that COW has been officially selected for the SCARE-A-CON Film Festival, presented by Indie Horror Junkie.
🩸 Film Synopsis : In “Cow,” Sam and Kyle embark on their dream adventure: hitting the road in a van to climb. They plan to travel and climb in the American Southwest, where it is clear the effects of climate change are changing the world they live in. One night, they are attacked by a mysterious killer wearing a cow skull mask and have to fight to survive.
SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Early Bird Deadline: March 31, 2025
Regular Deadline: June 30, 2025
Late Deadline: July 31, 2025
AWARDS & PRIZES
All Official Selections will receive (1) full Weekend Pass to the Scare-A-Con Convention and will be featured in the Indie Horror Junkie Magazine!
The Winning Short and Feature films will receive a custom made ‘Best of’ Trophy! The winning films will also get their own write up in Indie Horror Junkie the Magazine!
Additional Awards will be given for the following categories:
– Best Actor
– Best Actress
– Best Director
– Best Foreign Film
– Best Cinematography
– Best Special FX
– Best Documentary
– Best Supporting Actor
– Best Supporting Actress
TERMS & RULES
Submission: When you submit your movie or short, you agree that if nominated, clips of your film may be used in the promotion and presentation of the festival. The festival has full rights to show your motion picture if accepted.
Non-Commercial Showings: You may be contacted regarding future, non-commercial showings of your motion picture at related events to help promote the festival.
No Withdrawals: Films cannot be withdrawn from consideration once they have been submitted.
Authorization: By submitting, you attest that you are authorized to enter into such an agreement.
Submission Fee: The submission fee helps cover the costs of the theater, projector, workers, advertising, special guests, etc. The fee cannot be waived.
SCARE-A-CON Film Festival screenings – included as part of your SCARE-A-CON admission