The last horror film festival standing in the wake of the dreaded COVID-19, Shockfest Film Festival, is only 2 weeks away from today.  Their mission to continue holding live events for the purpose of showcasing the work of official submitters has generated a powerful buzz within the horror and film community.

With collaboration alongside local government and venue safety regulations, Shockfest has managed to reinvent the concept of a film festival in both approach and execution Starting with their showcase in Times Square, New York City earlier this year where posters of their official submitters were screened on the largest most high-tech billboard in the country.  Since July, they have toured across New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Nevada and are now on their way to Hollywood California for their main event, SHOCKFEST SPOOKSHOW.

To commemorate this exciting event, the Shockfest team has announced their newest batch of award nominees for their Script and Scroll competition, consisting of the top 10 Screenplays and the top 5 one-sheets submitted through FilmFreeway over the past year.

5 AWARD NOMINEES FOR BEST ONE SHEET

Breath – Amin D Monibi

The Vengeance – Milind Dhoke

Mr. Mops – Earl Martin

Joe Lujan – Billy

Siren – Christopher Beaubien

10 AWARD NOMINEES FOR BEST SCREENPLAY

Crossbow Creek – Andrew Pinon

ScareActor – Kim Donovan

There’s Something In The Woods – Rachel Brewer

Lock ridge – Mikeal Burgin

Family Secrets…From Beyond – Timothy Arnwine

Field Trip – Claudio Martinez-Valle

A Woman’s Touch – Daniel Guyton, Marilisa Walker

Best Friends Forever – Diana Lee Woody

12 – King Jeff

Underbellies – Stephen Dackson, Andrew Friedman

Another exciting announcement was made this past Friday the 30th of October…Devil’s Night, sure to excite the official submitters of Shockfest Film Festival.  Official winners will receive a distribution opportunity through one of the long-established Film Distribution Companies Acort International, Brain Damage Films or Midnight Releasing.  

The location of Shockfest Film Festival is still a well-kept secret, but tickets are to be announced very soon and the location will be revealed to those who take the daring and exciting plunge into purchasing their ticket.  

About the Author

Norman Gidney is a nearly lifelong horror fan. Beginning his love for the scare at the age of 5 by watching John Carpenter's Halloween, he set out on a quest to share his passion for all things spooky with the rest of the world.