The Global Awards for Horror Cinema & Media

From feature films and short films to micro horror, screenplays and digital media, the festival recognises the most compelling and distinctive voices working in the genre today.

This is where horror is taken seriously.

The Halloween Film Festival is an international awards platform dedicated exclusively to horror.

On 1 November 2026, selected works will be honoured at an official awards ceremony followed by a masked horror ball celebrating excellence across the global horror community.

Feature films compete for the Golden Mask.

Short films for the Golden Fangs.

Micro horror for the Golden Bite.

Across 76 awards, the festival provides a defined stage for horror storytelling at every level.

Submissions Opening Soon!