76 Awards Across Film, Screenplay & Media

The Halloween Film Festival recognises excellence across every dimension of horror storytelling — from feature films and short films to screenplays and digital media.

Awards are presented across structured categories designed to honour genre, craft, territory and global contribution to horror.

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HORROR AWARDS

Horror Movie Awards

Horror Short Film Awards

Horror Micro Film Awards

Special Horror Awards

Horror Screenplay Awards

Horror Media Awards

Actors & Crew Awards

Territory Awards

Country Awards

Films we loved in 2025

🎬 Horror Movie Awards - Golden Mask

Feature Films 60 minutes and over

Best Horror Movie
Best Zombie Movie
Best Vampire Movie
Best Slasher Movie
Best Supernatural Horror
Best Horror Animation
Best Dark Comedy
Best Psychological Horror / Thriller
Best Sci-Fi Horror
Best Experimental Horror Movie

🎬 Horror Micro Film Awards – Golden Bite

Under 7 minutes

Best Micro Horror
Best Concept Horror (Micro Film)
Best Atmospheric Horror (Micro Film)
Best Experimental Horror (Micro Film)
Best Horror Animation (Micro Film)

🎬 Horror Short Film Awards – Golden Fangs

Short Films 7 minutes and over

Best Horror Film
Best Zombie Film
Best Vampire Film
Best Slasher Film
Best Supernatural Horror
Best Horror Animation
Best Dark Comedy
Best Psychological Horror / Thriller
Best Sci-Fi Horror
Best Experimental Horror Film

🎬 Special Horror Awards

Best Scream Queen
Best Horror Scene
Best Creature / Villain
Best Screen Kill

🌍 Territory Awards

All formats eligible

Best European Horror Film
Best North American Horror Film (USA & Canada)
Best Latin American Horror Film (Central & South America)
Best Asian Horror Film
Best African Horror Film
Best Middle Eastern Horror Film
Best Australasian Horror Film (Australia & New Zealand)

🌎 Country Awards