Enter the Halloween Film Festival 2026

Filmmakers, screenwriters and horror media creators from around the world are invited to submit their work for consideration across 76 competitive awards.

Submissions open soon for the 2026 Halloween Film Festival, taking place on 1 November 2026 at Metropolis

Eligible Categories

We accept submissions in the following formats:

Horror Feature Films (60 minutes and over)

Horror Short Films (7 minutes and over)

Horror Micro Films (under 7 minutes)

Horror Screenplays (Feature & Short)

Horror Media (Web Series, Clips, Podcasts, Magazines, Websites, AI Horror)

All works must primarily belong to the horror genre.

Submissions Opening Soon

Judging Process

All submitted works are viewed in full by the judging panel.

Awards are determined through structured jury evaluation based on originality, execution, storytelling and overall impact within the horror genre.

The festival reserves the right not to present an award in any category where submissions do not meet the required standard.

Recognition

Selected winners and nominees receive:

Official Festival Trophies (selected categories)

Award Certificates

Blood Seals for promotional use

Inclusion in the Halloween Film Festival Magazine

Industry Online Screening Room placement (selected works)

Sales Agency Consideration with UK Film Studios (selected films)

Jury Reaction Notes (selected winners)

Awards are structured to support IMDb eligibility, subject to approval.