Orlando, Florida – The suspense-filled weekend has come to an FREAKY close as the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival announces the spine-tingling winners of the prestigious 2023 ‘FREAKY AWARDS.’ Recognizing outstanding achievements in the world of horror cinema, the festival held its thrilling award ceremony on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
The ‘FREAKY AWARDS’ featured an array of categories designed to honor the very best in horror filmmaking. This year’s winners demonstrated exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and storytelling prowess, making the competition fierce and the decision-making process nightmarishly difficult for the festival’s esteemed jury.
The coveted ‘FREAKY AWARD‘ categories for 2023 included:
- JURY AWARD: This accolade acknowledges the Short Film or Feature that represents the festival’s panel of distinguished judges as the BEST in FEST for outstanding overall quality and craftsmanship.
- BEST FEATURE: Recognizing the most exceptional full-length horror feature film that captivated audiences with its bone-chilling storytelling and unforgettable performances.
- BEST FLORIDA FEATURE: Honoring the standout feature film that showcases the unique and spine-tingling talent emerging from the Sunshine State.
- BEST SHORT: Celebrating the best short horror film that delivered an intense and gripping experience in a limited runtime.
- BEST FLORIDA SHORT: Acknowledging the top-tier short horror film hailing from Florida, highlighting the region’s burgeoning talent.
- BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY: Recognizing excellence in storytelling within the compact and impactful medium of short horror screenplays.
- BEST ACTOR: Celebrating the male performer who brought a terrifyingly unforgettable character to life on screen.
- BEST ACTRESS: Honoring the female performer who delivered a mesmerizing and bone-chilling performance in a leading role.
- BEST SPECIAL FX MAKEUP: Recognizing the exceptional artistry and creativity in the field of special effects makeup that sent shivers down the audience’s spines.
Without further ado, here are the winners of the 2023 ‘FREAKY AWARDS‘:
- JURY AWARD: ‘THE WOMAN UNDER THE STAGE’
- BEST FEATURE: ‘MIND BODY SPIRIT’
- BEST FLORIDA FEATURE: ‘THE PINES’
- BEST SHORT: ’13 STEPS’
- BEST FLORIDA SHORT: ‘HAMMER’
- BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY: ‘RIGHT HAND MAN’ written by Christine N Rifkin
- BEST ACTOR: Phil Harrison for ‘THE WOMAN UNDER THE STAGE’
- BEST ACTRESS: Jessica Dawn Willis for ‘THE WOMAN UNDER THE STAGE’
- BEST SPECIAL FX MAKEUP: ‘MY MOTHER’S EYES’
Each winner walked away with the coveted ‘FREAKY AWARD’ trophy, a symbol of their outstanding contribution to the horror genre.
FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival would like to extend its deepest gratitude to all the filmmakers, actors, actresses, screenwriters, and special effects makeup artists who submitted their work to the festival. This year’s competition showcased an exceptional level of talent, making the selection process as challenging as ever.
The festival looks forward to another year of spine-tingling horror as it continues to support and celebrate the genre’s most innovative creators. Stay tuned for updates on the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival and mark your calendars for next year’s ‘FREAKY AWARDS,’ where terror and creativity collide once again.
About FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival
FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival is an annual celebration of the macabre and terrifying, dedicated to showcasing the best in independent and international horror cinema. Established to provide a platform for emerging and established horror filmmakers, the festival has become a beacon of fear and creativity for horror enthusiasts worldwide. Explore the dark and twisted world of horror at FREAKSHOWFILMFEST.COM.
