Step right up, filmmakers, creators, and architects of nightmares! The projectors are humming, the Big Top is nearly pitched, and the shadows are growing longer. The time has come to secure your place in the center ring.
The FINAL DEADLINE to submit your independent horror masterpiece to the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival is September 12.
Whether you specialize in creeping atmospheric dread, psychological suspense, or compelling morality-driven storytelling, this is your last chance to get your work in front of our dedicated audience of thrill-seekers and genre purists.
What Awaits Under the Big Top?
Since our gates first opened in 2005, founder Robert Massetti has championed independent filmmakers who understand that true terror is an art form. We don’t just screen movies; we celebrate the macabre, the mysterious, and the out-of-the-box cinematic visions that keep audiences awake long after the credits roll.
By submitting to the FREAK SHOW, you are competing for a chance to:
- Showcase Your Nightmare: Screen your film for a fierce community of fiercely loyal horror fans who crave original, independent scares.
- Join a Legacy of Fear: Become part of an institution that has spent over two decades celebrating the twisted and the spectacular alongside our grinning ringmaster, FREAKO the Clown.
- Win the Coveted “Freaky” Award: Take home the ultimate prize in independent horror and cement your place in the cinematic carnival.
Don’t Let Your Film Die in the Dark
The train is leaving the station, and once the September 12 deadline strikes, the gates to the midway will be locked for the season. We are looking for feature films, shorts, and short screenplays that push the boundaries of fear.
- Final Submission Deadline: September 12
- Where to Submit: CLICK HERE
Support the Spectacle
While you wait for the final lineup to be announced, be sure to explore the rest of FREAKO’s Cinema Circus. Stay up to date with Horror News Daily, shop the Official Festival Store to help keep the independent film spirit alive, and consider joining FREAKO’S CINEMA CIRCUS for exclusive, members-only perks and behind-the-scenes access to the festival’s darkest corners.
The clock is ticking. Submit your film today, and we will see you in the shadows!
