20th Anniversary Celebration Promises the Biggest Festival Yet
Orlando, FL — September 4, 2025 — The FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival has announced that the Final Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2025 (11:59 PM ET). Filmmakers have one last chance to submit their work for consideration in what will be the largest and most ambitious festival in its 20-year history.
Celebrating two decades of championing independent horror, the 2025 edition will mark a major milestone anniversary with an unforgettable lineup of horror films from around the globe.
“This year is not just another festival—it’s a celebration of 20 years of GETTING FREAKY!,” said Robert Massetti, Founder/Festival Director of the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival. “We’ve been a platform for rising horror talent since day one, and our 20th anniversary will be the biggest event we’ve ever produced. If you’ve got a horror film ready, this is the year you want to be part of.”
What We’re Looking For
- Narrative Features & Shorts (all sub-genres of horror welcome)
- Documentary, Animated, Micro-Shorts, and Student Films
- World, U.S., and Florida Premieres encouraged (not required)
Why Submit
- 20th Anniversary Celebration
- Industry-caliber showcase with horror-first curation
- Awards & Laurels including Best Feature, Best Short, Best Florida Feature, Best Florida Short and more.
- Engaged horror fanbase and unfiltered festival Q&As
Key Details
- Final Deadline: September 15, 2025
- How to Submit: Visit freakshowfilmfest.com – Click on Submit in the Menu.
- Eligibility: Completed films of any length in the horror genre (including sub-genres and hybrids). Foreign-language films must include English subtitles. Screener links required.
- Notification: Filmmakers will be notified via email after programming decisions are finalized.
About FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival
Founded by filmmaker Robert Massetti, the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival has spent the last 20 years as a premiere genre event dedicated to showcasing the best new voices in horror from around the world. Known for its fearless programming and passionate fanbase, the festival is a destination for filmmakers and fans who crave bold, independent horror.
