Executive Director Robert J. Massetti with Impact Wrestler Kat aka Winter.
Q: Where does the Festival take place?
A: The Double Tree Orlando at Universal Studios
5780 Major Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
Q: What is the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival?
A: Now in it’s 8th Year! The festival is a 3 day event screening independent horror films from around the world. The festival takes place at the Double Tree Orlando at Universal Studios in the heart of Orlando, Florida right next to Universal Studios and Halloween Horror Nights. With over 15,000 horror fans attending, we are one of the largest horror genre film festivals in the country. We screen films that haven’t been released to the public before and are made outside of the Hollywood system. These films are made by the brightest and the best of independent filmmakers in the world. Who knows, you might see a film from the next John Carpenter or Dario Argento! We also support the art of filmmaking by providing an audience, support, and promotions of independent films.
Q: What independent horror films have you premiered?
A: We have premiered several big independent horror films such as ”The Slaughter” which will be seen on Chiller TV, “Days of Darkness” which is being released through LionsGate, “The 8th Plague“, “Delivery”, the latest HG Lewis film “The Uh-Oh Show”, “The Black Waters of Echo’s Pond,”Nightmare Man“, “Alien Raiders“, “Evil Angel”, “Bloody Mary”, Wolf Moon (Formally “Dark Moon Rising”) released through LionsGate, “SPIDERS 3D” and the list goes on .
Q: I’m a filmmaker who has run out of funds for entry fees. Do you offer fee waivers of any kind?
A: NO. The FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival is a competition based event and we want the playing field to be as fair as possible for everyone who enters each year. It would be unfair and unethical to allow some to enter for free while others are required to pay. Any request for fee waivers will be ignored. Thank you for your understanding.
Q: Can I buy tickets to the film festival?
A: The film festival is part of Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend and your payed admission to the convention will get
you into the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival. Just show your Pass or Wrist Ban at the door.
Q: How can I submit my movie to this great film festival?
A: Go to our Submission page and read our guidelines for submitting. Download our official submission form and mail it to us along with your movie. Please Note: ***We do NOT Accept Fan Films.***
Q: Can I submit Fan Films or a Film with Copyrighted Material?
A: We don’t generally accept “Fan Films” becasue they deal with Copyrighted characters, story, and music. You must have documented permission from the copyright holder to use any copyrighted material in your film. The festival can NOT accept any film using copyrighted material without documented permission or clearance.
Crowds during the 2010 FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival
Q: Can I bring food or beverages to the screenings?
A: Yes! You are able to bring food, drinks and yes Alcohol into screenings! *You must be 21+ to purchase and bring Alcohol into screenings.*
Q: Do Celebrities attend the Festival?
A: Yes! They also attend our before and after parties at the pool so don’t forget to bring your swim trunks! Orlando has a growing
film community and is producing more and more indepedent films than anywhere in the country. Major stars are always in town.
Q: Any words of Advice to visitors?
A: Our screenings do fill up quick so be sure to get to screenings early. Be aware that we let VIP Pass holders into screenings first. Show respect to attending filmmakers and please don’t talk during the the movie or leave and come back serveral times. If the filmmakers are in attendence there will be a Q&A after the film is screened. And remember to always have FUN!
Q: Any Advice to Attending Filmmakers?
A: Promote! Buy a table in our large Vendor Room – CLICK HERE for more information. Bring copies of your movie for sale. We get requests all the time from festival attendees on how to purchase movies that are screened. Bring fliers, posters, stickers, anything you have to promote your movie. Remember we have over 15,000 horror fans attending! Talk to other attending filmmakers. It’s not what you know, it’s who you know. ASK US TO HELP YOU! If you need help finding distribution for your film, ask us. We will do what ever we can to help you and your film, so ask. And always have FUN!
GET FREAKY!!!
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT HORROR!!!
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