We would just like to say THANK YOU to everyone that submitted a film, attended the festival, and supported us for the 2023 HMF Film Fest. Our festival is ever growing and it is all because of your support. Now lets all give a HUGE congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Horror Movie Freaks Film Festival!

Best Feature Film - "Paralysis"
Best Short Film - "La Nueva"
Best Super-Short - "The Drawing"
Best NC Film - "The Field"
Best Foreign Film - "Bookworm"
Best Actor - Hervé Quentric "Welcome to Candy's"
Best Actress - Jackie Kelly "Some Visitors"
Best Director - Sabine Crossen "Welcome to Candy's"
Best Writer - Levi Austin Morris "Paralysis"
Best Cinematography - "Catharsis"
Best SFX - "Greed and Gore"

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to the ominous domain of the Horror Movie Freaks Film Festival, a wickedly delightful tradition that is now marking its 7th chilling year! We are positively thrilled to embark on this horrifically amazing journey yet again, as we eagerly await the sinister treasures that the 2024 HMF Film Fest will unearth.

Our festival stands as a beacon for independent horror cinema, casting a spotlight on the boundless creativity and untamed ingenuity that emerge from the indie world of filmmaking. It's an arena where the extraordinary reigns supreme, and the exceptional becomes the norm, constantly pushing the boundaries of the horror genre.

Prepare to be ensnared in a web of suspense and fear as these cinematic gems are unveiled, with every scream and gasp amplified by the atmosphere of a live audience. There's nothing quite like the communal experience of watching horror films, where collective gasps and nervous laughter weave a tapestry of shared emotions.

To all the intrepid filmmakers whose passion knows no bounds, may your visions of horror and the macabre find the recognition and acclaim they truly deserve at the 2024 HMF Film Festival. We anticipate your presence and the privilege of delving into the dark realms of your cinematic creations. As the shadows lengthen and the anticipation builds, we say to you, good luck, and we can't wait to see you in the haunted embrace of this cinematic celebration!

The Official Selections for the event will be unveiled on September 1st, 2024.
These selections will be actively promoted across the extensive HMF network leading up to the festival, scheduled for Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th, 2024.

Awards will be presented for the following categories:

Best Feature Film
Best Short Film
Best Super Short Film
Best North Carolina (NC) Film
Best Foreign Film
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Director
Best Screenwriter
Best Cinematography
Best Special Effects (SFX)

Film Categories:
Super Shorts: Any film with a runtime of under 5 minutes.
Shorts: Any film with a runtime of under 45 minutes.
Feature: Any film with a runtime exceeding 45 minutes.

Genre Requirement:
All submitted films must fall within the horror genre. Sci-fi, Thrillers, and suspense are welcome as long as they lean on the side of horror.

Language and Accessibility:
For international submissions, films must include English subtitles or English dubbed to ensure accessibility to a broader audience.

Overall Rating
Quality
Value
Communication
Hospitality
Networking
  • Daniele De Muro

    Honoured to have my short film"Horizon" at this beautiful Festival. I hope to submit a new project next year.

    October 2023
    Logo
    Response from festival:

    We can't wait to see more of your work. Thank you!

  • Great event with great people.

    October 2023
    Logo
    Response from festival:

    Thank you!

  • Levi Morris

    Honestly, I’m still buzzing from the fun of this weekend! Josh and Tony have done such a fantastic job curating a wide variety of horror films for the Horror Movie Freaks Film Festival! My 15 year old niece watched more than one film through her fingers including my own! (Which was so fun to witness.) This is an intimate festival, which I enjoyed. I also appreciated how consistent the audience was. Sometimes you attend a fest and people only show up for one film. This audience was IN IT for the weekend! The venue is genuinely beautiful. Everyone in my group loved it and the hospitality from everyone was above and beyond. I absolutely recommend this fest and am excited to see how they grow. There is no doubt in my mind in a few years they will be a sought after horror fest for genre lovers! Thank you all for such a great weekend!

    October 2023
    Logo
    Response from festival:

    Thank you so much!

  • I have been fortunate enough to screen at the Horror Movie Freaks Film Fest in the past but this was my first year in attendance and it was COMPLETELY worth the wait! Josh and the HMF crew did an amazing job of not only communicating with filmmakers before the festival, but in promoting ALL of the films as much as they could, and making sure the attending filmmakers had everything they need! The Palmetto Theatre is an absolutely gorgeous venue, and the downtown area of Walnut Cove might look a little sleepy, but appearances can be deceiving, and we had the most fun time running amok there. HMF is a film festival run by filmmakers for film lovers and makers alike, and I cannot wait to see how much bigger, better and bloodier it gets next year!

    October 2022
  • Tito Fernandes

    Brilliant festival and an honour to be apart of.

    October 2022