Our Festival
WHAT MAKES A GOOD HORROR MOVIE?
“There’s a very specific secret: It should be scary.”
John Carpenter
We love horror and we're very excited to watch your films!
The Dark Scream Film Festival (DSFF) is an international festival seeking for the best horror films.
The Selected films will be recognized and awarded in various categories.
DSFF has made a point to keep our entry free as to give everyone the chance to enter, and we offer number of award categories!
DSFF's panel of judges is set in different parts of the world and comes with a variety of horror film expertise.
Your drive, your vision and the often seemingly insurmountable challenges that you face bringing your ideas to life are what makes us proud to champion your films and bring them in front of a highly appreciative audience.
Submit your film to us today and let us help and support you to gain true recognition and become a celebrated winner of the Dark Scream Film Festival.
We're very excited to see your creations!
Rules of Submission
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Submission will be accepted through the film festival platform FilmFreeway.
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We do not mind if your film has already been published online.
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The film has to be in English or have English subtitles.
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The submitter allow to submit only one film.
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The film maximum has a 30-minute length, including intro and final credits.
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All submissions are final. No refunds are provided.
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Selected films will require HD format of the film on festival demand for screening purposes in the event through Dropbox or WeTransfer.
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We don't Endorse any Human or Animal Cruelty. So be aware while submitting the film.
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The submitter owns all the copyrights, including music rights. The violation of copyrights will lead to disqualify the film
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We reserve full rights to use your name, film and film clips, posters, or any other information for publicity and display on our website, Facebook page, and all other promotional material (online and printed).
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No refunds will be given whether your film is or isn't selected for the festival or screenings. Any hard copy of your film and promotional material will not be returned.
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No inquiries or arguments will be entertained regarding non-selected films. The decision of the festival selection committee will be final.
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By Submitting the Film submitter will be agreed with all the rules and regulations of the Dark Scream Film Festival.
