FILM SUBMISSIONS
This Year’s Theme:
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
The dark strikes an uneasiness that brings your senses on high alert. Your heart rate elevates. Your ears play tricks with you. Your eyes fight to adjust to any familiar shape they see. The concept of the dark is about terror and chaos. Control and journey. This year's festival theme revolves around darkness. The darkness of the mind. Darkness of physical space. Darkness that piques curiosity. The selected films and video games will embody these narratives, offering stories of the unknown, self-discovery, and turmoil. The last day to submit is October 9th.
Please use the 50% discount code: HHFF202450Percent on our FilmFreeway page.
The BEST OF THE FESTIVAL will receive the coveted GRIM REAPER AWARD and Winners Laurel (EPS)
MAIN FILM CATEGORY WINNERS - Will receive a Winners Laurels (EPS and Award Tropy). The categories are:
Best Animated Short
Best Animated Feature
Best Horror Comedy Short
Best Horror Comedy Feature
Best Psychological Short
Best Psychological Feature
Best Zombie Short
Best Zombie Feature
Best Slasher Short
Best Slasher Feature
Best Monster Short
Best Monster Feature
Best Paranormal Short
Best Paranormal Feature
Best Horror Short
Best Horror Feature
ADDITIONAL CATEGORY AWARDS - The winner will receive a Winners Laurel (EPS) and Award Trophy. The categories are:
Best Director
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Best Music
Best VFX (Make-up or CGI)
Best SFX
Best Actor/ Comedy
Best Actress/Comedy
Best Actor/Drama
Best Actress/Drama
Best Supporting Actor/ Comedy
Best Supporting Actress/Comedy
Best Supporting Actor/Drama
Best Supporting Actress/Drama
Best Drop Dead Funny
Best Supernatural
Best Haunting
Best Animation
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Costume Design
Best Hair & Makeup
GAME SUBMISSIONS
This Year’s Theme:
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
Step 1: Submit your game on our festival page in the itch.io platform
Step 2: Submit your game to our filmfreeway page to qualify as an entry into the festival. You will have to pay a submission fee to qualify via our filmfreeway page.
Please use the 50% discount code: HHFFGAMEJAM50 On our FilmFreeway page, you can submit under the project type - VR/XR/Immersive
The last day to submit is October 11th.
Your game should be immersed in a world where darkness reigns supreme and every creak, groan, and whisper sends shivers down your spine. Submit your original video game creations, from indie gems to horrific nightmares, and let your imagination run wild. From haunted mansions to abandoned asylums, from ghostly forests to desolate streets, your game can transport players to the darkest corners of their nightmares.
To Qualify:
Please use the 50% discount code: HHFFGAMEJAM50 On our FilmFreeway page, you can submit under the project type - VR/XR/Immersive
The last day to submit is October 11th.
MAIN VIDEO GAME CATEGORY WINNERS - Will receive a Winners Laurels (EPS) and Award.
Best Game of the Year
Best Art Direction
Best Audio Design
Best Narrative
Best Score & Music
Best Horror
Best Action/Adventure
Biggest Scare
ART SUBMISSIONS
This Year’s Theme:
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK?
We want to see your interpretations of this year’s theme. By using textures and various mediums, show why the dark is something to fear. If selected your work will be presented during the Festival at the Triad Theatre.
In order to qualify, please submit your artwork through our Jotform site.