Tier 4
Middlesbrough,, United Kingdom
Last verified 12 June 2026
Fear Screen: Celebrating the Darker Side of Cinema Fear Screen is a brand-new film festival based in the North East of England, dedicated to championing the very best in independent horror, thriller, and dark genre cinema. Our mission is to provide a vital platform for bold
The main submission deadline for Fear Screen is around 31 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Fear Screen costs from GBP 2.5 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
No premiere requirement. Fear Screen accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Fear Screen takes place in Middlesbrough,, United Kingdom.
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