Tier 4
Halifax, Canada
Last verified 25 June 2026
Hellifax Horror Fest is a horror, sci-fi, action and thriller genre film festival held in Halifax, Nova Scotia at Carbon Arc Cinema, in its 6th year, with separate feature film, short film, and script competitions.
CSA Animated · Canadian Screen Award — Best Animated Short
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Doc Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Documentary Short Film
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Feature Doc · Canadian Screen Award — Best Feature Length Documentary
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
CSA Short · Canadian Screen Award — Best Live Action Short Drama
Acceptance into at least two CSA-eligible Canadian festivals qualifies a feature documentary or theatrical short for the Canadian Screen Awards.
The main submission deadline for Hellifax Horror Film Festival is around 19 June 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Hellifax Horror Film Festival is free to submit to. Fees can vary by category and deadline tier, so check the official entry page.
No premiere requirement. Hellifax Horror Film Festival accepts films that have screened elsewhere.
Hellifax Horror Film Festival takes place in Halifax, Canada.
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