Tier 3
Los Angeles, United States
Last verified 12 June 2026
2024 New York Times names Screamfest as one of the top 5 Halloween Film Festivals Worth Traveling For! The 26th annual Screamfest® Horror Film Festival will take place at the TCL Chinese Theatres in Hollywood. Some of the largest horror online publications have called it the
The main submission deadline for Screamfest Horror Film Festival is around 19 August 2026. Confirmed for the current edition.
Submitting to Screamfest Horror Film Festival costs from USD 32 as a rough guide. Entry fees usually rise closer to the deadline and vary by category.
National premiere required. Protect your premiere status before you submit, as it is a one-time resource.
Screamfest Horror Film Festival takes place in Los Angeles, United States.
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