The Shriekfest Film Festival has announced the 40 finalists selected for its 2019 International Screenplay Competition, selected from submissions from across the globe in the horror, thriller, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. "This was a tough year to narrow down all of the scripts," says festival founder and director Denise Gossett. "There is just so much [...]

The SHRIEKFEST FILM FESTIVAL, an international horror/sci-fi film and screenplay competition, will celebrate its 19th anniversary September 26-29, 2019 in Los Angeles. Its 3rd year in Orlando, FL will begin November 2nd. The annual Los Angeles competition will kick off with a public party September 26th, which the public is welcome to attend. Then, it [...]

The Shriekfest Film Festival, an international horror/sci-fi film and screenplay competition, has announced its 2018 finalists and is slated to screen the supernatural thriller Soul to Keep, which features groundbreaking deaf actress Sandra Mae Frank. For this reason, for the first time in Shriekfest’s history, the film will be shown with closed captions for the [...]

The Shriekfest Film Festival, an international horror/sci-fi film and screenplay competition, has announced the first three films of its 2018 feature film lineup. "We are super excited to show you our wonderfully diverse selection of amazing films from all over the world," says film festival director Denise Gossett. The feature films selected thus far are [...]

Shriekfest, the Los Angeles Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festival, continues its tradition as Los Angeles' premiere horror film event, presenting an exciting program of films each fall. It takes place at the legendary Raleigh Studios, which is the largest independent studio operator in the country. We offer filmmakers and film fans alike an ideal setting in a [...]

The annual Los Angeles competition gives new meaning to “call for entries” LOS ANGELES – The Shriekfest Film Festival, an international horror/sci-fi film and screenplay competition, is calling on all those with a camera and a creative spirit to contribute fan-made commercials for a sub-contest to help promote the event. The festival, now in its [...]

Shriekfest, has announced that they are now accepting entries for their 17th year of the frightful Los Angeles Horror/SciFi Film Festival. Aiming to continue its tradition as Los Angeles' Premier horror film event, presenting an exciting program of films each fall with beautiful Los Angeles as its backdrop. Now, in it's 17th year, Shriekfest takes place [...]