About
The 25th edition of the CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is set to illuminate the world of independent horror cinema.
MAY 4TH & 5TH 2024 (HALFWAY -2- HALLOWEEN
OCT 2024 dates tbd
This extraordinary event, born from the passion of dedicated horror creators and enthusiasts, promises two days of captivating programming featuring a curated selection of both local and touring short films.
Get ready to experience the pinnacle of indie horror as we present only the most exceptional and spine-tingling works on not one, not two, but three screens!
Film Categories
All winners receive a digital certificate, ready to print: Winners in attendance on May 5th 2024 will receive The Golden Dead AF Award!
Best Short*
Best Feature*
Best Director*
Best 1st Time Director
Best Cinematography
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Child Acting
Best Kill
Best Blood/Gore
Best Scare
Best Foreign
Best LGBTQ
Best Animated
Best Comedy
Best Poster
Best Screenplay
Best WTF Was That
Best Monster/Demon/Villain
Best Trailer (most liked on our YouTube channel)
Homegrown Horror Award (Chicago-IL filmmakers)
CHFF Fav Award (chosen by CJ Vecchio)
Your support will play a crucial role in creating a memorable experience for our guests and fellow filmmakers. We need three volunteers per shift to help us with the following duties:
Rotating Responsibilities:
Checking in Guests: Greet attendees, provide event information, and ensure a smooth check-in process.
Assist Staff: Support our event staff with various tasks, including setting up event spaces, distributing materials, and helping attendees with inquiries.
Monitor Films: Ensure that screenings run smoothly, assist guests with finding their seats, and handle any issues that may arise during the film. #WatchMovies
This is a volunteer opportunity with compensation in the form of IMDb credit, food/drink, and the chance to watch some free films...PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOUR INTERESTED
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May 2024 Sponsors
Three Screens
1
Screen #1
25 seat capacity
2
Screen #2
55 seat capacity
Film Schedule Below. Films will be shown simultaneously. All Ticket holders will get an ALL-ACCESS PASS to our online streaming platform to watch any films that they missed*
FACETS THEATER : 1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
1
Screen #3
* Subject to change
126 seat capacity
3
*
* Filmmakers have the option not to have there film streamed online
New Fears Eve
Never Hike Alone 2
A Stranger in the Woods
Red Night At Skye's
Redhead
The Invisible Raptor
BEST HORROR FEATURE
BEST HORROR SHORT
BEST HORROR CHICAGO
BEST INTERNATIONAL
BEST FEATURE DIRECTOR
Never Hike Alone 2 - Vincente DiSanti
The Activated Man - Nicholas Gyeney
New Fears Eve - P.J. Starks, Eric Huskisson
Red Night At Skye's - Christopher M Grega
The Matriarch - Jayden Creighton
Mama Bear - Matthew Simmons
BEST SHORT DIRECTOR
BEST CHICAGO DIRECTOR
BEST ACTOR - FEAT
I Want You -Joe Greening
Night Hag - Brandon Champ Robinson
October Roses - Brandon Lazenko
The Fort- Victoria McDevitt
Red Coats - Adam M White
The Chain - Tom Hipp
Lipstick - Saketh Maddipati
The Ones Who Watch- Eli Buie
THE SPOT- Xavier Galarza
Lurker- Savanna Wrobel
The Spaghetti Man - Jerry S Gonzalez
Never Hike Alone 2 - Thom Mathews
A Stranger in the Woods - Bill Oberst Jr.
The Activated Man - Jamie Costa
MaMa Bear - Matthew Simmons
Red Night At Skyes - Brock Roberts
Cannibal Mukbang - Nate Wise
BEST ACTOR - SHORT
BEST ACTRESS - FEAT
BEST SHORT ACTRESS
Night Shades - Nicholas Morbit
The Foot Of The Bed - James A Oster
Delivery - John Pene
I Want You - Joseph Schwartz
The Fort - Armani Jackson
1861 - Tyler Caplinger
Redhead - Johnna Hodge
Red Night At Skye's - Jackie Kelly
Cannibal Mukbang - April Consalo
The Matriarch - Kate Logan
Happy Halloween - l Emma Reinagel
I Will Never Leave You Alone….Katerina Eichenberger
The Meat It Feeds On - Mia Harangozo
Quiet! Mom's Working! - Ana K Johnson
The Fort - Callie Haverda
Grampy - Kerry Gallagher
Live, Laugh, Love - Melissa Harrison
"Expecting" - Julia Coffey
BEST CHICAGO ACTOR
BEST CHICAGO ACTRESS
BEST YOUNG PROFORMER
Bad Music Terry - Cole Steeves
Darcy Collis - Christian Dior Creasy
Bay for Blood - David Neylon
The Lonely Portrait - Andrew C Weir
Vicious Comedy -Alexander A Stone
The Ones Who Watch - Chris Bell
Lipstick - Mackenzie Atwood
Fury - Anita Nicole Brown
Candor - Paige Bourne
Bad Music Terry - Reese Parish
Peckish - Katelin Dirr
The Spaghetti Man - Brittany Vogel
Bedtime Story - Jaxon Pluger
Sleep Tight - Azriel Dalman
The Matriarch - Juliette Greenfield
You're On Your Own, Kid - Sophia Andrews
ARO'S WORLD - Moses Massena
Gone By Night - Logan Laurel
BEST MONSTER/DEMON
BEST PSYCHOPATH
BEST MIDNIGHT HORROR
It’s At The Door
BEST MONSTER/DEMON
BEST HORROR TRAILER
BEST HORROR COMEDY
STREAM
THIRTY2
TIP
MAMA BEAR
BLACK LADY
Ai ARTIST
BEST ANIMATION/AI
BEST LGBTQ HORROR
BEST SCI-FI HORROR
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
BEST MOVIE POSTER
BEST SOUND/MUSIC
The Tunnel: Interview With A Monster
BEST EDITING
BEST SCREENPLAY
FEST DIRECTORS CHOICE
Hit & Run: A Tale of Vengeance - Josh Carroll
Head Wound - Paul Corricelli
Anything for Love - Tony Germinario
Bugged - Metin Bulent
Trumpet - Will Roane
Team Bonding - Mike Ede