Happenstance Horror Fest

Haverhill, massachusetts, United States, North America

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Happenstance Horror Fest

Haverhill, massachusetts, United States, North America

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4th

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Haverhill, massachusetts United States

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stainedglassandbloodbaths@yahoo.com

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About the festival

Stained Glass and Blood Bath productions presents the sixth annual Happenstance Horror Fest! Searching for the most beautiful of the bloody all around the world.

Short genre films will be accepted with a run time of 20 minutes or less. ALL FORMS OF HORROR ARE WELCOME. we want to see what you got! We shine the light on underground filmmakers regardless of budget.

PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES!
BEST LOCAL (new England)
BEST NATIONAL (usa)
BEST INTERNATIONAL (any where the eff else)
BEST HORROR SHORT SCREENPLAY
BEST HORROR MUSIC VIDEO
BEST HORROR PHOTOGRAPHY
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS in 5 different categories!
All films will be judged by an unbiased motley crew of local horror enthusiasts including award winning authors, bloggers, and filmmakers

About

Stained Glass and Blood Bath productions presents the sixth annual Happenstance Horror Fest! Searching for the most beautiful of the bloody all around the world.

Short genre films will be accepted with a run time of 20 minutes or less. ALL FORMS OF HORROR ARE WELCOME. we want to see what you got! We shine the light on underground filmmakers regardless of budget.

PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES!
BEST LOCAL (new England)
BEST NATIONAL (usa)
BEST INTERNATIONAL (any where the eff else)
BEST HORROR SHORT SCREENPLAY
BEST HORROR MUSIC VIDEO
BEST HORROR PHOTOGRAPHY
AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARDS in 5 different categories!
All films will be judged by an unbiased motley crew of local horror enthusiasts including award winning authors, bloggers, and filmmakers

Awards & Winners

There are no winners yet for this festival

Terms and rules

HHF will screen only one feature length film
all short films have to be under 20 minutes
all films must be in English or subtitled
all entries must be complete
ALL FILMS CONSIDERED REGARDLESS OF BUDGET
Selected films will be featured at the Happenstance Horror Fest as well as other screenings and conventions throughout the year.

Ratings & Reviews

Categories and fees

BEST LOCAL
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $666
Regular (1st June, 2021) $666
Late (1st July, 2021) $666

Horror that was created in New England

BEST NATIONAL
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $666
Regular (1st June, 2021) $10
Late (1st July, 2021) $15

best films from around the USA

BEST INTERNATIONAL
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $666
Regular (1st June, 2021) $10
Late (1st July, 2021) $15

Best films from outside the USA

Trailers
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $1
Regular (1st June, 2021) $1
Late (1st July, 2021) $1

TRAILERS fake or real will be considered

Best screenplay
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $25
Regular (1st June, 2021) $25
Late (1st July, 2021) $35

Enter your screenplay for a short horror film

Horror music video
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $666
Regular (1st June, 2021) $10
Late (1st July, 2021) $15

Horror themed music video

Horror Photography
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $666
Regular (1st June, 2021) $666
Late (1st July, 2021) $666

Horror themed photography. Must own rights. Credit all parties involved.

Horror Feature
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $40
Regular (1st June, 2021) $45
Late (1st July, 2021) $50

HHF will select only 2 feature films to play in the annual festival.

Feature screenplay
Early Bird (1st May, 2021) $50
Regular (1st June, 2021) $60
Late (1st July, 2021) $75

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