From Stoker to Rice; from Nosferatu to classic Hammer onto Twilight, The Strain and beyond - the vampire genre is the world’s most enduring and influential horror genre straddling film, television, literature, theatre, games and new media.
IVFAF brings together vampire media-makers from across the World in one cross-industry event – an intense four-day programme of film screenings, book launches, readings, theatre, seminars, workshops, networking events, a trade fair and parties.
For its first three years, this unique event was held in Transylvania - within the walls of the dramatic medieval citadel that was the birthplace to the real Vlad Dracula.
In 2019 IVFAF was staged in London with the industry events taking place amid the Victorian Gothic splendour of Highgate Village while Vampfest came to life each night down in sinful Camden Town.
Due to Covid-19, the 5th Vampfest will take place online over Hallowe'en 2020 - check the website for details: www.ivfaf.com
Selected Feature and Short Film screenings including World Premieres of new and classic vampire movies with expert Q&As, book readings by leading authors, workshops, seminars, talks, masterclasses and our own online vamped up party make IVFAF somewhat unique in our dark world.
Welcome to our festival. Come freely. Go safely; and leave something of the happiness you will bring.
Our vision at IVFAF is to be a unique World leading one-stop meeting of the vampire industry, networking filmmakers and performing arts professionals with funders, promoters, distributors and of course each other.
Submissions are now being accepted for the following categories: Feature Films; Short Films. It goes without saying that all films must be Vampire-themed.
VAMPIRE FEATURE FILMS
Films chosen for screening at IVFAF will qualify for the IVFAF Golden Stake Awards.
VAMPIRE SHORT FILMS
Films chosen for screening at IVFAF will qualify for the IVFAF Golden Stake Awards.