Northern Horror Fest

Bergenfield, NJ, United States, North America

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Northern Horror Fest

Bergenfield, NJ, United States, North America

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4th

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Bergenfield, NJ United States

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northernhorrorfest@gmail.com

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About the festival

Northern Horror Fest showcases top independent films in the genres of horror and thriller, from established filmmakers as well as new talent. The high quality films, selected by a committee, includes features and shorts as well as screenplays. The festival is hosted at the Bergenfield Cinemas, in Bergenfield, New Jersey. We have an awards ceremony followed by an after party to network and meet all the filmmakers, actors and attendees who came to the festival.

All winners receive a trophy presented during our awards gala.

About

Northern Horror Fest showcases top independent films in the genres of horror and thriller, from established filmmakers as well as new talent. The high quality films, selected by a committee, includes features and shorts as well as screenplays. The festival is hosted at the Bergenfield Cinemas, in Bergenfield, New Jersey. We have an awards ceremony followed by an after party to network and meet all the filmmakers, actors and attendees who came to the festival.

All winners receive a trophy presented during our awards gala.

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Terms and rules

NORTHERN HORROR FEST (NHF) SUBMISSION RULES

1. NHF competition categories are open to the United States and International entries.

2. Films must submit online preview screeners through our submission platform. Any other method must receive prior approval from the festival.

3. Foreign language entries must have English language subtitles.

4. Entries must have been completed in the past 5 years.

5. Applicants may submit as many entries as they wish, as long as each entry has a separate entry form and fee.

6. Entries must include contact information, with both an email address and phone number if possible, and include both on any materials sent to the festival.

7. For DVD and Blu-Ray screeners sent in, please submit in sturdy containers and/or bubble wrap to avoid damage. No fiber filled envelopes. DVD and Blu-Ray submissions will not be returned to the submitters.

8. NHF has the right to screen any film or projects submitted to the NORTHERN HORROR FEST.

9. In order to receive a trophy, the project must have an official representative present.

10. If officially selected, it is the responsibility of the submitter to send the festival their film in the requested digital format.

11. Screening copies will not be returned to the submitter, unless a pre-paid return mailer is included.

12. All decisions made by the festival are final and at their discretion.

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Categories and fees

Horror/Thriller Short Film
Early Bird (10th November, 2020) $25
Regular (2nd March, 2021) $35
Late (6th April, 2021) $40

Horror or Thriller Short Films that are under 40 minutes in length.

Horror/Thriller Feature Film
Early Bird (10th November, 2020) $35
Regular (2nd March, 2021) $45
Late (6th April, 2021) $55

Horror or Thriller Feature Films that are over 40 minutes in length.

Student Films
Early Bird (10th November, 2020) $25
Regular (2nd March, 2021) $30
Late (6th April, 2021) $35

Student Made Films that are under 20 minutes in length.

Music Videos
Early Bird (10th November, 2020) $20
Regular (2nd March, 2021) $25
Late (6th April, 2021) $30

Music Video that the video has some theme of horror, thriller, zombie, or vampire (the song does not have to be horror related - only the visual) under 5 minutes.

Documentary Film
Early Bird (10th November, 2020) $30
Regular (2nd March, 2021) $40
Late (6th April, 2021) $50

Documentary Film with or about theme of horror or thriller subject matter. under 20 minutes.

Short Screenplay (Unproduced)
Early Bird (10th November, 2020) $25
Regular (2nd March, 2021) $35
Late (6th April, 2021) $40

Unproduced Screenplays can be between 2-39 pages.

Screenplay (Unproduced)
Early Bird (10th November, 2020) $35
Regular (2nd March, 2021) $45
Late (6th April, 2021) $50

Unproduced Screenplays can be between 40-180 pages.

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