How does the Film Basement Horror Film Awards Work?
All films that apply to this competition will be granted Official Selection status.
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But...
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Only those deemed worthy will have a chance to win an award in the following categories.
Best of the Fest - Short Film
Best of the Fest - Feature Film
Best of the Fest - Short Screenplay
Best of the Fest - Feature Screenplay
Best Premise - Short Film
Best Premise - Feature Film
The Spooky Award - Short Film
The Spooky Award - Feature Film
Best Jump Scare - Short Film
Best Jump Scare - Feature Film
Scariest Monster - Short Film
Scariest Monster - Feature Film
Gore Award - Short Film
Gore Award - Feature Film
Subtlety Award - Short Film
Subtlety Award - Feature Film
Psychological Distress Award - Short Film
Psychological Distress Award - Feature Film
Best Chase Scene - Short Film
Best Chase Scene - Feature Film
Campy Award - Short Film
Campy Award - Feature Film
Best Horror Comedy - Short Film
Best Horror Comedy - Feature Film
Scariest Story - Feature Screenplay
Scariest Story - Short Screenplay
The Scream on Screen Award - Short Screenplay
Best Actor - Short Film
Best Actor - Feature Film
Best Actress - Short Film
Best Actress - Feature Film
Best Cinematography - Short Film
Best Cinematography - Feature Film
Best Score - Short Film
Best Score - Feature Film
Best Editing - Short Film
Best Editing - Feature Film
Best Sound Design - Short Film
Best Sound Design - Feature Film
Best Makeup - Short Film
Best Makeup - Feature Film
Best Production Design - Short Film
Best Production Design - Feature Film
Best Child Acting - Short Film
Best Child Acting - Feature Film
Best Practical Effects - Short Film
Best Practical Effects - Feature Film
Best Directing - Short Film
Best Directing - Feature Film
The Action Award - Short Film
The Action Award - Feature Film
The Bloody Award - Feature Screenplay
The Bloody Award - Short Screenplay
The Scream on Screen Award - Short Screenplay
Awards will be announced on 3/23/25.
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The"Best of the Fest" award winners will screen and be read live at the festival on April 1st & 2nd 2025. (dates subject to change)
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You can submit your film to as many categories as you'd like.
Films are eligible to win multiple awards.
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You can submit multiple projects.
There are no limitations related to premiere status or film completion dates.
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All awards are decided at the sole discretion of Filmbasement.com.
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All award winners will receive a coupon for 20% off on Film Basement location rentals for 1 year.
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Submissions are only accepted through Film Freeway. Only online submissions will be accepted at this time.
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https://filmfreeway.com/FilmBasementHorrorFilmAwards?welcome=true