Submissions Open for Monster Fest 2017

Submissions are now open for Features, Short Films and Expanded Cinema Projects, with an Early Bird Deadline of April 21, a Regular Deadline of June 16 and a final, Extended Deadline of August 4, 2017.

Founded in 2011, Monster Fest is a genre film festival that showcases films and events that fall into the broadly-defined categories of horror, science fiction, action, crime, noir, animation, dark drama, black comedy, gothic western, erotica and more. Its programming is a mix of Premieres, international festival favourites, challenging new discoveries and curated repertory sidebars alongside industry-focused events such as panels and masterclasses with renowned international guests, and a special emphasis on supporting emerging Australian genre film talent through the festival and beyond.

“We had a huge increase in submissions in 2016,” says Festival Director Kier-La Janisse. “And it really diversified our approach to programming. In addition to horror, which is always a staple at Monster Fest, we brought in more crime films, westerns, documentary and animation than ever before, and our audience really went with it – we ended up having our most successful year to date.”

Submissions for Monster Fest 2017 can be processed via Film Freeway or Without a Box. Details and submission guidelines are available at www.monsterfest.com.au/submit

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See the full list of Monster Fest 2016 Award Winners here: http://www.monsterfest.com.au/monster-fest-announces-2016-award-winners/

See Monster Fest 2016 media coverage here: http://www.monsterfest.com.au/media-coverage/

See Monster Fest highlight photos on our Flickr page here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/monster_fest/albums/72157676064953094

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Kaila Sarah Hier – kaila.s.hier@gmail.com  / +1 (514) 567 3153