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JULY 18, 2025
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NORTHERN HORROR FEST
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The Northern Horror Fest will be held July 18, 2025. The Northern Horror Fest (NHF) showcases top independent films from celebrated filmmakers, as well as new talent. The diverse array of films, selected by a committee, includes features and shorts from the horror and thriller genres.
The festival is hosted in Bergenfield, NJ. The screenings will be followed with an awards ceremony, then after party. We encourage networking and meeting of other filmmakers and actors in attendance, so offer our after party free of charge for all attendees. AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES: •Best Film •Best Director •Best Actress •Best Actor •Best Screenplay •Best Screenplay (unproduced) |
There are only a few places
you can relax and be terrified
at the same time.
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 or DVD (NTSC) 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, on all DVD and Blu-Ray submissions.
7. For DVD and Blu-Ray submissions, 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 the BEST FILM trophy, the project's producer or director must be present, unless a physical festival is not held.
10. If officially selected, it is the responsibility of the submitter to send the festival their film in DVD or Blu-Ray 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.
1. NHF competition categories are open to the United States and International entries.
2. Films must submit online preview screeners or DVD (NTSC) 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, on all DVD and Blu-Ray submissions.
7. For DVD and Blu-Ray submissions, 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 the BEST FILM trophy, the project's producer or director must be present, unless a physical festival is not held.
10. If officially selected, it is the responsibility of the submitter to send the festival their film in DVD or Blu-Ray 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.
