New York City

Horror Film Festival….

Experience the longest running  Horror Film Festival on the East Coast.

First Look, Upcoming and Established Horror Film Creators
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New York City

Horror Film Festival….

Experience the Longest Running  Horror Film Festival on the East Coast.

First Look, Upcoming and Established Horror Film Creators
Learn More
Learn More

Upcoming Events

Ominous Oldies 2025

Curating the Perfect Lineup for the Third Season of Ominous Oldies as we Dive Into the Mystique of Nostalgic Horror Gems from NYCHFF’s Vault
Reviving the Classics Oldies That Shook Our Screens in the Past

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Submissions ends Sept 1, 2025

Final submission of film(s) must be sent by this date

Submissions Guidelines

NYCHFF  Begins December 4th 2025

Screenings of the latest indie horror films and classic favorites – Q&A sessions with filmmakers and actors  – Workshops on horror filmmaking and special effects make-up  – Exciting competitions with spooktacular prizes – A frightful after-party to celebrate the genre we love!  Don’t miss your chance to experience horror in its finest form!  Embrace the fear—if you dare at The Longest Running Horror Film Festival on The East Coast!

Early Bird Passes on sale September 1, 2025!

HIGHLIGHTS OF PAST FESTIVALS

Testimonials

Such a wonderful time! Thank you to everyone who works so hard to put on NYC Horror. You are all so generous and caring. Cheers to you!!

Aaron Cassara

filmmaker

Hands down one of the better festivals I have attended. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Ronnie, Sean and the rest of the staff/crew were great to hang with, very knowledgeable, and complimentary of the filmmakers. They run an overall smooth ship & the festival was worth every penny. I definitely recommend checking them out.

Erick Huskisson& PJ Starks

Blood Moon Pictures

Filmmakers

Truly one of the best festivals around. I love everything about it and the amazing humans that run it

Lisa Ovies

We had a great time at NYCHFF! The programmers are very responsive, highly attentive to guests’ needs, and the venue was great. We will definitely be submitting again!

Production Team

Crazy Little Monster

So thankful to have been a part of this festival! Such a great experience with true professionals

Alex Domenici

I was so honored to have my film, Maschera della Morte play in my home city at NYCHFF. Hands down, the best festival I have ever been a part of. NYCHFF treats filmmakers with such great care & respect and gives them all the support they need. It is well organized and really fosters a great community experience. Such a great time, amazing programming and an awesome team running NYCHFF! Special thanks to Ronnie, Astrudge, Sean, Alan, Brian and the rest of the team for making it a memorable experience.

Scott Bekisz

It's clear why this festival has been running as long as it has. This is a team that LOVES horror and they show equal love to the filmmakers. Being there for the Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to Doug Bradley was something I'll never forget. I met folks I continue to keep in touch with and will no doubt collaborate with and support. The folks at NYCHFF show their deep appreciation for ALL things horror in their programming. I'm so glad I was able to catch all of the shorts blocks and many of the features. I will definitely be returning as an audience member/supporter. Every single member of the festival team is wonderful. THANK YOU for putting this incredible gathering of incredible folks together!

Kristin Noriega

Simply one of the best festival experiences I've had so far. The quality of the films was outstanding and the whole festival was well organised by a very friendly team.

Robin  Rippman

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2024 Award Winners

BEST FEATURE

STRANGE HARVEST OCCULT-MURDER IN THE INLAND EMPIRE

DIRECTOR: Stuart Ortiz

BEST SHORT

NEVER LET YOU GO

DIRECTOR: Alex Domenici

SCI-FI FEATURE

VAMPIRE ZOMBIES FROM SPACE

DIRECTOR: Michael Stasko

SCI-FI SHORT

CLAUD_IA

DIRECTOR: Gabriel Furman

HORROR COMEDY FEATURE

NEW FEARS EVE

DIRECTORS: PJ Starks and Eric  Huskisson

HORROR COMEDY SHORT

DAMN HANDY

DIRECTOR: Peter Filardi

BEST DIRECTOR

STUART ORTIZ

MOVIE:

Strange Harvest Occult- Murder in the Inland Empire

BEST ACTRESS

JULIETTE GREENFIELD

MOVIE:  The Matriarch

BEST ACTOR

TROY TRIPICCHIO

MOVIE: The Woods

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS

NEW FEARS EVE

BEST SOUND DESIGN

NEW FEARS EVE

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

THE DAEMON

BEST SCREENPLAY

THE MATRIARCH

AUDIENCE CHOICE

LA PETITE MORT

BEST UNPRODUCED FEATURE

“THE WELL OF BABYLON” by
Kamron Pasha 

BEST UNPRODUCED SHORT

“UNSAFE TO OCCUPY” by Derek  Stewart 

HEADQUARTERS

NYC Horror Film Festival
158 Arthur Street
Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642

 

HEADQUARTERS

NYC Horror Film Festival
158 Arthur Street
Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642

 

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