New york city Horror Film Festival….
Experience the Oldest Horror Film Festival on the East coast.
First Look, Upcoming and Established Horror Film Creators
Upcoming Events
Ominous Oldies 2025
Curating the Perfect Virtual 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
Submissions ends Sept 1, 2025
Final submission of film but be sent by this date.
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! Grab your tickets now and embrace the fear—if you dare! A Journey Through Fear: Discovering New Voices at NYCHFF’s Thrilling Showcase. The oldest Horror Film Festival on The East Coast!
Passes will go on sale in July 15th, Ticket Presale in August 1st.
Highlights of Past Festivals
Testimonials
Peter Filardi
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Thank you so much, Ronnie! Maybe I’m supposed to be too old to be touched by such gestures, but I’m not. My sincere thanks to you, Sean, Austudge, Tony and all off the festival team. I know that the DAMN HANDY folk will be thrilled. My hope is that the young people who worked on DAMN HANDY will be inspired by this award and realize that they can work in this amazing industry. And our middle-aged filmmakers who produce and shoot industrials to pay the mortgage will remember what got them into this business and be delighted by the old feelings your recognition stirs. Our horror community is the best, and I’m sure that Michael Hein embodied all of that. I’m truly honored to be a part of his family’s efforts to celebrate some of what he loved.
I haven’t seen any of the team since New York, but they’ve been shooting texts, telling me how much fun they had. I’m now convinced to make NYHFF an annual destination…as a fan.
I know that we will cross paths in the future. My sincere thanks and best wishes to you and yours this holiday.
Peter
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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:
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
BEST UNPRODUCED SHORT
“UNSAFE TO OCCUPY” by Derek Stewart
It’s the perfect horror festival and it’s got the perfect NYC attitude (loud, abrasive and unapologetic). And that fits perfectly. They are well organized, welcoming and professional. They treat you like family and show you a good time, but above all, every film and filmmaker is treated with respect. Then when you mix it with that NYC attitude, it equals a fun time with great people that care about horror, the festival and you.
Ryan A.
HEADQUARTERS
NYC Horror Film Festival
158 Arthur Street
Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642
HEADQUARTERS
NYC Horror Film Festival
158 Arthur Street
Hillsdale, New Jersey 07642
