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 2025 AWARD WINNERS!
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New York City Horror Film Festival 2025 AWARD WINNERS!

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
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Upcoming Events

Dear Filmmakers and Festival Friends, due to the unexpected closure of the LOOK Dine-In Cinema theatre, submissions will open later this month than expected.  But don’t worry, we’re on it! Please keep an eye out for updates as we’re searching for a new home for the New York City Horror Film Festival 2026!!!

July 31

Ominous Oldies 4th  season

Sept 1

Submissions Closes

HIGHLIGHTS OF 2025 FESTIVAL

Featured Festival Alum

Jamal Hodge

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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

Sponsor Partners

2025 Award Winners

BEST FEATURE

THE PITCHFORK RETREAT

DIRECTOR: Gregory Van Voorhis, Nicole Van Voorhis

BEST SHORT

IT LOVES ME SO

DIRECTOR: Colin Dean Treneff

SCI-FI FEATURE

WAIT TILL DAWN

DIRECTOR: Lauren Robyn

SCI-FI SHORT

THE REWIND

DIRECTOR: Mikel J. Wisler, Diana Porter

HORROR COMEDY FEATURE

ALAN AT NIGHT

DIRECTORS: Jesse Swenson

HORROR COMEDY SHORT

BART & BOBBI KILL EACH OTHER

DIRECTOR: Aaron Barrocas

HORROR COMEDY SHORT

WATER BOTTLE

DIRECTOR: David F Mewa

BEST DIRECTOR

HANNAH FIERMAN

MOVIE:

The Events Surrounding A Peeping Tom

BEST ACTRESS

ANTHEA NERI-BEST

MOVIE: Sheryl

BEST ACTOR

DAMIAN MAFFEI

MOVIE: The Events Surrounding A Peeping Tom

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS

DEVOUR

BEST SOUND DESIGN

DEVOUR

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

BLOOD & RUST

BEST SCREENPLAY

SHERYL

AUDIENCE CHOICE

VOWELS

BEST UNPRODUCED FEATURE

“MERIDIAN” – by MICHAEL SUSKO

BEST UNPRODUCED SHORT

“WIDOW” – by ROBERT GORI

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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