Hot Springs Arts & Film Institute presents the
3rd annual Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival
The Hot Springs Arts and Film Institute announces the 3rd annual Hot Springs International Horror Film Festival (HSHFF). The HSIHFF is set to bring together filmmakers, fans, and film fanatics for a fright-festive weekend packed full of films from all over the world. From killer shorts, to full-length feasts of terror, films from the horror, sci-fi, and thriller and fantasy genres will all be represented.
A cinematic celebration that deftly merges educational opportunities, extraordinary screenings, celebrity appearances, and all of the natural scenic beauty that has come to characterize Arkansas. Network with industry professionals and develop valuable relationships with folks “in the know.”
A slew of competitive categories—including Horror, Thriller, Science Fiction & Made in Arkansas —promise a diverse range of intriguing and spooky material. "Top Festival Films" will be complementary entered into Film-Com's "Direct Project Presentation to Film & TV Executives and Financiers." Discounts for local hotels and businesses will be offered . The festival's own Tamara Glynn, star of Halloween 5 will be in attendance to help scare up some fun, alongside an accomplished “who’s-who” of horror film favorites.
This 4-day event unfolds at the Central Theater in Hot Springs, Arkansas. September 17th through the 20th, it will be host to insidious indie films, blood spattered scream queens, and inspiring film spook shops. Hot Springs National Park, also known as the “SPA CITY” hosts famous "Bathhouse Row” with Museums, Art Galleries Gift Shops and more all within walking distance from festival activities and is well worth a visit!
The Festival’s Director Bill Volland ("The Arrival", "Deadly Desire", "Silk Stalking’s") will oversee the gore-fest, while Co-Director and Hostess Tamara Glynn (Samantha from “Halloween 5” and “Freddy’s Nightmares”) will be on hand to welcome visitors and a slew of special guests.
The festival will include film submissions from around the globe as well as panel discussions, a film competition, filmmaker reception, and Q&A sessions with a variety of film industry professionals.
