October 20 – 22, 2017
May 1, 2017 Late Deadline June 30, 2017 Extended Deadline
Robert Nevitt FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival is an annual celebration of the best in classic and contemporary horror cinema. Each year, the festival showcases a diverse lineup of films, from the hottest new horror features and genre discoveries to terrifying short films from the fearmakers of the future. Our annual programme also includes a small selection of the classic films that made us fall in love with horror in the first place, often with special guest appearances by iconic directors and stars of the genre.
Founded in 2009, the festival has become a destination for horror fans seeking the very best the horror genre has to offer. In its short history, Celluloid Screams has premiered films such high-profile films as Paranormal Activity, The Witch, The Void, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Goodnight Mommy, The Editor, Resolution, The Revenant, Raw and Spring (to name but a few) and has an ongoing commitment to emerging genre talent.
Celluloid Screams has become one of the highlights of the UK Festival Calendar, and we want you to be a part of it.
"A highly enjoyable, welcoming, and spirited weekend." Dread Central
"A total triumph and great fun all-round." Starburst Magazine
"The Celluloid Screams festival was the experience of a lifetime, not only because my film was being showcased but also because the impeccable organization and the quality of the films shown were of the highest standards.Celluloid Screams is a strong motivation for making a second horror film." Chris Petropoulos, Director 'Subconscious'
"A tastefully chosen line-up of true horror, cult and the avant garde! The truly passionate and enthusiastic team, made it one of the finest festival experiences for me this year" Can Evrenol - Director 'Baskin'
"Festivals like Celluloid Screams are the only places you'll learn about some of the more adventurous cinematic creations that rarely find their way into multiplexes, and this makes it a truly vital festival." Robert Morgan - Director 'Bobby Yeah' - winner of the 2010 Audience Award for Best Short Film
Awards & Prizes
Celluloid Screams offers a number of awards each year, including an audience award for Best Feature Film (won in 2016 by André Øvredal's 'The Autopsy of Jane Doe') as well as our short film awards, which are decided by a jury of industry professionals. Our short film awards all receive our now-traditional 'Gold VHS Tape' trophy.
Rules & Terms
Online screeners are the preferred method of submission to Celluloid Screams. It's less wasteful, more environmentally sound and cheaper.
If you still wish to submit a DVD screener, please send to:
Submissions 2017
Celluloid Screams: Sheffield Horror Film Festival
Showroom Cinema
Paternoster Row
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S1 2BX
United Kingdom
Please note: DVD screeners are non-returnable.
Our rules regarding film running times are as follows:
Short Films: 1 min - 30 mins
Feature Films: 60 mins - 150 mins
Films submitted for our 2017 festival must have been completed after 1st October 2015..
Though not a requirement, UK, European and World Premieres for feature films are preferred. There is no premiere requirement for short films.
Selected films must be made available in a 35mm print, DCP or Blu Ray. Please note that it is expected that the highest quality screening format will be made available for the film if selected.
If submitting more than one film, a separate completed entry is required for each title.
Please do not send EPKs, Press Packs or additional information with your screener - If your film is selected we will request synopsis, stills in digital format and other information if required.
Feature films selected for the festival will be required to provide a short clip from the film as part of the EPK for publicity/marketing purposes.
Once a film is submitted and accepted to the festival you guarantee to not withdraw it from the festival under any circumstances. You also guarantee to make sure the screening copy of your film is with us at least two weeks before the festival.
Please note that by submitting a film to the festival, you confirm that: 1) You are authorised to submit the film to the festival, including all permissions from any distributor and/or sales agent associated with the film and that all necessary clearances (including music) have been made. 2) The submitted DVD may be retained by Celluloid Screams for archive purposes.
