Organizers of the 7th annual Halloween International Film Festival have announced a final call for film submissions ahead of its approaching August 13 deadline. The two-day celebration of independent horror and genre cinema will take place October 23-24, 2026, at Roanoke Island Festival Park.
Filmmakers specializing in independent horror-themed projects are invited to submit short and feature-length films for consideration as official selections for this year’s festival lineup. Submissions are being accepted online exclusively through FilmFreeway at filmfreeway.com/HalloweenFilmFestival.
Festival organizers also revealed that the first wave of early film selection announcements and general admission ticket sales will launch in early August.
For more information on film submissions, sponsorship opportunities, or upcoming event updates, visit filmfreeway.com/HalloweenFilmFestival.
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