OUTRONOX HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
2027 SUBMISSIONS OPEN
Outronox Horror Film Festival is an international competition dedicated to horror,
extreme and fantastic cinema. We welcome feature films, short films, trailers,
original posters and music scores from filmmakers and artists worldwide.
LECCE, APULIA, ITALY
LOCATION
15 OCTOBER 2027
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS ANNOUNCEMENT
NOVEMBER 2027
FESTIVAL MONTH
VENUE
TO BE ANNOUNCED
FESTIVAL FOCUS
5
SUBMISSION CATEGORIES
14
FESTIVAL AWARDS
WORLDWIDE
SUBMISSIONS WELCOME
2027
FESTIVAL EDITION
WHAT OHFF OFFERS
PHYSICAL FESTIVAL AWARDS
Official OHFF physical awards, produced for the festival and delivered directly to recipients.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Editorial and promotional coverage through our media partners, helping selected projects reach a wider horror audience.
DELUXE PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION
Premium physical editions through our historic labels TetroVideo and Goredrome Pictures.
DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION
Non-exclusive digital distribution through Outronox Play, offering selected films broader visibility across our digital audience.
HORROR FILM FESTIVAL CATEGORIES & PRICING
FEATURE FILM
40 min and above
FREE*
with Outronox Play distribution option
or €15 Festival Only
SHORT FILM
Under 40 min
FREE*
with Outronox Play distribution option
or €10 Festival Only
TRAILER
Any Length
€8
ORIGINAL POSTER
Any Style
€6
ORIGINAL MUSIC SCORE
Any Length
€8
HOW IT WORKS
1
SUBMIT
Choose Free Submission with Outronox Play distribution, or Paid Festival-Only Submission with no digital rights granted.
2
SELECTION COMMITTEE
All eligible submissions are reviewed by our selection team to determine the Official Selections.
3
OFFICIAL SELECTION
Official Selections are announced and promoted on the OHFF website and through our media partners, then evaluated by the Festival Jury.
4
AWARDS
The Jury determines the award recipients, who receive official festival recognition and the corresponding distinctions.
2026–2027 SUBMISSION DEADLINES
Plan your submission and choose the deadline that best suits your entry. Earlier deadlines may offer better submission conditions.
LAUNCH SPECIAL
Base submission fee
or FREE with Outronox Play distribution
EARLY BIRD
Base submission fee + €3
or FREE with Outronox Play distribution
REGULAR DEADLINE
Base submission fee + €6
or FREE with Outronox Play distribution
FINAL DEADLINE
Base submission fee + €10
or FREE with Outronox Play distribution
HORROR FILM FESTIVAL JURY
A panel of horror and cinema professionals dedicated to discovering
and celebrating outstanding voices in dark genre filmmaking.
MEET THE JURY
A panel of horror and cinema professionals dedicated to discovering and celebrating outstanding voices in dark genre filmmaking.
Chuck Parello
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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS & AWARDS
Official Selections will appear here as they are announced.
READY TO ENTER?
Join filmmakers from around the globe and let your story be seen,
celebrated, and remembered.
- Global exposure, official laurels & IMDb listing
- Promotion through our partners and media channels
- Opportunities for deluxe physical distribution
- Opportunities for non-exclusive digital distribution through Outronox Play
- Honoring creative excellence across all genres
MEDIA & PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS
Our partners help amplify voices in horror and dark storytelling through news, reviews, interviews and festival announcements.
