A Night of Horror International Film Festival
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WEBSITE: http://www.anightofhorror.com
MYSPACE: http://www.myspace.com/nightofhorror
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TWITTER: http://twitter.com/anightofhorror
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CONTACT PERSON: Dean Bertram
EMAIL: info(AT)anightofhorror.com
ADDITIONAL EMAIL:
LOCATION: Sydney, NSW, Australia
FILM SUBMISSION FEES AND DEADLINES:
All fees in Australian dollars. $5 discount applies to all fees for students.
Earlybird Deadline - July 31, 2009. Feature Films: $45, Short films: $25, Music videos: $20, Feature Screenplays: $45, Short Screenplays: $25.
Regular Deadline - October 2, 2009.
Feature Films: $50, Short Films: $35, Short Screenplays: $30, Music videos: $25, Feature Screenplays: $50, Short Screenplays: $30.
Late Deadline - December 18, 2009.
Feature Films: $55 , Short Films: $40, Music videos: $30, Feature Screenplays: $55, Short Screenplays: $35.
WAB Extended Deadline - December 31, 2009.
Feature Films: $70, Short Films: $55, Music videos: $45, Feature Screenplays: $70 , Short Screenplays: $50.
EVENT DATES: March 25 - April 03, 2010
MISSION STATEMENT:
A Night of Horror International Film Festival is Sydney, Australia's premier genre film event.
Now in its 4th year, the festival remains dedicated to screening and promoting the work of independent filmmakers working in the horror genre from both Australia and abroad.
FILM SCREENINGS / SPECIAL EVENTS:
GUESTS:
VENUE(S):
Dendy Cinema, Newtown (Sydney, Australia)
TICKET INFO:
MAILING ADDRESS:
A Night of Horror Film Festival
PO Box 143
Beecroft NSW 2119
Australia
PHONE:
FAX:
SPONSORS:
2009 sponsors:
Anchor Bay, Australian Writers Guild, Crumpler, Kodak, Howling Wolves Wine, Les Cabinet de Curiosities, Merch Nation, Drum Media, Demon Energy, Furr Hair, Something Wicked Magazine, The Surgical Sideshow, Red Eye Records, Utopia, Umbrella Home Entertainment.
AFFILIATIONS:
Fantastic Planet: Sydney International Scince Fiction and Fantasy Film Festival (www.fantasticplanetfilmfestival.com)
OTHER INFO:
What began as an idea for a one-night event (hence the festival’s name) now spans for 10 days. The 2009 festival showcased 15 feature films and 70 shorts and music videos, along with hosting parties, filmmaking forums, and a screenplay competition.
Selection of films from the 2007, 2008 and 2009 festivals have toured in Australia, and to Europe and America.
What the press say about A Night of Horror:
Encore magazine: "Australia's first horror film festival ... recognises the past and gives the horror genre a platform for the future."
Showtime Movie News: "If your taste runs into the darker side of life then you don't want to miss A Night of Horror Film Festival".
FilmInk magazine: "Fans of all things dark and nasty are in for a real treat."
Oz HorrorScope: "Sydney's first real horror film fest ... a fantastic event."
People magazine: "ghoulish gold for all tastes".
Feedback from attending filmmakers:
John Michael Elfers (FINALE): "Saying that we had a tremendous experience at A Night of Horror would be an understatement. It was our world premiere and exceeded our expectations. The festival staff was on call to answer questions, pass out programs and promote, not to mention their proud sponsors offering wine and energy drinks to power through long nights networking and celebrating. The screenings were packed, projection was gorgeous and the Dendy theater is beautiful. We had a blast with the Q&A after our screening. A Night of Horror is committed to helping independent horror filmmakers find their audience and get noticed. They put our film in the hands of distributors, reviewers, and got us on the radio. The personal attention was unlike anything I've experienced at other festivals."
Mike Masters (REEL ZOMBIES): “I’ve attended all types of festivals across the world with REEL ZOMBIES and my experience at A Night of Horror ranks amongst the best of them all. Festival Directors Dean Bertram and Lisa Mitchell do a great job and the festival is extremely well organized with a great selection of films making inclusion in the festival an honour. I look forward to seeing this festival continue to grow and expand and it will be at the top of the list for festivals to submit to with my next genre picture”
Damien Slevin (A BREAK IN THE MONOTONY): "I was very honoured to be a part of A Night of Horror International Film Festival. As a lover of the genre it is one festival that I would want to attend, let alone be included in. It is the only festival flying the horror flag in Australia, which in some respects is unfortunate; but on the other hand horror could not have better representation than this gem of a festival. Aside from the great line up of quality international and domestic films it would have to be about the friendliest and most welcoming fest I have attended. I look forward to next year’s line up."
Daniel Giambruno (THE NEW LIFE): “At last! A film festival in Sydney which is not about having cocktails with public servants!… unless they have been dead for three weeks and still willing to tear the Scream Queen’s dress into shreds… to start with! Horror and fantasy are without doubt the genres that give film directors the most creative freedom. And if A Night Of Horror is the only festival in Australia that celebrates these genres, that also means that is the only festival in the country that cares about the true essence of filmmaking.”
Paul Campion (EEL GIRL): "Dean Bertram and the other organizers are really passionate about horror films and filmmaking in general, and as a filmmaker attending the festival they're incredibly supportive and welcoming... there was no question of entering our second film... the feedback and exposure from A Night of Horror was so good."
David Curzon (OVERBOARD): “A welcoming and well organised festival with a great atmosphere.”
For the 2010 event, the festival is calling for: Feature films, shorts, animations, H. P. Lovecraft inspired films, and music videos that have dark or horror themes. And in an effort to find and showcase talented screenwriters working in the horror genre, the festival also holds a screenplay competition for unproduced horror scripts.
Winning films will be chosen by a jury of leading film and media professionals: 2009 jurists included Antony I. Ginnane (SPAA president, IFM World Releasing), Jon Dalgaard (Lionsgate), Jason Di Rosso (ABC Radio National MovieTime).
For more details vist the festival's website: http://www.anightofhorror.com
THIS ENTRY LAST UPDATED: 06/15/2009
