The FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival is proud to announce that this years Lifetime Achievement "Freaky" Award will be presented to legendary horror film director GEORGE ROMERO. The "Freaky" will be presented on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at the Awards ceremony during the Festival. It's an honor and a privilege to award GEORGE ROMEO the Lifetime Achievement Award for his great body of work over the many years he has worked in the industry. From the ground breaking independent horror film "Night of the Living Dead" to his latest fright fest "Diary of the Dead", George Romero represents how true independent horror is made. You are invited to help us honor George Romero at this year FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival October 17-19, 2008 during Spooky Empires SCREAM FEST Horror Convention.
Robert J. Massetti Festival Director FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival www.freakshowfilmfest.com
Orlando, FL – Spooky Empire's Scream Fest is back on October 17-19, with its best line up so far. The location is once again the Wyndham Orlando Resort on famous International Drive.
This year Spooky Empire decided to bring it to the next level by bringing in Malcolm McDowell, most well known as the star of the cult film "Clockwork Orange" as well as "Doomsday", "Heroes", "Entourage", and Rob Zombie's "Halloween". Also from Rob Zombie's Halloween, Daeg Faerch (Young Michael Myers) will be appearing. From the "Saw" series, Shawnee Smith and J Larose will be in attendance. Come and meet The Tall Man himself, Angus Scrimm, from the "Phantasm" series, Ken Kirzinger (Jason) from "Freddy vs Jason", and the legendary Ricou Browning, "Creature from the Black Lagoon", the last living Universal Monster. From the original "Halloween", John Michael Graham. Newer to the convention circuit this year are Jason Mewes ("Clerks", "Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back") and Missi Pyle ("Charlie & The Chocolate Factory" and "Heroes").
Don't forget the 30th Anniversary Reunion of "Dawn of the Dead" featuring George Romero and the cast of the original film – Ken Foree, David Emge, Gaylen Ross, Scott Reiniger, and Mike Christopher.
The show also includes the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival featuring the best in independent horror from around the world. Films will be showing all three days of the event and will include special event parties with the filmmakers. We will also be giving our Lifetime Achievement "Freaky" Award to legendary horror filmmaker GEORGE A. ROMERO! Don't miss this event!
Advance tickets go on sale this Friday, May 23rd, including VIP passes. Prices are $40 for a full weekend pass, $25 for one day, and VIP passes will be $175. For more details on VIP passes be sure to visit our website.
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WHAT: SPOOKY EMPIRE'S SCREAM FEST 2008 WHERE: The Wyndham Orlando Resort WHEN: October 17-19, 2008 HOW: Tickets are available online at www.spookyempire.com
For a full guest lineup and more information, go to www.spookyempire.com and freakshowfilmfest.com.
We added a brand new Message Board on the FREAK SHOW website so all you filmmakers can stay in touch and talk about filmmaking. But it’s not just for filmmakers, it for all movie fans! So check it out and sign up. See you on the boards!
Best Actor "Freaky" Winner Matt Carmody on Reelz Channel on DirectTV
This is a clip from Reelz Channel on DirectTV featuring BEST ACTOR "FREAKY" Winner MATT CARMODY from the film CARVER that played at the 2007 FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival.
2008 FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival will take place OCTOBER 17-19, 2008 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando Florida. This three day event will feature the rising stars of the independent horror scene from around the world. Last years screenings were standing room only featuring films from the US, England, Germany, Indonesia, and Canada. As part of Spooky Empire's SCREAM FEST, this is an event not to be missed!
ATTENTION FILMMAKERS!
We have a call for entries for the 2008 event. We are looking for shorts, features, documentaries, experimental, or anything related to horror. Filmmakers compete for the prestiges "FREAKY" Award designed and made by legendary FX Makeup Artist BARRY ANDERSON (Day of the Dead, Jeepers Creepers 1&2). Be sure to enter early for cheaper entry fees. Those filmmakers interested in entering their work can go to the FREAK SHOW website for submission guidelines and entry form.
The 2007 FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival was a HUGE success! We would like to thank all the filmmakers that traveled near and far to be at the fest! Most of the films screenings were standing room only with Q&A's after the film's showing. It was a blast to say the least. Congrates to all the filmmakers who showed at the festival and the "FREAKY" Award winners!
FREAKY AWARD WINNERS
BEST FEATURE - "Deadwood Park" BEST SHORT - "Nothing Face" BEST FLORIDA HORROR FILM - "Zombies, Zombies, Zombies!" BEST ACTOR - Matt Carmody - "Carver" BEST ACTRESS - Bethany Newell - "Redsin Tower" BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY - Eric Stanze - "Deadwood Park" BEST SPECIAL FX MAKEUP - Jerami Cruise - "Redsin Tower" AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD - "100 Tears"
Lifetime Achievement Award - Harry Manfredini Film Composer (Friday the 13th)
Orlando, Florida - The FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival is proud to announce their schedule of films showing at the 2007 festival. This year brings the brightest and the best of independent horror from around the world. This years films not only showcase upcoming Florida horror filmmakers, but also featuring independent horror films from all over the US, Canada, England, Germany, and Indonesia. As part of the SCREAMFEST Horror Convention, the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival brings together up and coming horror filmmakers with thousands of horror fans from around the globe. Filmmakers compete for the "Freaky" Award for outstanding achievement in the following categories: BEST FEATURE, BEST SHORT, BEST FLORIDA HORROR FILM, BEST ACTOR, BEST ACTRESS, BEST SPECIAL FX MAKE-UP, and AUDIENCE CHOICE AWARD. "Get Freaky" and join us at the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival October 19- 21 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort 8001 International Dr. Orlando, Florida 32819 for three days of terror and fun. For more information, visit our website at www.freakshowfilmfest.com Sponsored by MovieMaker Magazine and The Florida Blood Centers. FRIDAY OCTOBER 19, 2007
7:00 pm Short - "Winter's Warmth" - Canada Feature - "Ghost Month" - USA
9:00 pm Short - "By Appointment Only" - USA Feature - "Stomp, Shout, Scream" - USA
11:00pm Short - "The Lure" - USA Feature - "Days of Darkness" - USA
SATURDAY OCTOBER 20, 2007
12:45 pm Short - "The Fury's Prey" - USA Feature - "Zombies, Zombies, Zombies! " – USA
3:00 pm Short - "Negative Euthanasia" - USA Feature - "100 Tears" - USA
5:00pm Short - "Mr. Video" - United Kingdom Short - "Voigtkampff" - Germany Short - "Dara" - Indonesia
6:00 pm Documentary Feature - "Blood, Boobs, and Beast" - USA
7:30 pm Short - "Of Darkness" - USA Short - "Cannibal Flesh Riot" - USA
9:00 pm Short - "The Buffalo Murders" - USA Feature - "Deadwood Park" - USA
11:30 pm Short - "Nothing Face" - USA Feature - "Carver" - USA
SUNDAY OCTOBER 21, 2007
1:00 pm Short - "Recently Deceased" - USA Short - "The Strain" - USA Documentary Feature - "Vampira - The Movie" - USA
3:00 pm Short - "Darling" - USA Feature - "Redsin Tower" – USA
Brand New Video Ad Posted Featuring the Music of Kristian Day!
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Hey Freaks!!!
We have a brand new video ad posted on our page featuring music by Kristian Day! Check it out! We are now in the process of choosing what films will be showing in the FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival. This years entries were just amazing, making the job of our judges all that harder. So if you are planning on attending the festival, you are in for a real treat as this years films will freak you out!!!
