Fear Screen Film Festival - 2026

Schedule

Mon, 02 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 11:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Roxy Movies Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough, EN

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Welcome to the Fear Screen Film Festival
Step into the dark once more… the Fear Screen Film Festival has arrived.Dedicated to the strange, the shocking, and the spine-tingling, the Fear Screen Film Festival is a full weekend of cinematic terror, creativity, and celebration. From haunting psychological thrillers to bold, blood-soaked nightmares, the festival honours every facet of horror cinema and the artists who dare to explore its shadows.This is where independent filmmakers, devoted fans, and curious newcomers come together to share a passion for the genre that refuses to die. Across several days of screenings, Q&As, networking sessions, and special features, we will showcase chilling visions and unforgettable stories from across the world.🩸 What Awaits You:▪ Feature and Short Film Screenings Prepare for an expertly curated selection of films that span the breadth of horror. From emerging voices redefining what the genre can be, to award-winning filmmakers pushing boundaries, each screening is handpicked to shock, inspire, and thrill.▪ Filmmaker Q&As and Industry Panels Go behind the screams with exclusive insight from directors, writers, and actors who live and breathe horror. Explore how nightmares are brought to life on screen, delve into the craft of creating fear, and discover the stories behind some of the most inventive modern horror filmmaking.▪ Award Ceremony Join us on Friday 13th November as we honour the year’s finest examples of independent horror. The Fear Screen Awards celebrate excellence across filmmaking, direction, performance, cinematography, and more. The ceremony will be a black tie meal at a location yet to be announced, if you can’t make it, it will be streamed live at fearsceen.com, and you can find out more about the nominees, categories, and streaming event at fearsceen.com/awards.🕛 Important Festival Dates:• Sunday 8th November – As this day marks Remembrance Day, the festival will open at 12:00pm in respectful observance.• Tuesday 10th November – Voting for the Audience Choice Award closes at midnight, so make sure to cast your vote before the deadline.• Friday 13th November – The Fear Screen Awards Ceremony takes place – a fitting finale on the unluckiest date of all.🎟️ What’s VIP?VIP Pass: For true horror devotees, the VIP experience offers the ultimate way to immerse yourself in the festival. Each pass includes:• Exclusive, limited-edition Fear Screen merchandise• Full access to every screening, panel, and networking event• Discounted access to the Fear Screen Award Ceremony• Priority entry to selected sessions and special experiences• Early access to our digital screening catalogue and bonus contentSpace for VIP passes is strictly limited and they tend to sell out quickly. For those seeking a truly unforgettable festival experience, this is the ticket to fear in style.🎬 Filmmakers – Submissions Now Open!If you are a filmmaker with a project ready to terrify audiences, we invite you to submit your work for consideration. The Fear Screen Film Festival champions originality, creativity, and bold storytelling. Whether you are a first-time director or an established creative, this is your opportunity to see your film on the big screen before a dedicated community of horror fans and industry professionals.Find out more and submit your film at: 👉 https://fearscreen.com/filmmak...💀 Join Us… If You DareFrom spine-chilling premieres and mysterious midnight movies to thought-provoking panels and live discussions, the Fear Screen Film Festival promises three days of blood, brilliance, and boundary-pushing horror. Whether you come for the carnival of fear or to connect with the next generation of horror creators, one thing is certain: this festival will stay with you long after the lights go out.This is horror reborn. This is Fear Screen

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