FILM FESTIVAL
The 24th Annual
CHICAGO
HorroR
Live Event 10/21/23 & 10/22/23
Facets Theater
1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
About
The 24th edition of the CHICAGO HORROR FILM FESTIVAL is set to illuminate the world of independent horror cinema.
This extraordinary event, born from the passion of dedicated horror creators and enthusiasts, promises two days of captivating programming featuring a curated selection of both local and touring short films.
Get ready to experience the pinnacle of indie horror as we present only the most exceptional and spine-tingling works on not one, not two, but three screens!
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Film Categories
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All winners receive a digital certificate, ready to print: Winners in attendance on Oct 21 2023 will receive The Golden Dead AF Award!
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Best Short*
Best Feature*
Best Director*
Best 1st Time Director
Best Cinematography
Best Actor
Best Actress
Best Child Acting
Best Kill
Best Blood/Gore
Best Scare
Best Foreign
Best LGBTQ
Best Animated
Best Comedy
Best Poster
Best Screenplay
Best WTF Was That
Best Monster/Demon/Villain
Best Trailer (most liked on our YouTube channel)
Homegrown Horror Award (Chicago-IL filmmakers)
CHFF Fav Award (chosen by CJ Vecchio)
Saturday OctobeR 21 2023
11am - 11pm cst
1517 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Noon - Midnight
Sunday OctobeR 22 2023
Must be 21 and over to drink
Three Screens
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Screen #1
124 seat capacity
2
Screen #2
35 seat capacity
Film Schedule TBD. Films will be shown simultaneously. All Ticket holders will get an ALL-ACCESS PASS to our online streaming platform to watch any films that they missed*
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Screen #3
15 seat capacity
* Subject to change
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* Filmmakers have the option not to have there film streamed online
Costume/Cosplay Contest
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