THE FILM FEST TAKES PLACE IN THE SCREENING ROOM AT HORROR FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Welcome to the 2nd annual Blood Over Texas Film Fest taking place at Horror For The Holidays Expo. If you've never been to a horror convention, film plays a big role and we wanted to give Austin a chance to experience it. Unlike a traditional film fest, this one takes place during a jam-packed weekend of horror fun. Think of it as a convention to go with your film fest. This year, most of our filmmaker attractions are on Saturday so get ready for a wild day and a full weekend of attractions that you definitely don't want to miss! Click below to find out more:
HORROR SHORTS
SATURDAY: 4:30-6:30
We present our Official Selections for this year's Fest. The Selections feature were submitted by talented filmmakers from all around the world. With many of Austin and Texas's own. All of the nominated Horror Shorts will be shown in one, 2-hour block so you can check them all out at once. Stay after to see who wins!
AWARD SHOWCASE
SATURDAY: 6:30-7
After you watch the shorts, stay to see who wins in the exciting Award Showcase. In many cases, the directors of our Official Selections will be in attendance and are able to share a few words on their shortS. Stay tuned for our judges to be announced; as well as, a few surprises we have in store for the showcase.
MAIN CATEGORIES
Best Film
Best Director
Best Actress
Best Actor
Best Cinematography
HONARABLE MENTIONS
Best SFX Makeup
Best Score
Best Screenplay
Wild Card
JUDGES
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FILMMAKER PANEL
SATURDAY: TIME TBA
LESS IS GORE
THE ART OF THE HORROR SHORT
A filmmaker panel featuring Cliff Bogart, Kyle Bogart, Chris McInroy and MC, Kris Phipps
Think making a horror short is easier than making a feature? Think again. Short films are their own strange little beasts, and you only have a few minutes to scare ’em, shock ’em, gross ’em out or just make sure they remember you. We’ll dissect what makes a killer horror short, from that first creepy idea to the final cut, then dig into festivals, promotion, finding an audience, and how one small film can become a bloody big step toward making your first feature.
Filmmakers and brothers, Cliff Bogart and Kyle Bogart have been directing independent shorts and features in Austin for over a decade. Their horror shorts have drawn over a half-million views online and premiered at festivals around the world including SXSW, Fantastic Fest, and the Friars Club in New York.
Chris McInroy’s practical effects driven horror-comedy short films have had success at festivals all over the world. His film, GUTS, was nominated for a 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Award. He likes werewolves and dipping chips in dips.
Our MC, Kris Phipps, is a filmmaker and creative producer of horror studio, Garth Manor — creators of a prolific run of award-winning short films.
The Bogart Brothers (top), Chris McInroy (right) and inset, Kris Phipps
FILMMAKER MEETUP
SATURDAY: 7-7:30
Meet up with filmmakers to talk film and make connections.
DETAILS TBA
DON'T MISS THE SATURDAY FRIGHT SHOWCASE!
Featuring Marc Price! Marc will be performing his comedy set and live commentary during a screening of the 40th Anniversary of Trick or Treat. Right after the Filmmaker Meetup!