INTRODUCING OUR
FIRST FILM FESTIVAL
NEW FOR
2025
2025 marks our first year hosting the Blood Over Texas Film Fest. We hope that it brings our guests the ultimate horror experience at the expo. Expect to see blocks of horror short films that are up for awards, a Special Guest panel and Q&A, video & music presentations, filmmaker meetup and other killer film experiences.
THE FILM FEST TAKES PLACE IN THE SCREENING ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR
THE SCREENING ROOM IS RATED R
AUDIO VISUAL PROVIDED BY
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HORROR SHORT FILMS
Take a seat and check out some horror short films while you're at the event. The horror shorts will be presented in blocks so you can make sure to see all of the shorts up for awards. Our judges will decide who gets the awards and they will be announced in an Award Showcase on the last day of the event. Judges will be announced soon. Feel free to check out our Official Selections below.
AWARDS
Best Film • Best Director
Best Actress • Best Actor • Best SFX Makeup
AWARD SHOWCASE
SUNDAY AT 4pm
FILMMAKER MEETUP
SUNDAY AT 3pm
Meet up with your fellow filmmakers right before the Award Showcase. Taking place on the balcony outside of the Screening Room
GUEST PANEL AND Q&A
The guest panel and Q&A take place in the Screening Room on the 2nd floor. Space is very limited so line up early. VIPs get priority seating.
SATURDAY: 1pm
Q&A
WITH
KEN
FOREE
Enjoy a Q&A with Ken Foree as he talks about his extensive work in horror. The Dawn of the Dead star has not only appeared in countess horror classics but has also worked behind the camera during his long career in film and horror. He has a lot of great stories to share so make sure you don't miss out on this one-on-one with our hostess, Scarah.
SUNDAY: 12:30pm
E.T.
PANEL
WITH
DEE WALLACE
& HENRY
THOMAS
Sit down and get the inside scoop on one of the most cherished movies, E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial. For most of us it was our first movie about an alien from outer space. Dee Wallace and Henry Thomas share stories from the set and beyond. Join these two icons as Scarah gets right to the heart of the beloved film.
HOSTED BY
SCARAH DAMSEL OF THE DOOMED
SPECIAL MUSIC/VISUAL PRESENTATIONS
During our art gallery event, Fright Gallery, our Evil Overlord, Bunny Voodoo, and musician, Bradley Bills, of CHANT team together to create special visual presentations. We're excited to share these artistic horror presentations with the HFTH crowd!
TIMES TBA
"HISTORY OF HORROR"
"RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD TRIBUTE"
