Submit Your Film via FilmFreeway

We accept film submissions exclusively through FilmFreeway, the world's leading platform for film festival submissions. Submit your horror, thriller, or black comedy film to be considered for Masters of Horror Film Festival 2026.

Submit on FilmFreeway

Why FilmFreeway?

  • Secure and trusted platform for film submissions
  • Easy submission process with all your film details in one place
  • Track your submission status in real-time
  • Submit to multiple festivals from your FilmFreeway account

Questions about submissions? Contact us at contact@mastersofhorrorfest.com

Dates & Deadlines

Deadline Title Date
Opening Date January 25, 2026
The First Omen February 13, 2026
Unseen Deadline March 5, 2026
The Creeping Dread March 31, 2026
Shadows Fall April 27, 2026
Midnight Confessions May 24, 2026
The Witching Hour June 19, 2026
Summer of Screams July 16, 2026
Dark Harvest August 12, 2026
The Final Breath September 8, 2026
Last Rites October 5, 2026
Notification Date October 15, 2026
EVENT DATE October 31, 2026

Rules & Guidelines

  • Requirements

    • Accepted genres: horror, thriller, black comedy
    • Minimum quality: HD (1920x1080)
    • English subtitles for non-English films
    • No restrictions on production year
  • Technical Specifications

    • Viewing via private Vimeo/YouTube links
    • Selected works must provide high-quality screening files
    • Multiple submissions per creator allowed
  • Selection Criteria

    • Faithfulness to genre
    • Originality of expression
    • Technical quality
    • Emotional impact
    • Premieres welcomed but not required