Film Festival
Here is the schedule for these awesome local horror short films free !! While at the event stop on in and show support to these awesome film groups whom will be on site !! Upper lvl in Room 205
Nov 15
Special Edition Screenings:
Host: Alyssia Rivera
11a -12p
The Legend of the Donkey Lady, 30:07
Name of Director : Marcus Davila
Co-Director: Sabrina Trevino
Writer : Marcus Davila
Producer: LionsAct Productions, Andrew Cortez , Eric Rangel
Synopsis:
After a new park is built on cursed land, people begin to mysteriously disappear . Locals whisper of the donkey Lady that a vengeful spirit haunts the grounds and punishes anyone who dares trespass. As Halloween arrives , park rangers , campers, and thrill seekers soon discover that the legend is far more real than they ever imagined.
12p-1p
Goldilocks, 19:00
Director William Instone
In the city of Austin Texas, a methodical serial killer with an obsession with blond hair known only as "Goldilocks . preys on a young blonde woman on Halloween.
1pm-3p
Passages of Nexus, 1hr 43min
Writer/Director, Alex Nigo
Producers, Alex Nigo, Angela
Synopsis: An off the wall horror anthology of a detective on a hunt for a sadistic and crazed killer who targets web-based formats such as Only Fans, dating sites, chat rooms, etc . In a cat and mouse chase of horror that'll get under your skin. This film is an 18 and over for gore and nudity.
Nov 16
Fear Fest Horror Short
Host: Cynthia Bergen
Bock A 11am -12p
Batshit (Trailer), 24sec
Dir Aurora Sandoval
Synopsis: A young influencer goes through a bats**t crazy change. Good thing her best friend is there to help her along!
Transmute, 5:21
Dir Valerie Garza
'Transmute' follows Missy, a young dancer consumed by a dark obsession, as she stages a surreal performance in her apartment, surrounded by hundreds of pink balloons and set to a haunting tune. What begins as a graceful dance soon spirals into an unsettling, chaotic routine as Missy loses herself in the rhythm, her movements becoming more erratic and violent. The performance blurs the line between art and madness, as she struggles to control her body and her mind.
As Missy dances, the line between past and present disintegrates, leaving her trapped in a psychological nightmare. As the dance reaches its shocking climax, Missy must confront the horrifying truth behind her obsession—one that threatens to unravel her entirely. 'Transmute' is a chilling exploration of memory, obsession, and the fragile boundary between sanity and madness.
The Whistler, 5:21
Dir Kirene Bolsen-long
During a late-night camping
trip, four college friends gather around a fire to share scary stories. When Jason mocks a local legend by whistling into the darkness, he unknowingly triggers a terrifying chain of events. As the night unfolds, an unseen presence answers—and by morning, one of them is missing. Haunted by silence and echoing whistles from the woods, the remaining campers are left to question what they summoned… and whether it ever left.
The Knock, 8:46
Dir Kaitlin Culucundis-Parry
In far West Texas, a lone cowboy is plagued by a mysterious knock at his door. What starts as a simple disturbance unravels into a nightmarish descent, where reality fractures, and an eerie presence lurks in the darkness.
The Knock is a psychological horror short that blends isolation, suspense, and the surreal.
Girl Dinner, 10:25
Dir Hogan Hiatt
Two women meet up over their gruesome interests, but neither want to make the first move.
Block A Q&A
Bock B 12pm-1pm
Title: Zombie (Trailer) 1:31
Director(s): Bianca Lemaire, Benjamin Martian
Synopsis: Zombebe terrorizes his family in this fake grindhouse horror/comedy trailer.
La Sateria, 14:33
Dir Lisa Cerda Fernandez
After enduring a series of disastrous online dates, Eric's luck takes an unexpected turn when he meets Xiomara—a captivating woman with stunning beauty and an intriguing aura. As their evening unfolds, Eric finds himself falling under her spell. What could possibly go wrong with falling in love with a...witch?
Dead Girl, 9:13
Dir Kenz Benmosbah
After her untimely death, Dani comes back from the dead on Halloween night and goes on a quest to win her fiancée back.
Mr Mittens, 10:00
Dir Glenn Maxwell
A cat that gets neutered against his will and goes on a killing spree in revenge.
The Scissor Man, 3:14
Dir Will Martinko
Wilkes-Barre’s streets ran with terror as the Scissor Man emerged from legend into deadly reality. Based on a true story.
Men in Cars, 8:33
Dir Molly Vernon
A teenage girl in Texas finds the object of her desire and is willing to do whatever it takes to get it as she becomes the subject of a bloody Bayou City True Crime podcast.
Block B Q&A
Awards Ceremony 1:30-2:30p