HorrorFest XVIRIP Your Halloween Plans!When: Saturday, October 25th, 2025 Welcome to HorrorFest, now in our 16th year! HorrorFest brings together the most haunting films from around the Okanagan. Join us for an unforgettable journey into the heart of darkness, where every shadow holds a secret and every scream echoes in the night. Are you brave enough to embrace the fear? HorrorFest is a costume party with drinks and food available! |  |
Disclaimer
HorrorFest films are not suitable for children, and may upset some adults. They may contain graphic violence, strong language, and lewd behaviour.
All content, views and opinions presented in these films belong to the filmmakers, and do not represent those of OSIF or HorrorFest organizers.
OSIF claims no ownership or copyright to any of the films. Viewer discretion is strongly advised!
Submissions Are OPEN
Submit Your Film to HorrorFest
Click the button below for the HorrorFest entry form.
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RULES & ELIGIBILITY
• Films must be submitted by 11:59pm on Friday, October 3rd
• Films should be no longer than 15 minutes in length, including credits.
Exceptions can be made for outstanding films, please contact us if so.
• Films must be of the horror, thriller or dark drama genre. Or include horror elements (ex. zombie comedy)
• We like to push the limits too, but if your film is deemed too offensive, it will not be screened or asked to be edited.
• No limit on number of submissions per filmmaker.
• $40 entry fee per film submission. ($20 for OSIF Members)
• Due to available amount of screen time, not all films may make it to the final screening.
Tip from the festival organizers: we have limited screentime, so if there are 3 films that are scored closely by the judges, we'll most likely choose 2 shorter films over 1 longer film. Shorter is better at a short film festival.
FILM SUBMISSIONS
• Final version of the film must be handed in by 11:59pm, Friday, October 3rd… No exceptions!
• Please send (Dropbox, Google Drive, WeTransfer, Vimeo etc.) a HD or 4K video file of your film to info@osif.org. Preferable format is .mov or .mp4 - H.264 or Apple ProRes 422. This video will be used at the screening.
• Please fill out the submission form in full. Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.
• Please pay the Entry Fee at the time of your submission. Donation form is below to pay by credit card, or send an e-transfer to payment@osif.org.
JUDGING
• Films will be judged by an independent group of industry professionals. Judging is based on production value, technical quality, story, acting, and overall enjoyment of the film.
• Individual Awards will be selected as well for the following: Best Story, Best Acting (actor and actress), Best Audio, Best Cinematography, Best Makeup, Best Editing, Best SpecialFX, Best Production Design & Best Death Scene.PRIZES
• Best Film - $500 cash + 1 Year OSIF Membership + OSIF swag + 4 VIP tickets to the Field of Screams corn maze in Vernon + Your name immortalized on the OSIF Cup!
**Prizes are non-transferable, and must be used by the winner. Prizes could change before the event
Click the button below for the HorrorFest entry form.
CLICK HEREEntry Fee
OSIF Members - $20, Non-Members - $40
Use the Donation Form Below, or send an e-transfer to payment@osif.org
HorrorFest Film Submissions are not accepted until the Entry Fee is paid in full.
Best of HorrorFest
HorrorFest began in 2009, and since then, has produced many great short horror films produced by locals in the Okanagan.
Please enjoy some of the best HorrorFest films from year's past.
"Best of HorrorFest" YouTube Playlist
2009
'The Howl' - by Kelly Veltri and Ryan Tebbutt
2010
'Curse of the Cursed' by Wes Sutherland & Ryan Tebbutt | 'Dig' - By Kelly Veltri |
2011
'That Hideous Strength' by Josh Wuenschel | 'The Jamboree' by Kelly Veltri & Geoff Bunting |
2012
'Hitcher' by Geoff Bunting | 'The Ritual - Army of the Dead by CATO 2012 Bootcamp |
'Ninja King' by Doug Brown |
2013
'Harvest' by Geoff Bunting & Bobby Jude 'Nocte Agente' by Doug Brown | 'Dante's Inferno' by Gary Potzkai |
2014
'Sage Mountain' by Zyan Panagopolous & Geoff Millar | 'The Phoenix Solution' by Randy Kirk |
2015
'Nightmare' by Sheleah Bradley & Ashley Peacey 'Way Out' by Travis Cross | Poo Poo Baby by Dustin Jeffrey 'The Dream is Ready' by Brian Taylor |
2016
'Home' by Dylan Yastremski and Ryan Tebbutt 'Chiweenie' by Zan Klein | 'The Wind' by Jim Henry |
2017
'Heartless' by Zan Klein 'Zombie in the Closet' by Ryan Tebbutt | 'Poo Poo Baby 2' by Dustin Jeffrey |
2018
'Scarecrow' by Kelly Veltri and Matt Brown | 'Adulthood' by Bowen O'Brien & Brian Taylor |
2019
'Burn, Witch, Burn!' by Tyler Messervey |
2021 |
'Into the Shadows' by Kelly Veltri
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'Slasher Viewing Hour!' by The Helmers
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2022
'Guilty Conscious' by Bowen O'Brien |
2023
'Bloody Vintage' by Kelly Veltri & Chelsea McEvoy 'Whistle' by Bowen O'Brien & Evan-Riley Brown | 'Clowns' by Gary Hinter & Amanda Gaudet |
2024
'Grimace' by Paul Thompson, Noah Dorsey, Evan-Riley Brown 'Night of 1000 Eyes' by Riley Gaboury | 'The Escapee' by Trevor Trombley 'The Devil Delivers' by Taylor Wilson |