Colorado Festival of Horror 2025
is proud to announce
Reel Horrors Short Film Fest
COFOH Presents: Reel Horrors Short Film Fest is a celebration of all films HORROR - bringing together enthusiasts, filmmakers, and industry professionals for a spine-chilling cinematic experience. If it bleeds, growls, and haunts, its family!
Colorado Filmmakers- Are You The Next Fresh Face Of Horror? We are THRILLED to invite you to submit to our newest event under the Colorado Festival of Horror banner- the Reel Horrors Film Fest!
Our new, one day Horror Short Film Festival was founded on the belief that we ALL have the capacity to fall in love with the horror genre. We aim to make the our beloved genre accessible to EVERYONE— satisfying the diehard fans who have sustained the genre for decades, welcoming newcomers with fresh voices and diverse perspectives, and attracting cinema lovers who appreciate films that push stylistic and thematic boundaries.
Rooted in Colorado, we proudly champion our new and local filmmakers and would LOVE for you to submit to be a part of something special.
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COLORADO FESTIVAL OF HORROR is the centennial state's longest running horror convention and is proud to present its latest addition- the REEL HORRORS Short Film Fest!
Reel Horrors Film Festival was founded on the belief that we ALL have the capacity to fall in love with horror. As a one-day celebration of short-form terror, we aim to make the horror genre accessible to everyone— satisfying the diehard fans who have sustained the genre for decades, welcoming newcomers with fresh voices and diverse perspectives, and attracting cinema lovers who appreciate films that push stylistic and thematic boundaries.
Presented within the Colorado Festival of Horror, a weekend long convention featuring nationally recognized horror icons and diverse artists in the field with over 1,500 attendees from Colorado and beyond, Reel Horrors is in the unique position to blend the worlds of the independent film festival circuit and fan-driven culture of traditional horror conventions.
Rooted in Colorado, we proudly champion local filmmakers while embracing emerging international talents and debut storytellers who dare to challenge and redefine horror. We honor the genre’s rich history while seeking bold new visions that evolve its future—curating films that captivate, unsettle, and keep us up at night.
Our one-day program will feature original short films; intros and talkbacks with filmmakers, actors, and horror fixtures; original programming; expert panel discussions; live podcasts; an award ceremony; and more...
Past guests have included such horror legends as Brinke Stevens, Lloyd Kaufman, Damien Leone and David Howard Thornton, Michelle Bauer, Lynn Lowry, Monique Dupree, and Pam Grier.
Awards & Prizes- Best Short Film
- Best International Short
- Best Colorado Short
- Best Debut Short
- Special Jury Awards TBA
- 1) All types of horror short films are welcome including LGBTQ+, Sci-Fi horror, Comedy horror, horror adjacent- anything that fits under the genre umbrella.Best Short Film
- 2) 30 minute maximum run time
- 3) Must be received no later than Friday, August 1st, 2025
- 4) Winners will be announced and awarded during the Festival