The Science of Horror Film Festival 2012
December 2013
NEW YORK -- DecadesOut, Inc., a nonprofit organization that develops and promotes programs that examine the intersection of the arts and science announces the call for entries for the second international Science of Horror Film Festival in New York City, highlighting the horror and science fiction filmmaking process. Call for entries now open.
Eligible films can be narratives or documentaries, features or shorts. The company is expanding the eligibility requirements this year to promote a universal appreciations of these genres. Submissions should have a connection with science or horror (such as inspiration, theme, plot or character).
Entries must be submitted via the Science of Horror Film Festival website (http://scienceofhorror.decadesout.org) by the February 21st, 2013 deadline. All submissions will be reviewed by an expert panel, and winners in five categories -- Excellence in Science, Excellence in Horror, Best Student Film, Audience Favorite and Best of Fest-The Science of Horror Award -- will be announced March 2013. The winning films will be shown at the first international Science of Horror Film Festival and party, taking place in New York City.
Along with the public screening, winners receive cash prizes up to $500 and special video commentary from a panel including an icon of horror and/or science. All entries will have an extended online presence on the OverAirTV website in a special group dedicated to the festival, receive a filmmaker profile, and get an HD capable online presence on the festival website. Entry fee is $25 per film, $15 for eligible students. All entry requirements and award details are available at http://decadesout.org, questions can be emailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
