Official Selection - Post Mortem International Horror & Bizarre Short Film Festival 2015

We have the great honor to announce that The Smiling Man is an Official Selection to the 8th Annual Post Mortem International Horror & Bizarre Short Film Festival! Held in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Post Mortem will be the site of our Mexico premiere! The event takes place October 1-4. As soon as we find out more details regarding screening date and time, we will let you know!

About the Post Mortem International Horror & Bizarre Short Film Fest

In its 8th edition, POST MORTEM is the cultural event with more international participation than any other in Aguascalientes, México. In this edition, 77 countries will take part, and we received more than 1,300 short films. We invite the film community, cinephiles and the general public to show, see, feel, redefine and witness the new roads of the bizarre and horror films made ​​by creatives from all over the world.

We are waiting for you.

Find out more on their website at http://wwwpostmortem.wix.com/

The Smiling Man Nominated for Best Horror Short Film at Shriekfest 2015!

We are thrilled to share the news that The Smiling Man is nominated for the Best Horror Short Film award at Shriekfest 2015! The Smiling Man screens at 2pm on Saturday October 3 at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles, California! We will be screening with a great selection of horror shorts in what MovieMaker Magazine calls one of the "13 Horror Film Festivals To Die for" and also one of the "Top 5 Coolest Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festivals!"

You can purchase tickets online now by clicking on the button below!

About Shriekfest

Shriekfest is an international film and screenwriting contest celebrating the work of independent artists in the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy film genres. Los Angeles’ longest-running horror festival, Shriekfest is now celebrating it’s 15th year. Superior screening facilities, parties, and panels make this a wonderful networking experience for all. Awards will be given in most categories and prizes include cash, product awards, trophies, etc. The festival will be taking place in early October. More information about Shriekfest can be found on www.shriekfest.com, www.twitter.com/shriekfest, and www.facebook.com/shriekfest.

Official Selection - Puerto Rico Horror Film Fest

Puerto Rico, the Smiling Man is coming for you! We are so pumped to announce that The Smiling Man is an Official Selection of the Puerto Rico Horror Film Fest! Going on 9 years strong, the Puerto Rico Horror Film Fest is ranked by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the 13 Horror Film Festivals to Die For!

The festival runs from October 21-28, and as soon as we get more details on screening dates and times, we will let you know!

About the Puerto Rico Horror Film Fest

MovieMaker Magazine names us as one of the 13 Horror Film Festivals to Die For. The PRHFF is one of Latin America’s premier horror film festivals. The PRHFF is open to the public. Accredited national and international press, as well as TV and film buyers and distributors also participate.

In addition to showcasing the best genre films that indie moviemaking has to offer, this exotic fest also features a number of special events, including an exposition of Bizarre Artwork and the Fashionably Spooky Show. This creative fashion competition invites young people to submit a design inspired by one of the selected horror movies. The ten finalists will present their pieces to the public during the festival.

Find out more on their website at http://www.horrorpr.com/

The Smiling Man wins Best Monster Show Short Film at Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2015!

We're excited to announce that The Smiling Man took home the award for Best Monster Show Short Film at the 6th Annual Horrible Imaginings Film Festival in San Diego. The Smiling Man was in competition for 4 awards: Best Director, Best SFX, Best Cinematography and Best Monster Show Short.

It is a true honor,  as we were up against an amazing lineup of truly imaginative and creative films.

The festival, which was held in the historic Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park was one of the best we've been to. Our screening was just fantastic, with some truly great short films and some of the most intelligent and thoughtful questions I had ever been asked at a Q&A. The audience I.Q. was definitely top notch at this fest, I could probably talk with them about films for hours!

I also had the wonderful experience of meeting and making friends with some of the great filmmakers whose films I admired. I sincerely wish I could attend every festival we could get our little film into, so I really cherish the moments when the stars align and I'm able to take part of it.

It was such a blast to attend, and I hope to be back next year!

You can check out the complete list of nominees on the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival website here: http://www.hifilmfest.com/awards-nominees/

Official Selection - Sacramento Horror Film Festival 2015

Friends in Sacramento, The Smiling Man will be slithering your way October 9-11 as an Official Selection to the Sacramento Horror Film Festival 2015! We will be screening at the historic Colonial Theatre, whose iconic doors first opened in 1939. As soon as screening dates and times are announced, we will report them here! This is our lead actress' home town, so it's very possible that cast and crew will be in the screening and available for the Q&A!

About the Sacramento Horror Film Festival

The Sacramento Horror Film Festival was created in 2007 with many purposes. The festival founder desired the festival to be a platform for the horror filmmaker while providing a satisfying and valued movie going experience to the film patron.  

The SHFF screens more films over fewer days than any other horror film festival thus providing a greater chance for exposure for the horror filmmaker. We have a profound dedication to the horror genre. The festival screens all things horror including features, shorts, documentaries, music videos, trailers, and animations.  

We do more than screen a series of films. We enhance the film going experience between film programs by inserting live music, performance art, interactive games, costume contests, and comedy all hosted by horror host personalities. The Sacramento Horror Film Festival is more than a festival- it is multi-faceted arts and entertainment event.  

Find out more on their website at http://www.sachorrorfilmfest.com/

Official Selection - Shriekfest 2015!

We are so excited to announce that The Smiling Man will be screening and in competition at Los Angeles' longest-running horror festival: Shriekfest! We will be screening at Raliegh Studios in Hollywood, and the festival runs from October 1-4. We are super excited for this festival, ranked by MovieMaker Magazine as one of the top "13 Horror Film Festivals to Die For," one of the "Top 25 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" and declared by LA WEEKLY as "LA's Most Successful & Entertaining Horror Film Festival!"

As soon as screening dates and times are available, we will update this space with ticketing information!

About Shriekfest

Shriekfest is an international film and screenwriting contest celebrating the work of independent artists in the horror, sci-fi, and fantasy film genres. Los Angeles’ longest-running horror festival, Shriekfest is now celebrating it’s 15th year. Superior screening facilities, parties, and panels make this a wonderful networking experience for all. Awards will be given in most categories and prizes include cash, product awards, trophies, etc. The festival will be taking place in early October. More information about Shriekfest can be found on www.shriekfest.com

Official Selection - Virginia Independent Horror Film Festival 2015

The Smiling Man heads off to Winchester for our Virginia Premiere at the Virginia Independent Horror Film Festival! The festival takes over the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for four days over the Halloween weekend, from October 29 to November 1, complete with a midnight screening of Army of Darkness!

The full lineup of selections, screening dates and times and ticketing information has not yet been released, but we will let you know once they are out!

About the Virginia Independent Horror Film Festival

As lovers of the arts, that's exactly what we're trying to promote.  Through the Virginia Independent Horror Film Festival, we aim to showcase locally made independent horror films from across the genre.  Though we are one of the newer festivals in the region, we are confident that attendees of our film festival will be a'quiver with fear and delight!
 
We plan to give the community at large an intimate glimpse into the world of independent film making through an open question and answer panel during our festival, as well.  In taking a closer look at how these films are conceived, we hope to not only further educate the community on the intricacies of this great trade, but to further whet your whistles and leave you wanting to come back for more. 

Learn more on their website at http://www.vahorror.com/

Official Selection - The Halloween Horror Picture Show 2015

Friends in Florida! The Smiling Man slithers his way to our Florida Premiere at the Halloween Horror Picture Show in Tampa, Florida! We will be screening at the Tampa Pitcher Show on October 25 alongside a selection of horror shorts and features. There will be special guests and booths as well!

About the Halloween Horror Picture Show

The Halloween Horror Picture Show began in 2002 and was a yearly event until 2008. It was resurrected in 2013 and has become the premier Halloween Horror Film Festival in the Tampabay area. Showcasing Independent Horror Shorts and Features we also provide an opportunity to introduce the Horror community to the filmmakers, actors and actresses that bring these films to life. There are vendors selling horror film related collectibles, meet and greets, Horror Author readings, giveaways, Costume Contests and so much more!

Find out more on their website at http://www.thehalloweenhorrorpictureshow.com/

Official Selection - Arizona Underground Film Festival 2015

The Smiling Man creeps into its Arizona Premiere as an Official Selection of the Arizona Underground Film Festival 2015! Celebrating its 8th year, the Arizona Underground Film Festival (AZUFF) will be held on September 18-26th at The Screening Room in Tucson, Arizona. 

The Smiling Man screens at 5:20pm on Saturday, September 26th, with short film Killer Tape and the feature RWD.

About the Arizona Underground Film Festival

Arizona Underground Film Festival is Arizona’s only premier genre cult film festival, and one of the biggest underground film festivals in the country! We make it our sole mission to showcase the work of filmmakers with defiantly independent visions. We are on a quest to represent every genre of independent film from across the world celebrating the artist, and their work.

We are now celebrating our 8th year as one of the nation’s top underground cult film festivals. It will be a 9 day celebration running from Sept. 18th to 26th 2015. We will have films from categories of Narrative, Horror, Documentaries, Experimental, Animation, and we are proud to offer an Exploitation category. Join us in the underground!

Find out more on their website at http://azuff.org/

Official Selection - Fright Night Film Fest 2015

The Smiling Man comes to Louisville for our Kentucky Premiere at Fright Night Film Fest 2015! The festival runs over the weekend of October 16-18, and as soon as we find out our exact screening date and time, we will let you know!

About Fright Night Film Fest

One of the oldest and most respected film festivals. For over a decade we have worked to put independent horror films in front of as many fans as possible. Like all children we have grown and experience growth pains as a result. Never wavering from the initial mission of giving the fans the best and truest in independent cinema. Our scope of films has reached the slasher to the thriller from supernatural to the sublime. Cult to pop culture we challenge the discriminating film lover with our selection every year. Held in conjunction with our Fright Night Horror Weekend every year.

Find out more on their website at http://www.frightnighthorrorweekend.com/

The Smiling Man Back at the TCL Chinese Theatres - HSFF 2015 Winners - 9/3 @ 9:30pm

Los Angeles! If you missed our screening at the historic TCL Chinese Theatres for HollyShorts 2015, you have a second chance this Thursday, September 3 @ 9:30pm when The Smiling Man returns for an encore screening at HollyShorts' Monthly Screening Series: Best Shorts in Los Angeles - HSFF 2015 Winners!

The Smiling Man, winner of HSFF's Best Make-up award, will be screening with other award winning shorts from HSFF 2015, such as Slut, Dissonance, Dust and others!

Tickets are available online now! Click the button below!

About HollyShorts Monthly Screening Series

HollyShorts Monthly Screening series is an annual monthly film showcase highlighting various films from all genres. Now 11 years running and 8-9 screenings a year around the HollyShorts Film Festival in August. In Los Angeles, the screenings will take place at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres.  6801 Hollywood Blvd

Best Short films in Los Angeles HSFF 2015 award winners 930pm show:

Dissonance
Slut
A Reasonable Request
The Smiling Man
Kowalski
Dust

You can purchase tickets online at the following link: http://hollyshortsnew.tunestub.com/event.cfm?cart&id=220097

Official Selection - San Jose International Short Film Festival 2015

We are extremely honored to announce that The Smiling Man is an Official Selection to the 2015 San Jose International Film Festival! The festival runs October 22-25 at the Santana Row Complex at the Cine'Arts Theatre in San Jose, California. We will be screening our 2k Scope DCP in glorious 5.1 Dolby Surround Sound! It's still early to tell, but we may head out there for a trip, and if it all works out, we will e present for a Q&A after the screening.

Exact screening dates, times and ticketing information is not out yet, but we will update this space as soon as we find out!

About the San Jose International Short Film Festival

Listed as one of the "Top 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee" in 2014 by MovieMaker Magazine, the 7th annual San Jose International Short Film Festival is honored to present an incredible array of World Class short films from across the globe to excited Silicon Valley audiences this Oct 8th - 11th, 2015.

This year we will screen over 150 amazing short films including special blocks that feature documentary, animation and sci-fi genres with multiple screens at the amazing Santana Row Complex at the Cine'Arts Theatre (4k projection) located in the heart of San Jose, California.

Bringing together filmmakers, industry executives, Silicon Valley notables and celebrities, to mix and mingle with visitors and patrons seeking to discover new filmmakers and their talented projects.

The festival takes place over 4-days and includes workshops and panels, special Filmmakers events, Opening & Closing Night After-Parties and more.

Find out more on their website at http://www.sjsff.com/

The Smiling Man Nominated for 4 Awards at the Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2015

We are very humbled to announce that The Smiling Man has been nominated for 4 awards at the upcoming Horrible Imaginings Film Festival 2015, held in San Diego, CA.

The Smiling Man is nominated for the following awards: Best "Monster Show" Short, Best Shor Film SFX, Best Short Film Cinematography and Best Short Film Director.

Horrible Imaginings runs on the weekend of September 11-13 at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA), in Balboa Park, San Diego. The Smiling Man screens on Friday, September 11 at 5pm on the "Child's Nightmares" block. Tickets are available online now!

For a complete list of award nominations at Horrible Imaginings 2015, click the link here: http://www.hifilmfest.com/awards-nominees/

Fear Fete Horror Film Festival - The Smiling Man Nominated for 3 Awards

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We were surprised an honored to find out that The Smiling Man is nominated for 3 awards at the upcoming Fear Fete Horror Film Festival and Convention! The awards we are nominated for are: Best Micro Short, Best Director (AJ Briones) and Best Actor (Strange Dave).

Catch The Smiling Man at Fear Fete October 16-18! Tickets are available online now! Click the button below to purchase one today!

About the Fear Fete Horror Convention and Film Festival

Fear Fete has been recognized as one of the best horror film festivals in the country, earning numerous awards from respected industry organizations and the media. Fear Fete works closely with several media and distribution partners to bring horror film fans the best independent films from around the world.  

Fear Fete Horror Film Festival and Convention brings together the greatest horror fans, filmmakers, and professionals in the genre for a weekend of spine tingling entertainment. Fear Fete features chilling horror films, haunted attractions that will leave you breathless, entertaining fan panels, hands-on workshops, killer cosplay, and even more insane events. If you're looking for the ultimate horror experience, then you've found it!

Find out more on their website at http://www.fearfete.com

The Smiling Man Wins Best Make-up Award at HollyShorts 2015!

We had an amazing time screening at the 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival, showcased in a block of horror shorts on Friday, August 14.

The Smiling Man was honored with the award of Best Make-up, thanks to the efforts of our fantastic Makeup FX team, led by Melanie Leandro, with prosthetics by Brittany Fontaine and assisted by Rowan Walters.

You can check out a timelapse of the grueling 8 hours of work it took to turn Strange Dave into The Smiling Man here:

Official Selection - Fear Fete Horror Convention and Film Festival

Our Mississippi Premiere comes on Saturday, October 17 when The Smiling Man screens in Biloxi for Fear Fete, the Horror Convention and Film Festival. We are excited to announce that we will be screening in the Clown House block with the short "The Red Balloon" and the feature "Circus of the Dead."

Fear Fete runs from October 16-18, featuring a great selection of Horror shorts and features, with fantastic events and special guests, including a fully working haunted house attraction, costume contest, panels, workshops, vendors, artists and much more.

Tickets are available now online! Click the button below to purchase one now.

About the Fear Fete Horror Convention and Film Festival

Fear Fete has been recognized as one of the best horror film festivals in the country, earning numerous awards from respected industry organizations and the media. Fear Fete works closely with several media and distribution partners to bring horror film fans the best independent films from around the world.  

Fear Fete Horror Film Festival and Convention brings together the greatest horror fans, filmmakers, and professionals in the genre for a weekend of spine tingling entertainment. Fear Fete features chilling horror films, haunted attractions that will leave you breathless, entertaining fan panels, hands-on workshops, killer cosplay, and even more insane events. If you're looking for the ultimate horror experience, then you've found it!

Find out more on their website at http://www.fearfete.com

The Smiling Man Screening with Some Kind of Hate at Bruce Campbell's Horror Fest

The Smiling Man comes to Chicago this weekend, on Saturday, 8/22 at 5pm, when it screens ahead of the feature Some Kind of Hate for Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival, part of Chicago Comic Con / Wizard World!

While you're there, you might as well stick around for a special screening of Bubba Ho Tep, with a Q&A following the film with Bruce Campbell himself!

Tickets are available online, just click the button below!

Check out the trailer for Some KInd of Hate below:

About Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival

It will be a Wizard World show like fans have never seen when the one and only Bruce Campbell emcees an entire weekend of horror at Wizard World Chicago Presents: Bruce Campbell’s Horror Fest. The Army of Darkness and The Evil Dead star puts on what many fans agree is the best programming panel at most Wizard World shows; now fans can get even more of one of the best pure entertainers on the circuit, signing, posing for photos and moderating multiple panels all weekend long.

Official Selection - Arizona Underground Film Festival

Friends in Arizona! We are excited to announce that The Smiling Man is an Official Selection to the 2015 Arizona Underground Film Festival! We will have our Arizona Premiere at The Screening Room in Tucson Arizona on September 18-26th!

The official film lineup, screening schedule and ticketing information will be out soon, and we will update this space as soon as we get it!

About the Arizona Underground Film Festival

Arizona Underground Film Festival is Arizona’s only premier genre cult film festival, and one of the biggest underground film festivals in the country! We make it our sole mission to showcase the work of filmmakers with defiantly independent visions. We are on a quest to represent every genre of independent film from across the world celebrating the artist, and their work.

We are now celebrating our 8th year as one of the nation’s top underground cult film festivals. It will be a 9 day celebration running from Sept. 18th to 26th 2015. We will have films from categories of Narrative, Horror, Documentaries, Experimental, Animation, and we are proud to offer an Exploitation category. Join us in the underground!

Find out more on their website at http://azuff.org/

The 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival Program Out Now!

The official program for the 11th Annual HollyShorts Film Festival is out now! Watch The Smiling Man at the historic TCL Chinese Theatres along side a great selection of horror shorts!  Click the image above to check out the festival's full program, with 11 days of screenings and industry panels!

Tickets are available now! Order tickets online using the button below!

Official Selection - Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival, Wizard World Chicago Comic-Con

“You can have your rom-coms, your indie darlings and your blockbusters,” remarks Bruce Campbell. “I’ll take a good old-fashioned horror movie any day or night of the week!” 

Groovy, baby! We are excited to announce that The Smiling Man will be screening as an official selection of Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival, part of the Wizard World Chicago Comic Con! We will have our Chicago Premiere at the amazing Muvico Rosemont theatres on the weekend of August 20-23!

We are a late submission, which made us a late selection, haha, so as of now we don't know exactly when we are going to be screening, but we will let you know as soon as we find out!

Meanwhile, tickets are available online now! Purchase them by clicking the button below! The whole program looks incredible!

About Bruce Campbell's Horror Film Festival

It will be a Wizard World show like fans have never seen when the one and only Bruce Campbell emcees an entire weekend of horror at Wizard World Chicago Presents: Bruce Campbell’s Horror Fest, March 6-8, 2015, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill. The Army of Darkness and The Evil Dead star puts on what many fans agree is the best programming panel at most Wizard World shows; now fans can get even more of one of the best pure entertainers on the circuit, signing, posing for photos and moderating multiple panels all weekend long.