We'll be presenting awards in the following categories for 2009:
Best Independent Feature Film
Our judging panel will choose their favorite 'feature length' horror film (36 minutes or more)
Best Independent Short Film
Our judging panel will choose their favorite short horror film (35 minutes or less)
Best Screenwriting
Judges will be looking for the film with the most original and compelling story, and best dialog.
Best Cinematography
Judges will be looking for the movie with the best camera work and the best use of cinematography for dramatic (and horrific) effect.
Best Editing
Judges will be looking for the best use of editing.
Best Special Effects
Judges will be looking for the best use of special effects, including practical/mechanical and digital effects.
Best Film Score
Judges will choose their favorite film score.
Best Actor
Best actor in a horror short or feature.
Best Actess
Best actress in a horror short or feature.
Best Supporting Actor
Best actor in a supporting role.
Best Supporting Actress
Best actess in a supporting role.
SPECIAL CATEGORIES!
Winners of these awards will be announced at the Awards Banquet.
Best Blood (fake or otherwise)
Judges will be looking for the best use of special effects, including practical/mechanical and digital effects.
Best Severed Penis
Judges will be looking for the best use of special effects, including practical/mechanical and digital effects.
Best Use of a Puppet
Judges will be looking for the best use of special effects, including practical/mechanical and digital effects.
Best Kiss
Judges will be looking for the best use of special effects, including practical/mechanical and digital effects.
Best Monster
Judges will be looking for the best use of special effects, including practical/mechanical and digital effects.
We've added something new for 2009!
We are pleased to announce that R Squared Films will be a major awards sponsor for the 2009 Dark Carnival Film Festival. The winners of Best Feature Film and Best Short Film will receive a distribution deal through R Squared Films!
In addtion, we have added a whole new competition. This year, we will be searching for the best short and feature length screenplays.
The winner of the Best Short Screenplay will have their film produced by Clockwerk Pictures and Darkrider Films, to debut at the 2010 Dark Carnival Film Festival!
This is a first not just for Dark Carnival, but something that NO OTHER HORROR FILM FEST HAS EVER DONE!
ELIGIBILITY:
In order to be eligible for judging, films must adhere to all submission guidelines and terms & conditions. Films submitted by sponsors will not be eligible for judging.
Each film will be judged entirely on its own merits by an independent judging panel and winners are announced at the festival.
2007 Awards:
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