Horror Film Festivals and Awards [Paperback]

Thomas M. Sipos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 20, 2011 | ISBN-10: 0786465727 | ISBN-13: 978-0786465729

The rise of independent horror filmmaking has spurred a growth of "indie" horror film festivals, promising promotional and distribution opportunities for selected motion pictures. Some filmmakers spend thousands of dollars on festival entry fees, only to be rejected everywhere. What occurs behind the scenes at these events? More than two dozen festival directors discuss how they secure money, sponsors and screening venues, and how they promote and run their events, as well as their criteria for selecting films. This book will help horror filmmakers take fuller advantage of festival opportunities, and assist festival directors in founding and improving events. Included are listings of 200+ film festivals and awards--current, defunct and prospective--and of previous award winners, spanning six continents and several decades.

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About the Author

Thomas M. Sipos is the founder/manager of the Tabloid Witch Awards and a past film judge for the World Horror Convention. He has worked as a script reader, actor or extra on more than 70 productions and has written for Filmfax, Midnight Marquee and other magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 318 pages
• Publisher: Mcfarland (October 20, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786465727
• ISBN-13: 978-0786465729
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,424,520 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Thomas M. Sipos was born in Queens, NY, graduated from New York University's film school, and eventually moved to Los Angeles. In addition to writing, he founded and manages the Tabloid Witch Awards horror film contest and festival. He's performed comedy improv on stage, and is a member of SAG.

The photo of Sipos in the robe is from the short "epic fantasy" film, The Ancient Law (2008), in which he portrays a good king. The Ancient Law is written and directed by Erasmo Romero III.