Dread Central, one of the top horror news sites in the world, has named SHRIEKFEST as one of the Best Horror Festivals in the World for 2021. Thanks to a deeply entrenched panel of genre experts, this list is the one to be on!
Here is a link to the full list of festivals.
Dread Centrals first-ever guide to the horror festival circuit was made possible with the participation of 15 industry experts. Some are filmmakers, others are festival directors, others journalists. Many wear multiple hats, and all are seasoned and spirited figures in the horror scene.
Festival Director, Denise Gossett says “I am so honored to be recognized on this list with so many amazing festivals”. Thank you to the entire panel and Dread Central for all you do for the horror community!”
Shriekfest is currently celebrating its 21st year and will announce our new dates soon! For more information www.shriekfest.com
Denise Gossett
Festival Founder/Director
Shriekfest Film Festival & Screenplay Competition (our 21st year!)
2021 MovieMaker Magazine top 50 best genres festivals!
2021 Dread Central Voted 1 of the Best Horror Festivals in the World!
LA WEEKLY Declared “LA’s Most Successful & Entertaining Horror Film Festival”
2017 Denise Gossett was voted Most Influential Horror Film Festival Director
Voted 2016’s Most Influential Women In Genre!
2013 Movie Maker Magazine voted one of the Coolest Film Festivals in the WORLD! and in the Top 5 Coolest Horror/SciFi Film Festivals in the WORLD!
2011 Movie Maker Magazine top 13 film festivals to die for!
2010 Movie Maker Magazine top 25 film festivals worth the entry fee!
Founder Denise Gossett voted number 5 out of 13 Most Influential Women In Horror History
For more information on the Shriekfest Film Festival, sponsorship opportunities, schedules, and more, visit www.shriekfest.com. Shriekfest is also on Twitter and Facebook.
A few awards Shriekfest has earned in its 20 years!
2020: TOP 100 FILM FESTIVALS ON FILM FREEWAY
2019: TOP 100 FILM FESTIVALS ON FILM FREEWAY
2018: TOP 100 FILM FESTIVALS ON FILM FREEWAY
2017 Festival Director Denise Gossett voted MOST INFLUENTIAL HORROR FILM FESTIVAL DIRECTOR!
2017: TOP 100 FILM FESTIVALS ON FILM FREEWAY
2016 Festival Director Denise Gossett voted MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMAN IN GENRE!
2016: TOP 100 FILM FESTIVALS ON FILM FREEWAY
2016 iHorror voted Shriekfest THE NUMBER ONE HORROR FILM FESTIVAL!
2015 Festival Denise Gossett voted #5 out of 13 Most Influential Women in Horror History!
2013 Movie Maker Magazine voted one of the Coolest Film Festivals in the WORLD! and in the Top 5 Coolest Horror/SciFi Film Festivals in the WORLD!
Declared “LA’s Most Successful & Entertaining Horror Film Festival” by LA WEEKLY
2011 Movie Maker Magazine top 13 film festivals to die for!
2010 Movie Maker Magazine top 25 film festivals worth the entry fee!
