Embrace the Darkness of Cinema
BLOODY MIRROR is the ultimate horror film festival celebrating the most terrifying, spine-chilling films and screenplays from around the world. Hosted in the heart of Tbilisi, Georgia, and streamed on our Festival Channel, BLOODY MIRROR offers a unique platform for horror creators to showcase their darkest creations.
Why Submit to BLOODY MIRROR?
Festival Highlights
Venue: Experience the rich culture of Tbilisi, Georgia, and connect with an international audience on our Festival Channel.
Jury Awards: Our professional jury, comprising award-winning filmmakers, producers, distributors, and content buyers, will recognize the best films and scripts.
Social Media Promotions: We promote selected films on our social media platforms, increasing visibility and engagement.
Fan Award: Garner the most social media reactions and win the coveted Fan Award.
Audience Votes: Engage with live audiences and online viewers who will vote for their favorite projects, culminating in the Festival Winner award.
Unique Trophies: Winners at the venue will receive a handcrafted, personalized trophy with their name and film title.
Digital Diplomas & Certificates: All winners will also receive digital diplomas and certificates, perfect for showcasing their achievement.
Distribute Your Project Globally
Awards and Recognition
Our festival is proud to offer a range of awards judged by an esteemed panel of award-winning filmmakers, producers, distributors, and content buyers.
In addition to the Jury Awards, we celebrate audience engagement through our Fan Award, given to the film that garners the most social media reactions.
The audience at our Tbilisi venue and the Festival Channel also play a crucial role in selecting the Festival Winner, who receives a hand-made, personalized trophy
Jury Awards
Best Feature horror (51min and longer)
Best Short horror (50 min and shorter)
Best Supernatural horror
Best Paranormal horror
Best Monster/Witchcraft/Vampire horror
Best Slasher/Gore horror
Best Zombie horror
Best Psychological horror
Best Comedic horror
Best Experimental horror
Best Horror Music Clip
Best Animated horror
Best Screenplay
Best Special effects
Best Director
Best Actor/Actress
Audience Awards
Fan Award: Most social media reactions
Channel Audience Award: Audience vote on the Festival Channel
Festival Winner: Audience vote at the venue
All participants
All participants receive digital certificates and laurels
All the winners receive digital diplomas.
Gain recognition and exposure across our social media platforms
Venues
Join us in Tbilisi, a city known for its rich culture and cinematic history, where our physical festival takes place in premier venues.
Can't make it in person? No problem! Our Festival Channel ensures that your film reaches a global audience.
Engage with viewers, receive instant feedback, and be part of a worldwide celebration of cinema.
Screenplay Contest
We pitch a short screenplay description (logline) on the event page to filmmakers and producers attending the festival. In case of their interest, we contact the screenplay author.
The author can send an additional written or video description for pitching.
A jury selects the Best Screenplay winner and other category screenplay winners.
The Screenplay contest winners receive certificates.
Social Media Engagement
Our festival leverages the power of social media to boost your film’s visibility.
Engage with fans, receive real-time feedback, and compete for the coveted Fan Award.
Our dedicated social media campaigns ensure that your film reaches a wide and diverse audience, maximizing your exposure.
Our Participants Say
HORROR SCREENINGS FILM FESTIVAL BLOODY MIRROR
Films & Screenplays accepted:
Genre, theme: horrors.
Duration: Any
Production completed: 2019 and newer
Language: English or English subtitles for any other languages
Submission Categories:
Best Feature horror (51min and longer)
Best Short horror (50 min and shorter)
Best Supernatural horror
Best Paranormal horror
Best Monster/Witchcraft/Vampire horror
Best Slasher/Gore horror
Best Zombie horror
Best Psychological horror
Best Comedic horror
Best Experimental horror
Best Horror Music Clip
Best Animated horror
Best Screenplay
Best Special effects
Best Director
Best Actor/Actress
All the selected films and screenplays have the opportunity to be presented to film buyers, channels, and streaming services.
All the winners receive Award signs, Certificates, and laurels.
The Festival Winner receives the Trophy
Upcoming event
The 5th edition HORROR SCREENINGS FILM FESTIVAL BLOODY MIRROR
April 11th-12th, 2025
Bloody Mirror's sinister selection will leave you haunted long after the credits roll. All the films are demonstrated in their original language with English subtitles.