This year’s short film fest includes a special preview night on Friday night, 6 blocks of film on Saturday – Family Films, Documentary, Drama, Comedy, Animation & Horror / Sci Fi. The closing night on Sunday night will feature the BEST OF THE FEST – 7 short films chosen by audiences competing for a juried grand prize. This festival focuses on connecting up-and-coming directors with passionate audiences.

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What better way to prepare for the summer 48 Hour Film Project than to make a film in 48 hours? That’s why we’ve partnered with West Creek Conservancy’s Xtinguish Celebration on this FREE community filmmaking competition– 48HFP: Xtinguish!

The Xtinguish Celebration (www.xtinguishcelebration.com) is a series of events to help commemorate the ecological progress made since the infamous 1969 Cuyahoga River Fire. The incorporation of this project expands the cultural immersion of conversations around the Cuyahoga River into the film community. Will your voice be heard? This special competition will take place on the weekend of April 26^th-28^th with a very special screening showcase of the films on May 31^st at moCa Cleveland.

While this is not an official 48 Hour Film Project competition, it will follow the same rules as the 48HFP, but with a twist–teams will have 48 hours to write, produce, and edit their short films using a genre chosen at random, along with a character, prop, and line of dialogue…but all of the films for this special competition must take place in, on, or somehow feature the Cuyahoga River! It’s the perfect way for filmmakers to contribute to the overall Xtinguish Celebration, and hone your skills to prepare for this summer’s official 48HFP competition.

Registration to participate in the competition is FREE, but there are limited spots available! Registration info coming soon.

Kickoff Event at Merwin’s Wharf

There’s no better location to kick off an event like this than right on the Cuyahoga River’s Irishtown Bend at Merwin’s Wharf. Teams will show up for genre selection and announcement of the official required elements. Then at 5:30pm the 48 hours of filmmaking begins! The restaurant and bar will be open before and after the Kickoff for team bonding and planning for your filmmaking weekend.

Watch all of the films created as a part of the 48HFP: Xtinguish Celebration for FREE at moCa Cleveland!

The Museum of Contemporary Art (moCa) has partnered up with the West Creek Conservancy’s Xtinguish Celebration and the 48 Hour Film Project to bring you this special screening of 48HFP: Xtinguish films projected in the Cleveland Foundation Lobby of the award-winning moCa building. This fun & stylish premiere event will be FREE to attend, but with limited seating (registration required; ticket info TBA). moCa’s cash bar will be open for the evening.

This will be the coolest film premiere that you’ll attend all year, so don’t miss out!

The International Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention is held every June in Northeast Ohio. We have yearly competitions for films, scripts and music videos in the following genres: fantasy, horror, horror-comedy, slasher, sci-fi and suspense-thriller, documentary (film only), and experimental (film only), as well as a yearly horror film scoring competition. At the event, we also have live scream queen and FX makeup competitions.

The event features four days of film screenings, two days of panel discussions and lectures, a convention, special guests, networking parties, live competitions and more.

Planning to attend from out of town, or just looking to stay at the hotel for the duration of the event? The Norwood Inn offers a special discounted group rate for our attendees. Book your reservation directly by calling the hotel at+1 (330) 653-9191  and saying you are with HORROR HOTEL. There is a limited block of rooms available at this rate for our attendees. Booking early ensures reservations are still available.

Get Ready for An Amazing Challenge!

The weekend? July 12 – 14, 2019

The challenge? To make a film in only 48 hours!

Filmmakers from all over the Cleveland, OH area will compete to see who can make the best short film in only 48 hours. The winning film will go up against films from around the world at Filmapalooza 2020 for a chance at the grand prize and an opportunity to screen at the Cannes Film Festival 2020 Short Film Corner.

Registration Fees

Registration Opens: Tuesday, May 7

• Early Bird: $148 USD/team ends Mon, Jun 17
• Regular: $168 USD/team ends Tue, Jul 2
• Late: $188 USD/team ends Fri, Jul 12

Every August, filmmakers from around the world meet up for The Indie Gathering International Film Festival. The Indie Gathering is more than just a film festival – it’s a place where filmmakers can gather together with the audience for one great weekend!

We are the Alternative for Independent, Underground and Experimental Film and Video. The “Indie” Gathering Film Festival exists to showcase the independent filmmaker. Our mission is to inspire and encourage film makers through a competitive showcase. Filmmakers participate in their screenings and after the films speak with audience members who seek a closer look into the creative process.

With competitions for films, scripts, film scoring, special FX makeup, and acting/monologue, The Indie Gathering has a place for everyone! The weekend consists of three screening rooms, a convention/vendors room, film seminars/lectures, competitions, networking parties and more! If you are involved in, or interested in, any aspect of filmmaking, this festival is for you.

The 2019 festival is scheduled for August 8th-11th at The Norwood Inn & Suites (formerly The Clarion Inn) in Hudson, OH.