International Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention 2023

The International Horror Hotel Film Festival and Convention is held every June in Northeast Ohio. The 2023 festival marks our 12th edition. We have yearly competitions for films, scripts and music videos in the following genres: fantasy, horror, horror-comedy, slasher, sci-fi and suspense-thriller, and experimental, as well as a yearly horror film scoring competition. At the event, we also have live scream queen, FX makeup, and stunt 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.  Mark your calendar for June 8-11, 2023 for four days of films, fun, and frights at The Best Western Plus in Strongsville, Ohio.

General Schedule

Thursday, June 8
Film Screenings, 6pm-midnight – Screening Room A

Friday, June 9
Film Screenings: 6pm-midnight – Screening Rooms A & B
Networking party in the hotel lounge: midnight-closing (in hotel lounge)

Saturday, June 10
Film Screenings: 11AM-Midnight – Screening Rooms A & B
Convention: 12PM-8PM
Lectures: 12PM-8PM
Scream Queen & Scream King Competitions: 8PM
Networking Party: midnight-closing (in hotel lounge)

Sunday, June 11
Film Screenings: 11AM-5PM – Screening Rooms A & B
Convention: 12PM-5PM
Lectures: 11AM-5PM
Award Ceremony: 5:15PM