NYC HORROR FILM FESTIVALON November 12-15, 2015
NOW AT A NEW VENUE
TIMES S C A R E
669 8th Ave, New York
On Times Square’s famed 42nd Street
NEWS UPDATE! New York, NY – September 12, 2015
The 14th Annual New York City Horror Film Festival celebrates the career of FRIDAY THE 13TH progenitor Sean S. Cunningham this November 2015 with the festival’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Responsible for one of the major characters of slasher cinema in the form of Jason Voorhees, Mr. Cunningham also joined with the late Wes Craven in producing their dark underground classic THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT. Mr. Cunningham will receive his coveted prize on Friday, November 13th, 2015.
Also producing other installments in the FRIDAY THE 13TH series including JASON GOES TO HELL: THE FINAL FRIDAY, JASON X, and FREDDY VS. JASON, Mr. Cunningham is also responsible for the HOUSE series, producing the original feature, its sequel HOUSE II: THE SECOND STORY, and HOUSE IV. Sean Cunningham is now in production on FRIDAY THE 13TH: CRYSTAL LAKE CHRONICLES in the role of executive producer, slated for a 2016 debut.
Important Message from our Director:
"When Tribeca Cinemas closed there were tons of tears. We lost our home of so many years A new search began only 4 months until our festival but nothing came close. We were spoiled by the best. Uptown, Downtown, Eastside and West... there has to be a place for our fabulous Horror Film Festival. Then smack in the middle of New York City, there it stood so dark and gritty! A change in venue also meant of course a change in decor. Now wait until you’ll see what we have in store for you! We welcome you to our new found lair. The horror begins at the creepy TIMES SCARE!"
Full detailshere
NYC Horror Film Festival [November 2005] ( l to r) Jennifer Hein-Inserra (Michael's sister), Director Michael J. Hein and their charming mother Ronnie pose for a photo in the lobby of the Tribeca Cinemas on Varick Street in lower Manhattan.
October 24th-28th, 2007 - TRIBECA CINEMA, 54 Varick Street, New York - Legendary Director Herschell Gordon Lewis "The Godfather Of Gore" Receives his coveted LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD posing next to NYC Horror Film Festival Director Michael J. Hein [May 7, 1970 - July 9, 2011]. Quote from Michael Hein... "HG Lewis gives one of the best Q & A’s in festival history!" See the other NYCHFF Lifetime Achievement Award Winners here
- Saturday, November 10th, 2012 - Director/Producer WES CRAVEN [August 2, 1939 – August 30, 2015] (Last House on the Left, Nightmare on Elm Street) proudly holds his coveted NYCHFF Lifetime Achievement Award. Mr. Craven also spoke to the fans and there was also a great Q&A alongside a theatrical showing of one of his classic films. See the other NYCHFF Lifetime Achievement Award Winnershere
About NYC HORROR FILM FESTIVAL
Established by MooDude Films CEO / Producer / Director / Michael J. Hein in 2001. The NYCHFF is a week long event that takes place each November at venues throughout New York City. The NYCHFF has grown to be a world recognized event, with industry, filmmakers, and press attention from around the globe. The Hein Family is committed to keeping the festival alive in memory of the truly missed and loved founder Michael J Hein [May 7, 1970 - July 9, 2011].
New York City Horror Film Festival is America’s largest and most recognized genre film festival focusing solely on Horror and Science Fiction. Each year the NYCHFF celebrates both the horror classics we grew up with and the new horror films & filmmakers who created them. the NYCHFF fills the city with special screenings, parties, celebrity guests and free giveaways. The New York City Horror Film Festival is the Halloween time event not to be missed. So, keep your eyes peeled right here for full festival information, submission info, lineup, tickets, details about the huge,and info on all the cool events the NYCHFF does throughout the entire year to support genre films and filmmakers!
The festival is competitive, screening approximately 50 - 60 films each year. Awards & Prizes are given in the following categories:
- Best Director
- Best Horror Feature Film
- Best SCI-FI Feature Film
- Best Short Film
- Best Screenplay
- Best Special Effects
- Best Cinematography
- Best Sound Design
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Audience Choice