Conventions 2011
Monster-Mania Con 17
March 11 – 13, 2011
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Monster-Mania Con, the East Coast’s largest horror film and collectibles expo, brings together some of the most famous actors, directors, producers, writers, artists, vendors and movies spanning the history of horror films.
http://www.monstermania.net
South by Southwest Film Festival
March 11-20, 2011
The SXSW® Film Conference and Festival is a uniquely creative environment featuring the dynamic convergence of talent, smart audiences and industry heavyweights. A hotbed of discovery and interactivity, the event offers invaluable networking opportunities and immersion into the art and business of the rapidly evolving world of independent film. The Film Conference buzzes as world-class speakers, creative minds, and notable mentors tackle the latest filmmaking trends amidst the unmatched social atmosphere of the SXSW experience. Simultaneously, the internationally acclaimed, nine-day Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent, featuring a truly diverse program that includes provocative documentaries, subversive comedies, DIY narratives, genre standouts and more.
http://sxsw.com/film
Mid-South Con 29
March 25 -27, 2011
Memphis Hilton, Memphis, Tennessee
939 Ridge Lake Boulevard
Memphis, Tennessee
http://www.midsouthcon.org/
Horror Hound Weekend
March 25 – 27, 2011
Indianapolis, Indiana
HorrorHound Magazine presents a new series of mid-west Horror Conventions based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. Fans will be able to meet some of the biggest icons in horror history (photo ops and autograph sessions) while shopping around for some of the newest or rarest classic horror toys, t-shirts, posters, displays, dvds, masks and other assorted goodies. A special HorrorHound Film Festival will be presented (look for more information to be revealed soon), as well as special celebrity panels, and so much more. You can also stop by and say hi to the HorrorHound staff, all while picking up the latest issue.
http://www.horrorhoundweekend.com
A Night of Horror International Film Festival
March 31 – April 8, 2011
Sydney, Australia
http://www.anightofhorror.com
Saturday Nightmares Classic Horror Expo
March 18 – 19, 2011
Jersey City, New Jersey
The Landmark Loews Jersey Theatre
Second annual horror convention with celebrity guests, films, vendors, and panels.
http://www.saturdaynightmares.com/
Cinema Wasteland Moivie and Memorabilia Expo
April 1 – 3, 2011
Strongsville, Ohio
hree days of films & fun celebrating the drive-in era of horror & sci-fi movies, featuring 16mm movie & video screenings, celebrity guests, Q&A sessions and dealer rooms.
http://www.cinemawasteland.com/show.html
Monsterpalooza
APRIL 8 – 10, 2011
Burbank, California
http://www.rubberroom101.com
TromaDance
April 15-16, 2011
The Show Room
Ashbury Park, New Jersey
TromaDance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike every other film festival, TromaDance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public. Also, there are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding films, panels, or parties of any kind given. The organizers of TromaDance believe films are meant to be seen, especially when it comes to new filmmakers. Art – in all its forms – is for the people! The TromaDance Film Festival Committee is now accepting submissions for TromaDance 2011! The deadline for submissions is February 11, 2011. To submit your film, please follow the instructions outlined in the entry form.
http://www.tromadance.com
Motor City Nightmares Weekend
April 15 – 17, 2011
Skull House Pictures is once again bringing you Detroit’s ONLY horror convention. This year’s show will be focusing on the Independent Film scene locally and abroad with seminars and a special Independent Film Competition.Skull House Pictures has a passion for everything that is dark and subversive and this conference will be no different. They have tons of events, presentations and guests available to the die-hard horror fans. We look forward to seeing you at the Motor City Nightmares Weekend of Horrors in April.
Detroit, Michigan
http://www.motorcitynightmares.com
Dead by Dawn
April 2011 (Date TBD)
The Filmhouse Cinema
Edinburgh, Scotland
The Dead by Dawn film festival, hosted by Edinburgh Filmhouse, is the first in the UK devoted to the horror genre. Fans can expect to be pushed to the limit by four days of non-stop terror, blood and screams guaranteed. Established in 1993 by Adele Hartley, The Dead by Dawn film festival is a discovery festival showcasing mostly independent films, both short films and feature length films.
http://www.deadbydawn.co.uk
HauntCon
April 27 – May 2, 2011
Louisville, Kentucky
An acronym for the Haunted Attraction National Tradeshow and Conference, HAuNTcon is a celebration of people who love Haunted Houses and Halloween. It is three days and nights jam-packed full of Networking, Tours of area Haunted Attractions, educational seminars, make-n-takes teaching the latest is Haunting techniques and a tradeshow exhibiting the latest in Haunting props and equipment, and getting into costume to have some fun for a change at the annual Costume Ball.If you operate a Haunted House or would like to, If you act at a Halloween Event or would like to, if you Haunt your Home, or if you are just a fan of Haunted Houses and Halloween, then HAuNTcon is a “not to be missed” weekend of Haunting fellowship, Haunt tours and just plan fun!
http://hauntcon.com
The World Horror Convention 2011
April 28-May 1, 2011
Austin, Texas
The World Horror Convention is an annual gathering of professionals in the horror industry; publishers, authors, artists, musicians, filmmakers, dealers and, of course, horror fans. WHC serves as both an industry insider’s networking event and a chance for fans of the genre to get together, meet some of the creative talents in the field, and generally spend a weekend celebrating All Things Scary.
http://worldhorrorconvention.com
Texas Frightmare Weekend
April 29 – May 1, 2011
Sheraton Grand Hotel
Dallas, Texas
Texas Frightmare Weekend is a horror-oriented for-profit media event. Guests have included actors, directors, and producers from classic and upcoming horror films. 2011 guests include Robert Englund, Clive Barker, Doug Bradley, Ashley Laurence, Angus Scrimm and Don Coscarelli.
http://www.texasfrightmareweekend.com
Camp Blood: Friday the 30th
May 13 -15, 2011
Crowne Plaza
Addison, Texas
The Official 30th Anniversary reunion of the Friday the 13th series, with guests from every film in the horror franchise (including the remake and TV series). Jasons, victims and directors all in one place.
http://www.txfearfest.com
West Coast Haunters Convention
May 13 -15, 2011
Oregon School for the Deaf
Salem, Oregon
The West Cost Haunters Convention, WCHC, is open to the general public on May 13th through the 15th and will be attended by professional haunters, home haunters, schools, haunt enthusiasts and the general public from all over the United States and abroad. All attendees will benefit from this networking and information exchange. The convention’s objectives are to share information and provide the opportunity to see the best products and creations from industry leading vendors, to experience hands-on demonstrations of techniques used in the best haunts and to learn from the masters of this craft. Workshop topics will include such classes as: acting, haunted house design, air brush make up, scenic design, robotics, haunt make up, haunted house do’s and don’ts and so much more.
http://westcoasthauntersconvention.com
WonderFest
May 15 – 16, 2011
Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
Louisville, Kentucky
WonderFest is a weekend of hobby escape that’s held every Summer in Louisville, Kentucky USA! It features movie special effects guests, the largest model contest in the U.S. for sci-fi, horror & comics-related subjects, model and toy dealers galore, and seminars to entertain and improve hobbyists of all ages.
http://www.wonderfest.com
Cult Fiction Drive-In
May 20 – 22, 2011
Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk
Jacksonville, Florida
A new convention for 2011, “celebrating the classics of cult and drive-in cinema.” Ticket, Vendor and Guest Information Coming Soon.
http://www.cultfictiondrive-in.com
Crypticon Seattle
May 27-29, 2011
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Seattle, Washington
The largest horror convention in the Pacific Northwest, Memorial Day Weekend. The Crypticon features PANELS ON ALL THINGS HORROR– comics, fiction, films and more! Movie screenings and Q &A with the industry’s acting, writing, and SFX personalities from the genre’s classics to today’s latest releases. There is also a huge Vendors Area with movies, books, toys, comics, clothing and collectibles of all kinds
http://www.crypticonseattle.com
Zompire: The Undead Film Festival
May 2011 (Date TBD)
http://www.zompire.com
Monster-Mania Con 18
June 17 – 19, 2011
Baltimore Marriott Hunt Valley
Hunt Valley, Maryland
Monster-Mania Con, the East Coast’s largest horror film and collectibles expo, brings together some of the most famous actors, directors, producers, writers, artists, vendors and movies spanning the history of horror films.
http://www.monstermania.net
Monster Bash International Classic Monster Movie Convention and Film Fest
June 24 – 26, 2011
Butler, Pennsylvania
Monster Bash celebrates the films of the silent era through the 1950s. Presented by Scary Monsters Magazine and Creepy Classics Video & DVD!. A series of events celebrating classic horror and science fiction films. And, a monster memorabilia shopping center. The Monster Bash Movie Convention is even more. It’s a state of mind. A place, like Skull Island, where our imaginations were ignited and still burn behind our everyday jobs and life. The Bash is Forrest Ackerman’s classic monster magazine, the local TV Horror Host, the Aurora monster models, the monster toys of all shapes and plastics…. It’s a place when Halloween was eagerly awaited. It’s the horror and science fiction paperback collections, and most of all it is…the movies!
http://monsterbashnews.com
Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Convention
August 12 – 14, 2011
Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare
Rosemont, Illinois
Flashback Weekend is Chicago’s longest-running Horror Convention, as featured on both The E! True Hollywood Story and Anchor Bay’s THE EVIL DEAD Ultimate DVD Set. Featuring Robert Englund (Freddy Krueger) all three days and MANY more guests to be announced! Flashback Weekend founders Mike and Mia Kerz own and operate the Midway Drive-In located in Dixon, IL. They play first run blockbusters and the best modern and vintage drive-in horror classics.
http://www.flashbackweekend.com
Monster-Mania Con 19
August 19 -21, 2011
Crown Plaza Hotel
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Monster-Mania Con, the East Coast’s largest horror film and collectibles expo, brings together some of the most famous actors, directors, producers, writers, artists, vendors and movies spanning the history of horror films.
http://www.monstermania.net
Dragon Con
September, 2 – 5, 2011
Atlanta, Georgia
Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, horror, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the universe!
http://www.dragoncon.org
FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival
October 7 – 9, 2011
Wyndham Orlando Resort
Orlando, Florida
The festival is a showcase of some of the most talented, up and coming horror filmmakers in the world. The festival tries hard to help filmmakers reach their goals with their films. Located in the heart of all the best resturants, attractions, and shopping Orlando has to offer, this is a festival not to be missed for fun and exposure. The filmmakers that are accepted into the festival recieve 2 Free Weekend Passes to the Festival which includes Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend worth $100. Filmmakers also compete for the “FREAKY” Award for outstanding achievement in 8 different categories which include:
BEST FEATURE, BEST SHORT, BEST FLORIDA FEATURE, BEST FLORIDA SHORT, BEST ACTOR, BEST ACTRESS, BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY, and BEST SPECIAL FX
http://www.freakshowfilmfest.com
Telluride Horror Show
October 14 – 16, 2011
The 2nd Annual Telluride Horror Show is a 3-Day horror film festival in world-famous Telluride, Colorado. For three days, horror fans are invited to experience the latest independent horror films in Telluride’s historic Sheridan Opera House and Nugget Theatre. Feature films, short films, special programs, guests, and a party or two. If you love horror flicks then you don’t want to miss this.
http://www.telluridehorrorshow.com
The Festival of Fantastic Films – The 22nd Annual Convention of the Society of Fantastic Films
October 21 – 23, 2011
Manchester, England
If you are a new visitor to The Festival of Fantastic Films you are invited to climb aboard the greatest weekend a science fiction, fantasy or horror movie fan could ever find. Based in MANCHESTER, ENGLAND (just two-and-a-half hours from LONDON by rail-link) they have THREE programme streams containing a terrific range of movie-related events that include Guest Interviews, Discussions, Panels, Special Events, Presentations, Auctions, Artshow and Poster Exhibition, Dealer Room, Themed Dinner, Parties and of course an AMAZING number of movies….. the old and the new run alongside each other throughout the festival.
http://fantastic-films.com/festival
Arcana 41: A Convention of the Dark Fantastic
October 21 – 23, 2011
Best Western – Bandana Square
St. Paul, Minnesota
Formerly MinnCon, Arcana is a long-running horror convention that bills itself as “a convention of the dark fantastic.” Arcana is held annually in late September or early October in St. Paul, Minnesota. The presentation of the Minnesota Fantasy Award is a key feature of each year’s convention.
http://arcanacon.com
ShockerFest International Film Festival
October 2011 (for dates go to shockerfest.net)
ShockerFest provides a venue for screening the creative efforts of independent film makers in the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror. To assist film makers in obtaining publicity and distribution for their endeavors and to provide a networking venue for any and all interested in the creation of film and digital productions. Now in its 10th year ShockerFest has hosted films from over 30 different countries, screening approximately 1,200 films from hundreds of film makers. Over 80% of the feature films which have screened at ShockerFest have achieved distribution, with more contracts currently in negotiation.
http://www.shockerfest.net
HorrorHound Weekend
November 11-13, 2011)
Cincinnati, Ohio
HorrorHound Magazine presents a new series of mid-west Horror Conventions based out of Indianapolis, Indiana, and now – Cincinnati, Ohio! Fans will be able to meet some of the biggest icons in horror history (photo ops and autograph sessions) while shopping around for some of the newest or rarest classic horror toys, t-shirts, posters, displays, dvds, masks and other assorted goodies. A special HorrorHound Film Festival will be presented (look for more information to be revealed soon), as well as special celebrity panels, and so much more. You can also stop by and say hi to the HorrorHound staff, all while picking up the latest issue.
http://www.horrorhoundweekend.com
