Dark Carnival Awards

Awards
Our award categories have changed for 2008! Each film will be judged entirely on its own merits by an independent judging panel and winners are announced at the festival..

We'll be presenting awards in the following categories:

- Best Independent Feature Film
Our judging panel will choose their favorite 'feature length' horror film (36 minutes or more)

- Best Independent Short Film
Our judging panel will choose their favorite short horror film (35 minutes or less)

- Best Screenwriting
Judges will be looking for the film with the most original and compelling story, and best dialog.

- Best Cinematography
Judges will be looking for the movie with the best camera work and the best use of cinematography for dramatic (and horrific) effect.

- Best Editing
Judges will be looking for the best use of editing.

- Best Special Effects
Judges will be looking for the best use of special effects, including practical/mechanical and digital effects.

ELIGIBILITY:
In order to be eligible for judging, films must adhere to all submission guidelines and terms & conditions. Films submitted by sponsors will not be eligible for judging.

2007 Awards:



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