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Spooky Empire’s International Horror Film Festival is an annual celebration of the chills and thrills of independent horror cinema.

Where: Hyatt Regency Orlando

When: October 31 - November 2, 2025

As an extension of Spooky Empire convention - Florida’s premiere Halloween con - all film festival screenings and events are included with general admission to their October show. Hosted by And You Films since 2022, Spooky Empire Film Festival is a home away from home for horror filmmakers and fans alike, united by a shared passion for the things that go bump in the night. Spooky Empire offers a full weekend of horror delights, including dozens of film screenings, industry panels, a massive vendor floor, celebrity guests, a Filmmakers Lounge, filmmaker interviews, a tattoo festival, and more!

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For Spooky Empire convention ticketing and additional information, visit Spooky Empire.

Are you a filmmaker with a horror short, micro-short, or feature film? Don’t be scared… submit to Spooky Empire today!

Next Deadline: May 1, 2025

Submit your Film Here.

Join Our Film Festival Crew

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Focus: Preparing for and working the event (merch sales, AV tech, hosting, hospitality duties, crewing festival commercial, etc.).

Commitment: August - November; full availability required October 30 - November 2.

Applications Due: June 27, 2025

Apply Here

Looking to expand the reach of your brand? Consider becoming a sponsor of Spooky Empire Film Festival! 

Package details below

Drawing thousands of local and international attendees each year, Spooky Empire convention provides an unparalleled opportunity for exposure, networking, and brand association. Your festival hosts at the Emmy-Award winning And You Films are offering several incentives for each level of sponsorship! All donations go directly to our 501(c)(3) nonprofit - Reel Dreams And You - and are completely tax-deductable.

Deadline to be featured in print materials: September 15, 2025

In-kind donations of food, printing, and film fest party locations are also accepted. Renewal sponsors receive 5% off 2025 sponsorship.

Questions? Reach out to our Film Festival Director at alea@andyoufilms.com

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Special Thanks:
Jamie Colver
Denise Sikes

Make Your Big Screen Debut

We use Zeffy as our primary donations collection system. If you would like to use a different payment option for your sponsorship (PayPal, Venmo, or otherwise), please email Aléa at alea@andyoufilms.com

Cameo Appearance
$500

“Wait, is that…it is!” You bring so much joy to movie fans. Audiences perk up when your name appears in the credits, anticipating that precious moment when you grace the screen. 

    • Program Promo: Name of business listed in group ad in the Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed).

    • Event Logo Placement: Festival Website, Lobby Video Loop.

    • Event Passes: 2 Spooky Empire weekend passes.

    • Social Media: Included in group post on festival Facebook & Instagram.

    • SWAG Bag Inclusion: Optional promo placement in filmmaker and sponsor SWAG bags.

Supporting Role
$1,000

The show would not be possible without you! You’re a fan favorite, arriving at just the right moment every time to help save the day.

    • Program Promo: Your logo included in group ad in the Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed).

    • Event Logo Placement: Pre-Show Video, Festival Website, Lobby Video Loop.

    • Event Passes: 2 Spooky Empire weekend passes.

    • Social Media: Single dedicated post on festival Facebook & Instagram.

    • SWAG Bag Inclusion: Optional promo placement in filmmaker and sponsor SWAG bags.

Premiere Protagonist
$2,500

Every story needs a hero, and that hero is you! Whether you’re caped, uniformed, tuxedoed or otherwise, the audience roots for you and hangs on your every word.

    • Program Promo: ⅛ page ad in the Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed) with ad design provided by our Emmy-Award winning creative team.

    • Event Logo Placement: Pre-Show Video, Festival Website, Lobby Video Loop.

    • Event Passes: 2 RIP Spooky Empire weekend passes and reserved seating at film festival events.

    • Social Media: 2 dedicated posts on festival Facebook & Instagram.

    • SWAG Bag Inclusion: Optional promo placement in filmmaker and sponsor SWAG bags.

Hollywood Headliner
$5,000

You appear in the credits regularly - for good reason! When moviegoers see you’re attached to a project, they flock to the cinemas just to catch a glimpse of you.

    • Custom Video: 15 second promo video produced by an Emmy-Award winning team (And You Films). Ideal for brand promotion, website, and/or social media. Restrictions apply.

    • Program Promo: Quarter-page ad in the Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed) with ad design provided by our Emmy-Award winning creative team.

    • Event Logo Placement: Festival Posters, Pre-Show Video, Festival Website, Lobby Video Loop.

    • Event Passes: 4 RIP Spooky Empire weekend passes and reserved seating at film festival events.

    • Social Media: Dedicated posts with deluxe content on festival Facebook & Instagram.

    • SWAG Bag Inclusion: Optional promo placement in filmmaker and sponsor SWAG bags.

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Cinema Icon
$10,000

When we discuss the all-time greats, your name is in the conversation. Your impact is undisputed, your visage immortalized in hearts and minds everywhere.

    • Interactive Branding: Booth space & digital displays.

    • Custom Video: 1-2 minute promo video produced by an Emmy-Award winning team (And You Films). Ideal for brand promotion, website, and/or social media. Restrictions apply.

    • Program Promo: Half-page ad in the Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed) with ad design provided by our Emmy-Award winning creative team.

    • Event Logo Placement: Festival Posters, Pre-Show Video, Festival Website, Lobby Video Loop.

    • Event Passes: 6 RIP Spooky Empire weekend passes and reserved seating at film festival events.

    • Social Media: Dedicated posts with deluxe content on festival Facebook & Instagram.

    • SWAG Bag Inclusion: Optional promo placement in filmmaker and sponsor SWAG bags.

Hall of Fame
$20,000

In our world, you will be a legacy…the stuff of legend…as famous as every classic horror monster combined.

You’ll also be supporting aspiring filmmakers and horror fans of all kinds.

    • Title Sponsor: “Presented by [Sponsor Name]” on all event materials, maximum visibility, speaking opportunity during event.

    • Interactive Branding: Private meet-and-greet with filmmakers, booth space, and digital displays.

    • Custom Video: 2-4 minute short film or promo produced by an Emmy-Award winning team (And You Films). Ideal for brand promotion, internal use, or social media. Restrictions apply.

    • Program Promo: Full-page ad in the Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed) with ad design provided by our Emmy-Award winning creative team.

    • Event Logo Placement: Step & Repeat, Festival Posters, Pre-Show Video, Festival Website, Lobby Video Loop.

    • Event Passes: 10 RIP Spooky Empire weekend passes and reserved seating at film festival events.

    • Social Media: Dedicated posts with deluxe content on festival Facebook & Instagram.

    • SWAG Bag Inclusion: Optional promo placement in filmmaker and sponsor SWAG bags.

Add-Ons

Looking for additional benefits for your sponsorship package? These Add-Ons can be purchased with any level of sponsorship!

SWAG Bag Sponsor
$2,500

Branded bag with your logo given to all festival filmmakers, sponsors, panelists, and volunteers.

Panel Sponsor
$2,500

Branding during a specific panel or Q&A session.

Filmmaker’s Lounge Sponsor
$7,500

Exclusive branding in the Filmmaker’s Lounge area, including signage and product placement.

Wrap Party Sponsor
$7,500

Branding and recognition at the official wrap party, including signage, mentions during the event, and an opportunity to distribute branded materials.

Film Festival Team

Aléa Figueroa - Producer, Film Festival Director, Sponsorship Chair
Brendan Rogers - Producer, Creative Director
Will Phillips - Producer, Technical Director
Nathaniel Falk - Producer, Screening & Programming Director
Khalil Mckechnie - Film Festival Crew