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 horror 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!
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!
First Deadline: March 1, 2025
Join Our Festival Team
Screening Committee
Focus: Programming the event by screening and selecting films for the festival.
Commitment: Weekly meetings, February-August
Applications Due: January 24, 2025
Film Festival Crew
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
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! Both monetary and in-kind donations are accepted!
Stay tuned for the announcement of our 2025 sponsor packages and benefits.
Questions? Reach out to our Film Festival Director at alea@andyoufilms.com
Special Thanks:
Jamie Colver
Denise Sikes
2024 Packages Included:
Background Actor
No part is too small! Without what you bring to the table, the world would be a lot emptier. This is your chance to be involved in something awesome, whether you’re a horror buff or a community member looking to support the arts and film.
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Acknowledgement on event websites
Social media shoutout on festival Instagram & Facebook
Cameo Appearance
“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.
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Logo placement in Video Loop (played in festival lobby, Filmmakers Lounge, & before all screenings)
1 weekend pass to Spooky Empire ($80 value!)
Optional promo placement in Filmmaker & Sponsor SWAG bags
Acknowledgement on event websites
Social media shoutout on festival Instagram & Facebook
Supporting Role
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.
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Logo placement in all festival video elements (including festival commercials, Video Loop, & pre-show video played before all screenings/panels/events)
2 weekend passes to Spooky Empire ($160 value!)
Optional promo placement in Filmmaker & Sponsor SWAG bags
Acknowledgement on event websites
Social media shoutout on festival Instagram & Facebook
Scene Stealer
Get ready to grab the spotlight with this tier! You make a lasting impression every time you’re on screen, and always leave the audience wanting more.
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Your provided video (60s max) in Video Loop (played in festival lobby, Filmmakers Lounge, & before all screenings)
Verbal recognition at all festival screenings/panels/events
Logo placement on all festival posters
Social media carousel spread & 1-page shoutout on festival Instagram and Facebook
4 weekend passes to Spooky Empire ($320 value!)
Logo placement in all festival video elements (including festival commercials, Video Loop, & pre-show video played before all screenings/panels/events)
Optional promo placement in Filmmaker & Sponsor SWAG bags
Acknowledgement on event websites
Social media shoutout on festival Instagram & Facebook
Premiere Protagonist
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.
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15s social media ad produced by Emmy-winning And You Films
Logo placement in Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed; redeem by 9/1/24)
30 min event slot (restrictions apply)
Featured article in And You Films’ newsletter
6 weekend passes to Spooky Empire ($480 value!)
Your provided video (60s max) in Video Loop (played in festival lobby, Filmmakers Lounge, & before all screenings)
Verbal recognition at all festival screenings/panels/events
Logo placement on all festival posters
Social media carousel spread & 1-page shoutout on festival Instagram and Facebook
Logo placement in all festival video elements (including festival commercials, Video Loop, & pre-show video played before all screenings/panels/events)
Optional promo placement in Filmmaker & Sponsor SWAG bags
Acknowledgement on event websites
Social media shoutout on festival Instagram & Facebook
Hollywood Headliner
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.
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Festival event named after your company/brand
Logo placement on all festival t-shirts (redeem by 9/1/24)
Quarter Page Spread designed by And You Films in Spooky Empire program (redeem by 9/1/24)
8 weekend passes to Spooky Empire ($640 value!)
15s social media ad produced by Emmy-winning And You Films
Logo placement in Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed; redeem by 9/1/24)
30 min event slot (restrictions apply)
Featured article in And You Films’ newsletter
Your provided video (60s max) in Video Loop (played in festival lobby, Filmmakers Lounge, & before all screenings)
Verbal recognition at all festival screenings/panels/events
Logo placement on all festival posters
Social media carousel spread & 1-page shoutout on festival Instagram and Facebook
Logo placement in all festival video elements (including festival commercials, Video Loop, & pre-show video played before all screenings/panels/events)
Optional promo placement in Filmmaker & Sponsor SWAG bags
Acknowledgement on event websites
Social media shoutout on festival Instagram & Facebook
Cinema Icon
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.
Check out all the perks included in this package!
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Filmmakers Lounge named after your company/brand
Priority logo placement on all festival promo materials
Logo on festival Step and Repeat
1 hr event slot (restrictions apply)
10 weekend passes to Spooky Empire ($800 value!)
Festival event named after your company/brand
Logo placement on all festival t-shirts (redeem by 9/1/24)
Quarter Page Spread designed by And You Films in Spooky Empire program (redeem by 9/1/24)
15s social media ad produced by Emmy-winning And You Films
Logo placement in Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed; redeem by 9/1/24)
Featured article in And You Films’ newsletter
Your provided video (60s max) in Video Loop (played in festival lobby, Filmmakers Lounge, & before all screenings)
Verbal recognition at all festival screenings/panels/events
Logo placement on all festival posters
Social media carousel spread & 1-page shoutout on festival Instagram and Facebook
Logo placement in all festival video elements (including festival commercials, Video Loop, & pre-show video played before all screenings/panels/events)
Optional promo placement in Filmmaker & Sponsor SWAG bags
Acknowledgement on event websites
Social media shoutout on festival Instagram & Facebook
Hall of Fame
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.
Check out all the perks included in this package!
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(3 mins max) produced by Emmy-winning And You Films
Title sponsor recognition at festival & in all festival press releases & media coverage
2 hr event slot (total; restrictions apply)
Booth at the festival
15 weekend passes to Spooky Empire ($1,200 value!)
Filmmakers Lounge named after your company/brand
Priority logo placement on all festival promo materials
Logo on festival Step and Repeat
Festival event named after your company/brand
Logo placement on all festival t-shirts (redeem by 9/1/24)
Quarter Page Spread designed by And You Films in Spooky Empire program (redeem by 9/1/24)
15s social media ad produced by Emmy-winning And You Films
Logo placement in Spooky Empire program (10,000+ copies printed; redeem by 9/1/24)
Featured article in And You Films’ newsletter
Your provided video (60s max) in Video Loop (played in festival lobby, Filmmakers Lounge, & before all screenings)
Verbal recognition at all festival screenings/panels/events
Logo placement on all festival posters
Social media carousel spread & 1-page shoutout on festival Instagram and Facebook
Logo placement in all festival video elements (including festival commercials, Video Loop, & pre-show video played before all screenings/panels/events)
Optional promo placement in Filmmaker & Sponsor SWAG bags
Acknowledgement on event websites
Social media shoutout on festival Instagram & Facebook
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