Women in Horror Film Festival 2018 Lineup and Screenplay Finalists Announced

2018/08/15 18:30:22 +00:00 | Derek Anderson

The Women in Horror Film Festival returns to Atlanta this October to celebrate another round of movies from some of the most innovative and creative female filmmakers working in the genre today. Before the festival kicks off this October, the full lineup of films and screenplay contest finalists have been announced, and we have details on some of the biggest highlights horror fans can look forward to experiencing at this year's festival:

Press Release: The Women in Horror Film Festival is proud to announce the 2018 film & screenplay finalists. The full list is on the official WIHFF website at www.WIHFF.com/2018films and www.WIHFF.com/2018-screenplay-finalists.

WIHFF is proud to present the WORLD PREMIERE of the feature film anthology BUGS: A TRILOGY, directed by Simone Kisiel. Other feature films include Brooklyn Ewing’s SHE WAS SO PRETTY: BE GOOD FOR GOODNESS SAKE, ECHOES OF FEAR (directed by Brian and Laurence Avenet-Bradley), Laura Sanchez Acosta’s RELICT: A MESOPOTAMIC TALE, Estelle Linden’s MIA and David & Rebekah McKendry’s anthology, ALL THE CREATURES WERE STIRRING.

Over 70 short films will screen throughout the weekend in addition to a live read of the short screenplay finalists and a panel on DIVERSITY & VISIBILITY featuring the incomparable TRINA PARKS and best selling horror author MYLO CARBIA. The full schedule is available at https://www.wihff.com/schedule/

The festival is returning to the newly remodeled Crowne Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Peachtree City, GA October 4-7, 2018. Tickets are available at www.WIHFF.com.

WIHFF will be hosting a VIP party Thursday October 4, 2018 for all selected filmmakers and screenwriters. Press will be there to put the spotlight on the finalists and celebrity guests will be there to meet and greet the attendees. A limited amount of exclusive VIP passes will be sold for this event so be sure to keep an eye out and join us on the DEAD CARPET!

There will be a special Saturday night performance for all attendees and guests by musical duo 2 BROKE KINGS featuring ROSS CHILDRESS, formerly of COLLECTIVE SOUL.

Thank you to our 2018 sponsors, EL REY NETWORK, MBS EQUIPMENT CO, PEACHTREE CITY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU, HOUNDSTOOTH HOSPITALITY, HORROR PACK, EVAN MCMAHON, GRINDHOUSE KILLER BURGERS, CENTRAL ATLANTA PROPS & SETS and INK TIP for your continued support. For more information on the fest and how to get involved, please visit us online at www.WIHFF.com or on Facebook (www.facebook.com/WIHFF), Twitter @WIHFF and Instagram @womeninhorrorfilmfestival.