The Glowflare Horror Film Festival drew its final curtain this weekend on Sunday evening following an unforgettable celebration of horror cinema that united filmmakers, fans, and creatives from across the UK and beyond. With multiple screenings, standout premieres, and a warming atmosphere throughout the event, this year’s edition has proven cinema and independent filmmaking is very much alive. This year saw more than 25 films screened over a weekend, highlighting a wave of fresh and fearless filmmaking. The closing night awards presentation was a fitting end to the festivities, with the hauntingly powerful All This Time sweeping the major categories including Best Feature Film, and Best Director. 

All This Time filmmakers pictured left to right, Kate Worsey (Producer) and Rob Worsey (Director/Writer). The film won 5 awards including Best Feature Film (All This Time), Best Director (Rob Worsey), Best Actor (Daniel De Bourg), Best Supporting Actress (Darcy Brown) and Best Feature Film (Audience Choice).

Judging Awards

• Best Feature Film: All This Time
• Best Short Film: Tears of Sorrow
• Best Director: Rob Worsey (All This Time)
• Best Screenplay: Lost Angels
• Best Actor: Daniel De Bourg (All This Time)
• Best Actress: Lyndsey Craine (How To Kill Monsters)
• Best Supporting Actor: Stephen Corrall (The Reign of Queen Ginnarra)
• Best Supporting Actress: Darcey Brown (All This Time)
• Best Cinematography: The Reign of Queen Ginnarra
• Best Editing: Lost Angels
• Best Score: The Reign of Queen Ginnarra
• Best Sound Design: Gretchen
• Best Special Effects: How To Kill Monsters
• Best Hair & Makeup: The Reign of Queen Ginnarra
• Best Creature Design: Firecrow
• Best Film Made for £50,000 or Less: The Cellar
• Best Film Made for £1,000 or Less: The Shape in the Lake
• Best Kill Scene: How to Kill Monsters
• Best Gorefest: Disease
• Best Villain: Angie Sutcliffe (Karen)

Audience Choice Awards

• Best Feature Film: All This Time
• Best Short Film: Disease
• Most Scariest Film: Disease
• Most Entertaining Film: How To Kill Monsters

Disease UK Premiere, pictured is Alex Masciotra-Milstein (Director/Writer) who travelled all the way from Canada to join us here at the festival in Beverley. Alex won, Best Gorefest, Best Short Film (Audience Choice) and Scariest Film (Audience Choice).

Submission Open for 2026

We are now officially accepting submissions for the 2026 edition of the Glowflare Horror Film Festival, taking place in 2026. We welcome horror films of all lengths, budgets, and sub-genres, from psychological thrillers and supernatural chillers to creature features and gore-soaked films. Whether you’re an established filmmaker or a fresh new voice, our festival is your stage to terrify, provoke, and inspire. Entry guidelines, eligibility requirements, and submission information are available via our website.

Sour Tooth Premiere the filmmakers who travelled from Scotland to join us here at the festival. Pictured left to right, Scott McIntosh (Director/Writer), Manasvi Singh (Acttress) and Cameron McDonald (Editor) of Sour Tooth. Sour tooth received 2 nominations for best editing and best film made for £1,000 or less.

Director Comments

This year’s festival surpassed all our expectations for our first horror festival. The calibre of films, the creativity on display, and the conversations it sparked between the audience and filmmakers, were a testament to the power and importance of horror as a genre. More importantly, the level of filmmaking myself and the team witnessed was outstanding. More than anything, it was the people, the filmmakers, festival team, audiences, and our incredible local community who made it such a special event. A heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who supported this year’s festival: to those who submitted films, travelled from afar to be with us, or helped behind the scenes, we are endlessly grateful. Your passion and support are the beating heart of this festival, and we can’t wait to welcome you back next year.

Pictured left to right; Rob Worsey (Director/Writer of All This Time), Dean Addison (Director of Gretchen), Daniel Smales (Festival Director), Kate Worsey (Producer of All This Time), Alex Masciotra-Milstein (Director/Writer of Disease)

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We are delighted to announce the official nominations for the 2025 Glowflare Horror Film Festival, taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025, at Parkway Cinemas in Beverley, East Yorkshire. With our submissions spanning features and shorts from across the globe, this year’s nominations reflect powerful creativity, innovation, and storytelling.

Most Nominated Films

Among the nominees, several films have risen as standouts across multiple categories:

• All This Time – Directed by Rob Worsey (11 nominations)
• Tears of Sorrow – Directed by Jodie R. Tuccio (10 nominations)
• How To Kill Monsters – Directed by Stewart Sparke (10 nominations)
• The Reign of Queen Ginnarra – Directed by Lawrie Brewster (9 nominations)
• Goodnight Sweetheart – Directed by Kathrin Told (7 nominations)
• The Cellar – Directed by Jamie David Langlands (7 nominations)
• Lost Angels – Directed by Peder Pedersen (6 nominations)
• Gretchen – Directed by Dean Addison (5 nominations)

Nominees by Category

The following nominations showcase the outstanding range of talent and technical achievement across feature and short filmmaking from around the world.

Best Feature Film (40 mins+): All This Time, Blood on the Bleachers, How to Kill Monsters, Lost Angels, The Cellar, The Reign of Queen Ginnarra.

Best Short Film (Under 40 mins): Evil Dinner, Goodnight Sweetheart, Gretchen, Mother Mary, Rip Advisor, Tears of Sorrow, The Abyss, The Shape in the Lake.

Best Director: Dean Addison (Gretchen), Lawrie Brewster (The Reign of Queen Ginnarra), James Langfield (The Cellar), Markham Samuels (Firecrow), Kathrin Told (Goodnight Sweetheart), Peder Pedersen (Lost Angels), Rob Worsey (All This Time), Stewart Sparke (How to Kill Monsters).

Best Screenplay: All This Time, Goodnight Sweetheart, How to Kill Monsters, Lost Angels, Mother Mary, The Abyss, The Cellar, The Reign of Queen Ginnarra.

Best Actor: Adrian Linke (The Shape in the Lake), Andrew Gourlay (The Reign of Queen Ginnarra), Anto Sharp (Gretchen), Bastien Burgi (Rip Advisor), Daniel De Bourg (All This Time), Leonard Patterson (Blood on the Bleachers), Nathan Plumite (Firecrow), Neil James (The Cellar).

Best Actress: Agnes Born (Lost Angels), Angie Sutcliffe (Karen), Arriana Harris (Blood on the Bleachers), Emily Rose Holt (All This Time), Hannah McClean (The Abyss), Lyndsey Craine (How to Kill Monsters), Megan Tremethick (The Reign of Queen Ginnarra), Meghan Adara (The Cellar).

Best Supporting Actor: Gary Sowerby (The Xmascist), Houston Buckley (Blood on the Bleachers), Johnny Vivash (How to Kill Monsters), Micki Stoltt (Lost Angels), Stephen Corrall (The Reign of Queen Ginnarra), Xavo Giménez (Sanitorium).

Best Supporting Actress: Alessandra Aulicino (Candy), Charlotte Marshall (The Cellar), Darcey Brown (All This Time), Emma Pallant (All This Time), Michaela Longden (How to Kill Monsters), Perrine Casper (Tears of Sorrow).

Best Cinematography: All This Time, Goodnight Sweetheart, How to Kill Monsters, Lost Angels, The Birdwatcher, The Cellar, The Reign of Queen Ginnarra, The Shape in the Lake.

Best Editing: All This Time, Goodnight Sweetheart, How to Kill Monsters, Lost Angels, Rip Advisor, Sour Tooth, Tears of Sorrow, The Shape in the Lake.

Best Score: All This Time, Evil Dinner, Firecrow, How to Kill Monsters, Tears of Sorrow, The Birdwatcher, The Reign of Queen Ginnarra, The Shape in the Lake.

Best Sound Design: Disease, Gretchen, How to Kill Monsters, Lady and the Tooth, Rip Advisor, Tears of Sorrow.

Best Special Effects (Practical or CGI): Disease, Firecrow, How to Kill Monsters, Tears of Sorrow, The Reign of Queen Ginnarra, The Shape in the Lake.

Best Hair & Makeup: All This Time, Blood on the Bleachers, Goodnight Sweetheart, Tears of Sorrow, The Reign of Queen Ginnarra, The Xmascist.

Best Creature Design (Practical or CGI): Evil Dinner, Firecrow, How to Kill Monsters, Tears of Sorrow, The Reign of Queen Ginnarra, Uncanny Valley.

Best Film Made for £50,000 or Less: Firecrow, Goodnight Sweetheart, Karen, Sanitorium, Tears of Sorrow, The Cellar, The Dead of Winter, Uncanny Valley.

Best Film Made for £1,000 or Less: Candy, Gretchen, Lady and the Tooth, Mother Mary, Sour Tooth, The Abyss, The Allure, The Shape in the Lake.

Best Kill Scene: How to Kill Monsters, Lost Angels, Mother Mary, Rip Advisor, Rudi: The Blood Nosed Reindeer, Tears of Sorrow.

Best Gorefest: Chainsaws Were Singing, Disease, Goodnight Sweetheart, How to Kill Monsters, Rip Advisor, Rudi: The Blood Nosed Reindeer, Tears of Sorrow, The Five Stages Of…

Best Villain: Angie Sutcliffe (Karen), Cole Williams (Rudi: The Blood Nosed Reindeer), Daniel De Bourg (All This Time), Halo Haynes (Gretchen), Megan Tremethick (The Reign of Queen Ginnarra), Micki Stoltt (Lost Angels), Neil James (The Cellar), Perrine Casper (Tears of Sorrow).

Tickets & Booking

Festival Day Passes £20 each, available for Saturday, Sunday, or both. Each day pass includes; full access to all screenings for the selected day, filmmaker Q&A sessions, and programme guide.

Please note: Entry to the Sunday night awards ceremony is only included with a Sunday pass.

Press & Media Contact

We invite media to publish this announcement and reach out for interviews or additional details. 
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8 Feature and 20 Short Films Selected

We are proud to officially announce the incredible horror films, both shorts and features have been selected for the 2025 Glowflare Horror Film Festival. All filmmakers have now been notified. Please check your FilmFreeway accounts and emails for updates.

Expanding to include feature-length horror films marks a major step forward for us, allowing for even deeper storytelling, broader creative exploration, and a greater platform for our community of filmmakers. From high-concept shorts to immersive full-length nightmares, our lineup represents the full spectrum of horror cinema, and we couldn’t be more excited to share it with you.

A Diverse Celebration of Horror

This year’s selection includes work made on shoestring budgets and films with professional backing, some created for under £1,000, others exceeding £280,000. That range speaks volumes about the talent, dedication, and resourcefulness of today’s horror filmmakers.

Every film in our programme was selected based on its originality, vision, and impact. Whether it was built with DIY effects and raw energy, or crafted with cinematic polish, each film earned its place in our festival through sheer creativity and storytelling power.

Gratitude to Every Filmmaker Who Submitted

We want to offer our heartfelt thanks to everyone who submitted, whether your film was selected or not. Programming this festival is never easy, and narrowing down the submissions was especially challenging. We received an extraordinary amount of quality work, and while we could only select a limited number of films for this year’s two day schedule, every entry was viewed, discussed, and valued.

If your film wasn’t chosen this time, please know this: your work matters, and we want to see more from you in the future. We’re building something that we hope will grow with you.

Looking Ahead 2026 and Beyond

The Glowflare Horror Film Festival is only just getting started. We’re already looking ahead to 2026, where we plan to expand even further, more films, more screens, more time, and more ways to bring your stories to audiences hungry for new horror.

Submissions for the 2026 festival will officially open on 1st May 2025 and remain open until March 2026. Mark your calendars, and start planning your next horrific masterpiece, we can’t wait to see what you create.

Thank You

To all the filmmakers who trusted us with their work, thank you. Whether your film made it into the final lineup or not, your voice contributes to the ongoing evolution of horror cinema. Your imagination, courage, and willingness to explore fear in all its forms are what make this festival possible.

We are committed to growing the festival into a lasting home for horror filmmakers across the world, and we’re just getting started.

See you in May.

Daniel Smales
Festival Director
Glowflare Horror Film Festival

Glowflare Horror Film Festival is thrilled to reveal the official lineup for its 2The Glowflare Horror Film Festival returns with a thrilling expansion in 2025, now spanning two full days of spine-tingling cinema. Here is the official line up. 

Feature Films

• All This Time (Rob Worsey) – United Kingdom
• Blood on the Bleachers (Chase Dudley) – United States
• Chainsaws Were Singing (Sander Maran) – Estonia
• Lost Angels (Peder Pedersen) – Denmark
• The Caretaker (Luke Tedder) – United Kingdom
• The Cellar (Jamie David Langlands) – United Kingdom
• The Reign of Queen Ginnarra (Lawrie Brewster) – United Kingdom
• Tribe (Dan J Asma) – United States

Short Films

• Candy (Giuseppe Marino) – Italy
• Disease (Alex Masciotra-Milsteiin) – Canada
• Etripe Advisor (Ludovic Matthey) – Switzerland
• Evil Dinner (Jose Murzia) – Spain
• Firecrow (Markham Samuels) – Canada
• Goodnight Sweetheart (Kathrin Told) – Austria
• Lady and the Tooth (Shaun Clark) – United Kingdom
• Mother Mary (Warren Dudley) – United Kingdom
• Rudi: The Blood Nosed Reindeer (Cole Williams) – United States
• Sanitorium (Bruno Martínez) – Spain
• Sour Tooth (Scott McIntosh) – United Kingdom
• Tears of Sorrow (Jodie R. Tuccio) – France
• The Abyss (Orlando Del Maestro, Josh Flower) – United Kingdom
• The Allure (Josh Wood) – Canada
• The Birdwatcher (Ryan Mackfall) – United Kingdom
• The Dead of Winter (Stephen Graves) – United Kingdom
• The Five Stages Of… (Glenn L Lissner) – United States
• The Shape in the Lake (Falko Jakobs) – Germany
• The Xmascist (Andy Winward) – United Kingdom
• Uncanny Valley (Diego Pino) – Venezuela

The Event

Taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025 at Parkway Cinemas in Beverley, the event promises to immerse audiences in the boldest, bloodiest, and most inventive horror films from around the world. Building on the success of the Glowflare Short Film Festival in January, this new horror-focused chapter introduces feature-length films alongside a handpicked selection of shorts, highlighting creativity in horror cinema from newcomers to seasoned creators.

A Celebration of Genre

This year’s lineup features films that span the full spectrum of horror cinema, with selections covering every official festival category: Animation, Comedy, Folk, Found Footage, Gore / Extreme, Monster / Creature, Psychological, Sci-Fi / Fantasy, Slasher, Supernatural, and Zombie. From psychologically disturbing features to darkly comedic shorts, from experimental folk horror to blood-soaked creature carnage. The festival showcases the incredible range and depth of modern horror storytelling.

Filmmaking at Every Scale Budgets from £0 to £280,000

The Glowflare Horror Film Festival is proud to support filmmakers at every level. This year’s programme includes: films made for as little as £0 and feature films with budgets reaching $350,000 (approximately £280,000 at completion). This wide range of production scales highlights the ingenuity, passion, and raw creativity that drives independent horror, no matter the budget.

Tickets & Booking

Festival Day Passes £20 each
Available for Saturday, Sunday, or both. Each day pass includes:

• Full access to all screenings for the selected day
• Live filmmaker Q&A sessions
• Printed programme guide

Please note: Entry to the Sunday night awards ceremony is only included with a Sunday pass.

Book online: beverley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/glowflare-horror-film-festival

Press & Media Contact

We invite media to publish this announcement and reach out for interviews or additional details. 
For any further information, please contact:

Email: press@glowflarehorrorfestival.com
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The shadows are stirring as the Glowflare Horror Film Festival reveals the first three films selected for its 2025 edition, offering horror fans a chilling taste of what’s to come this May. Taking place on 17–18 May 2025 at Parkway Cinema in Beverley, East Yorkshire, the festival promises two packed days of terrifying tales, filmmaker Q&As, and a passionate community of horror lovers.

Glowflare Horror Film Festival 2025 is set to be a thrilling celebration of horror from the ground up, championing new voices, unforgettable monsters, and unforgettable cinematic nightmares. These first selections are just the beginning of what’s shaping up to be a boundary-pushing programme. The full lineup of shorts and features will be revealed on Monday 21^st April.

These feature-length indie horror films showcase fearless storytelling and bold creative visions, made by passionate filmmakers outside the studio system. From psychological drama to epic fantasy, embodying the daring spirit of independent horror. We’re proud to spotlight these voices.

All This Time (2025), directed by Rob Worsey. Courtesy of Relic Films.

Emily Rose Holt stars as Grace, a mother trapped in an endless time loop with a mysterious vampire (Dan De Bourg). As she relives the same haunting night within a strange house, Grace must uncover the truth of the party that preceded it, the secrets held by a cryptic housekeeper (Emma Pallant), and her own repressed memories, if she hopes to escape and return to her child.

The Reign of Queen Ginnarra
Written and Directed by Lawrie Brewster

The Reign of Queen Ginnarra (2025), directed by Lawrie Brewster. Courtesy of British Horror Studio.

Megan Tremethick brings regal menace to Queen Ginnarra, whose obsession with destroying her exiled brother, Prince Eldoran (Andrew Gourlay), leads her to embrace dark magic. Their unseen but mounting conflict simmers with tension, as ancient power and personal vengeance collide in this epic dark fantasy.

The Cellar
Written and Directed by Jamie David Langlands

The Cellar (2025), directed by Jamie David Langlands. Courtesy of Double Take Pictures.

Meghan Adara leads as Abigail, a young woman who wakes underground with no memory of who she is. Surrounded by unsettling strangers. Gabriel (Neil James), Laura (Charlotte Marshall), and Sarah (Mickaela Sands), Abigail must piece together her identity and escape a waking nightmare in this chilling psychological thriller.

Tickets & Submissions

Festival Day Passes £20 each
Available for Saturday, Sunday, or both. Each day pass includes:

• Full access to all screenings for the selected day
• Live filmmaker Q&A sessions
• Printed programme guide

Please note: Entry to the Sunday night awards ceremony is only included with a Sunday pass.

Book Here: beverley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/glowflare-horror-film-festival

Final Submissions Open Until 18 April at 23:59 BST
Submit your horror short or feature across genres like supernatural, folk, psychological, slasher, sci-fi horror, and more.

Submit via: filmfreeway.com/GlowflareHorrorFilmFestival

Key Dates

• Final Submission Deadline: 18 April 2025
• Selections Announcement: 21 April 2025
• Nominations Announcement: 2 May 2025
• Festival Dates: 17–18 May 2025
• Awards Presentation: 18 May 2025 (evening)

Press & Media Contact

We invite media to publish this announcement and reach out for interviews or additional details. 
For any further information, please contact:

Email: press@glowflarehorrorfestival.com
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One Last Chance to Submit Your Horror Film

The Glowflare Horror Film Festival is issuing a final call to all horror filmmakers—this is your last chance to submit your film for consideration in our 2025 edition. The final deadline for submissions is 18th April 2025 at 23:59 BST, after which entries will close for the 2025 season. Submissions will reopen later this year for the 2026 festival.

Selected films will be announced on 21st April 2025, and the festival will take place over two terrifying days—17–18 May 2025—at Parkway Cinema Beverley, East Yorkshire. Expect a packed programme of horror screenings, live filmmaker Q&As, networking opportunities, and a Sunday evening awards ceremony recognising the best in independent horror cinema.

Submit Your Film

We welcome short and feature-length horror films across all subgenres—including supernatural, folk, psychological, gore/extreme, creature features, slasher, zombie, sci-fi horror, and more.

Final Submission Deadline:
 18 April 2025 at 23:59 BST
Submit via FilmFreeway: filmfreeway.com/GlowflareHorrorFilmFestival
Student & Gold member discounts available

Key Dates

• Final Submission Deadline: 18 April 2025
• Selections Announcement: 21 April 2025
• Nominations Announcement: 2 May 2025
• Festival Dates: 17–18 May 2025
• Awards Ceremony: Evening of Sunday 18 May (Sunday day pass required for entry)

Festival Passes – On Sale Now

 £20 per day – Choose Saturday, Sunday, or both days for the full experience.
Each day pass includes:

• Access to all horror screenings for the chosen day
• Printed festival programme guide
• Live filmmaker Q&A sessions
• Entry to Sunday’s awards ceremony (Sunday pass required)

 Book online now:
https://beverley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/glowflare-horror-film-festival

For More Information

• Ticketing Enquiries:
  Parkway Cinemas – www.parkwaycinemas.co.uk or call 01482 968090
• Festival & Press Enquiries:
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Submit your film via FilmFreeway before the deadline to be part of one of the UK’s newest horror film festivals, where filmmakers have the chance to connect with a global audience, engage in live Q&A sessions, and celebrate the boldest in independent horror storytelling.

Final Submission Window

29 March – 18 April 2025

• Standard: £15.00
• Student / FilmFreeway Gold Members: £12.50

Key Date

Selections Notification: 21 April 2025

Full Submission Timeline

• Early Bird Deadline: 14 February 2025
  £7.50 Standard / £5.00 Student & Gold
• Regular Deadline: 7 March 2025
  £10.00 Standard / £7.50 Student & Gold
• Late Deadline: 28 March 2025
  £12.50 Standard / £10.00 Student & Gold
• Extended Deadline: 18 April 2025
  £15.00 Standard / £12.50 Student & Gold
• Notification Date: 21 April 2025
• Festival Event Dates: 17–18 May 2025

Don’t miss your chance to bring your nightmare to life on the big screen. Submit now and be part of the Glowflare Horror Film Festival, taking place 17–18 May 2025 at Parkway Cinema Beverley.

Members of the press are invited to contact us via email at press@glowflarehorrorfestival.com for further details and inquiries. For questions or support, please contact us via our Contact Page or email submissions@glowflarehorrorfestival.com.

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Tickets Now Available for the Inaugural Glowflare Short Film Festival at Beverley Parkway Cinemas

The wait is over Glowflare Horror Film Festival is excited to announce that tickets for its debut two-day horror event are now on sale! Taking place on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025 at the atmospheric Parkway Cinema Beverley, this chilling celebration of horror cinema will showcase a blood-curdling mix of short and feature-length films from around the world, with select sessions followed by live Q&As with the filmmakers.

Festival Day Pass – £20 Per Day

This year’s event runs across two days, and attendees can purchase a £20 day pass for either day or attend both days for the full experience.

Each Day Pass Includes:

• Access to All Film Screenings
  Entry to all horror screenings scheduled on the selected day. From slashers to supernatural, animation to folk horror, each block promises fear, fun, and fantastic filmmaking.
• Festival Programme Guide
  A printed schedule and film guide to help you navigate the screenings, including film synopses, categories, and director notes.
• Live Filmmaker Q&As
  Selected films will be followed by interactive Q&A sessions with the directors and cast, giving insight into the blood, sweat, and screams behind the scenes.

Important Note About the Awards Ceremony

The Glowflare Awards Presentation will take place on the evening of Sunday 18th May. Only Sunday day pass holders will have access to the ceremony, where we’ll honour outstanding horror talent with awards for Best Feature, Best Short, Best Director, and more. If you want to witness the final celebration and see who takes home the trophies, you’ll need a Sunday pass.

How to Book

Festival passes go on sale from 1st April 2025 via:
https://beverley.parkwaycinemas.co.uk/glowflare-horror-film-festival

Submissions Are Still Open – Final Deadline: 18 April 2025

There’s still time to submit your horror film to be part of our terrifying lineup. We accept both short and feature-length films in the following categories:

• Animation
• Comedy Horror
• Folk
• Found Footage
• General
• Gore / Extreme
• Monster / Creature
• Psychological
• Sci-Fi / Fantasy
• Slasher
• Supernatural
• Zombie

Final Deadline: 18 April 2025
Submit via FilmFreeway. Discounts available for students and Gold members.

Key Dates

• Selections Announced: 21 April 2025
• Nominations Announced: 5 May 2025
• Festival Dates: 17–18 May 2025
• Awards Ceremony: Evening of 18 May (Sunday pass required for entry)

Contact & Socials

• Ticket Enquiries:
  Contact Parkway Cinemas via www.parkwaycinemas.co.uk or call 01482 968090
• Press & Festival Questions:
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Members of the press are invited to contact us via email at press@glowflarehorrorfestival.com for further details and inquiries.

The Importance of Independent Cinema

In today’s cinematic landscape, where large chains and commercial blockbusters dominate the screen, independent cinemas like Parkway play a vital role in nurturing creative expression and diversity in film. They provide a platform for the strange, the unsettling, the unexpected, exactly the kinds of stories we seek to showcase at Glowflare.

This mission is at the heart of our festival: giving voice to filmmakers who dare to challenge genre norms, explore new forms of fear, and reimagine horror through a fresh, independent lens. Hosting Glowflare at a venue that has championed indie films from the beginning makes Parkway Cinema Beverley the perfect partner.

A Legacy of Independence

Since its founding in 1983 by Gerald and Denise Parkes, the Parkway Cinema chain has been a champion of independent filmmaking across the UK. For over four decades, it has cultivated spaces where filmmakers can experiment, connect with audiences, and present stories that push creative and thematic boundaries.

This legacy of creative freedom is precisely why we chose Parkway Beverley as our festival’s home. Without independent venues like Parkway, many horror filmmakers, especially those working outside the mainstream, would struggle to find audiences for their daring work. The Glowflare Horror Film Festival is here to change that.

A Venue Built for Fear

With six state-of-the-art screens and a total seating capacity of 980, Parkway Cinema Beverley offers the perfect atmosphere for horror cinema. Each screen is equipped with Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound and Christie digital projection, ensuring that every scream, scare, and shadow is experienced at the highest quality.

Our primary screenings will take place in the cinema’s largest auditorium, featuring 4K digital projection and over 260 seats, setting the stage for an immersive and unforgettable horror experience. An additional screen will host more terrifying tales throughout the weekend.

A Creative Hub for Horror Filmmakers

Beyond its impressive technical specs, Parkway Beverley is a venue that supports and empowers filmmakers. It fosters a welcoming, community focused environment where creators and audiences engage directly, through Q&A sessions, networking, and shared experiences.

This intimate connection between filmmaker and viewer is a cornerstone of independent horror and central to what makes Glowflare more than just a festival. It’s not just about screening films, it’s about celebrating the art, sharing the fear, and creating lasting conversations.

Why Parkway Cinema Matters to Horror

For horror filmmakers, Parkway Cinema represents more than a screening space, it’s a venue that celebrates creativity, bravery, and the darker corners of storytelling. For horror lovers, it’s a place to experience the genre in its rawest, most thrilling form, among fellow fans and creators who live for the same chills.

By partnering with Parkway, we’re building a legacy that’s about more than films. It’s about creating a space where horror is respected as an art form, and where filmmakers who dare to provoke, disturb, and terrify can connect with a dedicated and open-minded audience.

We’re proud to call Parkway Cinema Beverley the home of the Glowflare Horror Film Festival, where independent horror thrives and the future of fear comes to life on screen.

This is your last chance to submit your film without paying the extended deadline rates!

Late Submission (Until 28 March 2025):

• Standard: £12.50
• Student / Gold Members: £10.00

After 28 March, final submission fees will apply:

Extended Final Deadline (29 March – 18 April 2025):

• Standard: £15.00
• Student / Gold Members: £12.50

Full Submission Timeline

• Early Bird Deadline: 14 February 2025
  £7.50 Standard / £5.00 Student & Gold
• Regular Deadline: 7 March 2025
  £10.00 Standard / £7.50 Student & Gold
• Late Deadline: 28 March 2025
  £12.50 Standard / £10.00 Student & Gold
• Extended Deadline: 18 April 2025
  £15.00 Standard / £12.50 Student & Gold
• Notification Date: 21 April 2025
• Festival Event Dates: 17–18 May 2025

Categories

We accept both short and feature-length horror films across these sinister subgenres:

• Animation – Stop-motion, experimental, and animated horrors.
• Comedy – Films that blend laughter with fear.
• Folk – Rural terror, ancient rituals, and folklore nightmares.
• Found Footage – Immersive horrors blurring fiction and reality.
• General – Unique and unconventional horrors that defy subgenres.
• Gore / Extreme – Brutality, splatter, and boundary-pushing content.
• Monster / Creature – Beasts, vampires, werewolves, and unknown horrors.
• Psychological – Slow-burn dread, paranoia, and descent into madness.
• Sci-Fi / Fantasy – Futuristic, otherworldly, and speculative horror.
• Slasher – Masked maniacs, brutal kills, and relentless terror.
• Supernatural – Ghosts, hauntings, and paranormal entities.
• Zombie – The undead rise again in apocalyptic nightmares.

Members of the press are invited to contact us via email at press@glowflarehorrorfestival.com for further details and inquiries. For questions or support, please contact us via our Contact Page or email submissions@glowflarehorrorfestival.com.

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