Festival Director Daniel Smales launches the inaugural Glowflare Horror Film Festival this May in Beverley, following January’s acclaimed short film event. Featuring over 8 feature films and 20 shorts, the lineup celebrates originality and vision across all budget levels. Submissions for the 2026 edition open 1st May. Horror fans, get ready.
The Glowflare Horror Film Festival returns May 17–18, 2025, with two days of chilling cinema in Beverley. Featuring global horror films, shorts and features, across all genres, from gore to psychological thrillers. Enjoy screenings, filmmaker Q&As, and an awards ceremony. Tickets and details available through Parkway Cinemas.
Final submission deadline for the festival is April 18, 2025. Submit your film before fees increase. Rates: £15.00 standard, £12.50 for students/Gold members. After this date, our submissions close for the 2025 event. Submit through FilmFreeway and visit our website for full guidelines. Short and feature films welcome.
Parkway Cinema Beverley is more than just a film venue, it’s a hub for independent cinema, perfectly aligned with our festival’s values. With state of the art equipment and a commitment to showcasing diverse voices, it offers filmmakers the ideal space to connect with audiences and celebrate creativity in filmmaking.
The regular submission deadline for the Glowflare Short Film Festival is November 15, 2024. Submit your film before fees increase. Rates: £12.50 standard, £10.00 for students/Gold members. After this date, late fees apply. Submit through FilmFreeway and visit our website for full guidelines. Short and feature films welcome.
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The regular submission deadline for the Glowflare Horror Film Festival is March 7, 2025. Submit your film before fees increase. Rates: £10.00 standard, £7.50 for students/Gold members. After this date, late fees apply. Submit through FilmFreeway and visit our website for full guidelines. Short and feature films are welcome.
As the driving force behind the Glowflare Horror Film Festival, Daniel Smales brings a wealth of experience in filmmaking. His journey began in musical theatre, and he has since worked in various roles, including acting and filmmaking, with notable performances in films like Death Walks and No Reasons.
The regular submission deadline for the Glowflare Horror Film Festival is February 14, 2025. Submit your film before fees increase. Rates: £7.50 standard, £5.00 for students/Gold members. After this date, late fees apply. Submit through FilmFreeway and visit our website for full guidelines. Short and feature films welcome.
