The Dark Fest is an IMDB qualifying film and script award festival. filmfreeway.com/TheDarkFest We accept feature films, short films, short film scripts and digital media projects in the following genres: Horror, Sci-Fi, Mystery, film noir, and Thriller. Including any cross-genre films that strongly incorporate at least one of these genres. Feature films are in award competition only and will not be screened. Films are in competition for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards. Fan films are also accepted. Additional winning categories will receive laurels and digital certificates.