HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST
OCTOBER 7-8 2023

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HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST
OCTOBER 7-8 2023

HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST OCTOBER 7-8 2023 HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST OCTOBER 7-8 2023 HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST OCTOBER 7-8 2023
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HORROR FilmMakers! SUBMIT ON FILM FREEWAY

FILM FREEWAY

The First step to fame and fortune!

"The COOLEST film festival trophy ever conceived!"--Bret Lada, director of The Andy Baker Tape

"The COOLEST film festival trophy ever conceived!"--Bret Lada, director of The Andy Baker Tape

"The COOLEST film festival trophy ever conceived!"--Bret Lada, director of The Andy Baker Tape

Wouldn't this trophy look great on your bookshelf?  Enter your film in the 2023 Highlands Horror Film Fest now!

"It’s official…The Andy Baker Tape has been acquired by TERROR FILMS for distribution"

"The COOLEST film festival trophy ever conceived!"--Bret Lada, director of The Andy Baker Tape

"The COOLEST film festival trophy ever conceived!"--Bret Lada, director of The Andy Baker Tape

Winner of BEST NEW JERSEY FILM at the 2021 Highlands Horror Film Fest


FILMMAKERS SAY YES TO HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST...

WAS A BLAST!

'JERSEY NIGHT' WAS THE BEST!

WELL WORTH IT!

  Highlands Horror Film Festival was a blast! From the welcoming staff to the awesome horror decor, you could really tell this festival cares immensely about independent horror filmmakers. Thank you so much to the entire team for screening our film 'For Roger' and for awarding it 'Best Debut Feature Film'! 

--AARON BARTUSKA

WELL WORTH IT!

'JERSEY NIGHT' WAS THE BEST!

WELL WORTH IT!

 What a blast to be part of this festival! Not only does Rob and the HHFF team care but they make the experience more than cinema but a community experience at a beautiful backdrop. Well worth for filmmakers to submit.... Ty so much for screening [Within the Frame] and awarding it Best College short! 

--JAY KAY

'JERSEY NIGHT' WAS THE BEST!

'JERSEY NIGHT' WAS THE BEST!

'JERSEY NIGHT' WAS THE BEST!

 Huge thanks to Rob and his crew who put together a great weekend event. "Jersey Night" was the best! My favorite part of this festival was the Q&A sessions with the award winners and a chance to meet and talk with other filmmakers .....
I would highly recommend this festival! 

--BROOKS  WIESZCZEK

Awards! REcognition! FUn for All!

    FILMMAKERS ARE STOKED ABOUT HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST...

    A GREAT WEEKEND!

    THE COOLEST AWARDS!

    THE COOLEST AWARDS!

     Do yourself a favor and submit here….we had an enthusiastic crowd turn up for a packed screening of The Andy Baker Tape and we were lucky enough to walk away with the COOLEST film festival trophy ever conceived. Thank you Highlands. This was a great weekend.

    --BRET LADA

    THE COOLEST AWARDS!

    THE COOLEST AWARDS!

    THE COOLEST AWARDS!

     They had a great lineup and some of the coolest awards! They really do what they can to make everyone feel like a part of the festival, whether you're a filmmaker or just a fan. I hope they stick around because I'm excited to return! --MANNY SERRANO

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

    THE COOLEST AWARDS!

    HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

     It had a perfect atmosphere and setting with awesome Halloween decorations. A huge thank you to Rob Kneller and the festival team for being kind, welcoming and for awarding my short film "Momma, Don't Go" the Best Short Film award! I highly recommend submitting to this festival and I hope to be back in the future.

    --RAFAEL DE LEON JR.

    FILMMAKERS RAVE ABOUT HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST...

    RECOMMENDED!

    ONE OF THE BEST!

    RECOMMENDED!

     A great festival in a great historic, scenic town, rich in its history,
    highly recommended! 

    TOM PHILlIPS, Filmmaker

    AWESOME!

    ONE OF THE BEST!

    RECOMMENDED!

     Highlands being able to utilize a drive-in theater was awesome! I ...Mr. Mops was well-received which made me happy! EARL MARTIN, Filmmaker

    ONE OF THE BEST!

    ONE OF THE BEST!

    ONE OF THE BEST!

     Hands down, one of the BEST film festivals that any up and coming filmmaker could be a part of! 

    ANTONIO PANTOJA, Filmmaker

    FILMMAKERS AGREE HIGHLANDS HORROR FILM FEST IS...

    VERY GOOD!

    "ON MY GO-TO LIST"

    INCREDIBLE!

      Highlands Film Fest is a very good film festival!.
    They constantly supported me by e-mail and social media.
    I would love to enter again next time! 

    KEISHI SUENAGA, Director COLD FEET

    INCREDIBLE!

    "ON MY GO-TO LIST"

    INCREDIBLE!

      

    The Highlands Film Festival--- is the NEW FILM FESTIVAL GEM OF THE JERSEY SHORE.... Rob & his team are very knowledgeable and put together an incredible, curated line up of films. -LIV ANTON Writer/Director 

    "ON MY GO-TO LIST"

    "ON MY GO-TO LIST"

    "ON MY GO-TO LIST"

      Great festival! Highly recommend submitting a film or attending their future festivals! I know in the future I will have highlands on my go-to list! Honored to be apart of their festival. LYNDSAY BARASSE, THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED

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