About Us
Oh the horror...
The Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest is South Carolina’s first and only horror film festival. Our mission is to showcase and celebrate the best independent horror films from all over the world,. Being a genre that many film festivals overlook, we want to provide an outlet for the horror filmmakers and fans alike to see and exhibit movies that they otherwise may not have a chance to see on the big screen. CSHFF is an iMDB qualifying event and a Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festival on FilmFreeway.
Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest also shines a special spotlight on South Carolina produced films and filmmakers, featuring a special "Homegrown Horror" award. We want to encourage and inspire up and coming filmmakers by providing a venue to showcase their work along side seasoned professionals in the film industry.
From professional filmmakers to the novice, from modest to no budget, we showcase all types of films in every category of horror. Slasher, thriller, psychological, zombie, classic, animation, sci-fi, documentary, found footage, vampire, fantasy, and any other type you can imagine. Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest will host world premieres, exclusives screenings, and some of the newest and best horror films worldwide.
Step aside Oscars, the "Crimmy's" are here to steal the spotlight! This event is the ultimate stage for filmmakers and screenwriters to showcase their talent. With over 20 categories, all Official Selections will compete to win the prestigious Crimmy trophy.
Each trophy is handmade and signed by Tony Rosen, the mastermind behind special effects in blockbuster horror films like "The Conjuring" and "Annabelle." Tony is also the creator of the infamous "Annabelle" doll that made audiences shiver in theaters.
Our festival is proudly sponsored by ShortsTV, the world's biggest distributor of short films. The selected short films have a chance to be broadcasted worldwide on ShortsTV's cable channel, which airs Oscar-winning short films globally. With our festival being the only horror film fest sponsored by ShortsTV, this is an incredible opportunity for filmmakers to have their work seen by millions worldwide.
Crimson Screen is a celebration of all things horror, from sci-fi to fantasy, comedy to experimental, and everything in between. We're committed to showcasing the widest variety of horror films and screenplays possible. With so much creative talent on display, you're guaranteed to find something that will scare you silly, make you laugh, or leave you on the edge of your seat. Come walk the famous dREaD Carpet at Crimson Screen!
Festival Director - Tommy Faircloth
Festival Director Tommy Faircloth is a proud native of South Carolina, where he harnessed his passion for storytelling at the University of South Carolina. With an accomplished career as a PGA-accredited producer, and award-winning writer, and director, Faircloth has carved a niche in the horror film genre with his chilling creations from his production company, Horse Creek Productions.
His notable works, including "Dollface," "Family Possessions," and the spine-tingling "A Nun's Curse," showcase his unique ability to captivate audiences and evoke a sense of dread. Faircloth's films have reached a global audience, finding homes with prestigious distributors such as Breaking Glass Pictures, Sony Entertainment, 4Digital Media, and Uncork'd Entertainment. His commitment to celebrating independent cinema shines through in his role as the director of the Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest, where he fosters innovative storytelling in the horror film community.
In tandem with Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest, Faircloth also helms South Carolina Underground Film Festival, (SCUFF) a celebration of all genres of independent cinema that has become a beloved tradition in South Carolina over the past 10 years. Both festivals hold significant prestige, being recognized as IMDb-qualifying events and earning a spot in FilmFreeway's elite list of the "Top 100 Best Reviewed Film Festivals" out of more than 12,000 festivals worldwide. With each festival, Faircloth continues to shine a light on emerging talent, creating a vibrant platform for filmmakers to share their work and connect with passionate audiences.
