SCREAMS BY THE SEA RETURNS!
We're thrilled to announce that SCREAMS BY THE SEA is back for its second year, following an incredible debut in 2024!
Screams By The Sea is a one-day event packed with thrills, chills, & amazing opportunities. The main stage will show 5 feature films, a short film selection, script pitches, & an awards ceremony where the audience will have the chance to cast their vote for “Best Film”.
We are also very excited to bring to you a slew of industry talks, workshops and Q&As in our Industry Hub.
● Feature Films ● Short Films ● Screenplays
Program announcement: 24.02.2025
ABOUT OUR FILM FESTIVAL
"Screams By The Sea" International Film Festival is a celebration of independent horror & genre cinema hosted in the heart of Bournemouth,UK. We’re on a mission to discover and promote diverse & emerging talent. Screening 5 feature films & an hour of shorts that will keep film lovers on the edge of their seats as well as a series of industry talks and workshops to expand any indie filmmakers skill sets. But that's not all! In addition to our screenings, networking, & film making panels, we’re thrilled to host a screenwriting competition that will launch your horror story onto the big screen. Four talented screen writers will be shortlisted & invited to present their stories in the spotlight of the main stage at the event. The winning script will be produced by Silent D Pictures and the writer will be offered a contract for the production of the film.
Full festival passes are: £24.
That includes:
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5 Feature films;
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1 hour of short films;
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Industry talks and Q&A’s;
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Screenwriting competition;
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Hot-Swap Tables;
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Audience choice award ceremony;
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Filmmaker networking drinks.
Day Passes:
In 2024 ‘Screams By The Sea’ awarded one winning screenplay with a production deal. The film is now in pre-production with Silent D Pictures.
We're bringing that opportunity to 2025!
The festival invites budding screenwriters to submit their original, self-contained, horror feature film screenplays by the 10th Feb 2025 for the chance to win a production deal with Silent D Pictures. Four of the best screenplays will be shortlisted and the writers invited to pitcth their stories to the audience of the festival where one screenplay will be awarded - Best Screenplay award.
Our professional readers are ready for your tales.
THE SCRIPT COMPETITION
SUBMISSIONS FOR 2025
ARE NOW CLOSED
SPONSORSHIP & MARKETING
OPPORTUNITIES
If you wish to be part of the festival and take advantage of the amazing opportunities we have prepared, you can download our Marketing, Sponsorship & Exhibitors guide bellow.
MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES CLOSE ON: 17.02.25
