Congratulations to all of our talented filmmakers this year. Winners announced Sunday Oct. 19 at 11:15 pm
Presented to the standout feature-length horror film, recognized for storytelling, craft, and overall impact.
Kombucha
Director Jake Myers
McCurdy Point
Directors Jeremy Brothers, Nick Paonessa
MEAT
Director Roger Conners
NOSEEUMS
Director Raven DeShay Carter
Rufus
Director Mars Roberge
Awarded to a short horror film that shows originality, tension, and the ability to scare, disturb, or surprise in a compact format.
Firecrow
Director Markham Samuels
Monster Medicine
Director Veronica Felicity Johnson
Ogun Oru
Director Christopher Rucinski
The Showffeür
Director Taylor Martin
The Widower
Director Michael Buran
Recognizes outstanding direction in a feature film, with special attention to pacing, mood, and vision.
Bampire
Director Taylor Morden
DEVOUR
Director Scott Bradley Hansen
I See The Demon
Director Jacob Lees Johnson
Street Trash
Director Ryan Kruger
The Knock Knock Man
Director Joseph Mazzaferro
Recognizes outstanding direction in a short film, highlighting creativity, atmosphere, and storytelling within a limited runtime.
BEE STING
Director George Segress
Last Story
Director Erick Solis
Lily
Director Samuel DeAngelis
Macabre
Directors Erik Champney, Zack Cherry
The Contest
Director South Turk
Celebrates a Georgia-made feature film or filmmaker, showcasing local talent and creativity.
DEVOUR
Director Scott Bradley Hansen
We're So Dead
Director Ken MacLaughlin
Celebrates a Georgia-made short film or filmmaker, honoring the strength of the local horror community.
Bishop's Day
Director Christopher Kelly
Night Shift at Ned's
Director Hagen Mattingly
Shit Happens
Directors Matison LeBlanc, Ryan D'Souza
The Christmas Hitlist
Director Jonathan Andrew Nettleton
The Watchers
Director Annie Tudora
Recognizes outstanding use of practical or digital effects to deliver unforgettable moments of carnage, horror makeup, and gruesome visuals that embody the spirit of horror.
Frankenbabes From Beyond The Grave!
Director Andrew Bowser
Help, I'm Alien Pregnant
Director THUNDERLIPS
Jokers Wild
Director Aaron William Bennett
Monster Medicine
Director Veronica Felicity Johnson
Unstrung
Director Jerold Wallace
Given to the film with a dark, unsettling, and wildly original idea that pushes horror into bold new territory.
American Cheese
Director Kate Thulin
BZRK
Director Chandler Clarke
Glory Hole
Director Andoni Fernandez
Sewing Machine
Director Tyler Hagen
To Hell With You
Director Jason Sheedy
For the film that gets under your skin and lingers long after the credits roll.
Body Worn Video
Director Tony Hipwell
Firecrow
Director Markham Samuels
Lochia
Director Adon Rackson
The Contest
Director South Turk
The Showffeür
Director Taylor Martin
Presented to a film that masterfully blends horror and humor, delivering scares and laughs in equal measure.
A Really Good Deal
Director Sarah Stephens
Attempted Murder
Director Gavin J. Konop
Dry January
Director C.J. Arellano
Evil Vinyl 1982
Director Robert Therrell
THE TRUNK
Director Craig Blair
Recognizes an emerging filmmaker whose vision, creativity, and execution mark them as a rising force in horror.
A Really Good Deal
Director Sarah Stephens
Silent FRAGMENTS
Director Andy Perez
The Baby
Director Taylor Bustamante
The Provider
Director Rebecca Newman
We're So Dead
Director Ken MacLaughlin
Chosen by festival audiences, this award highlights the feature film that connected most strongly with viewers.\
Announced Sunday, October 19 at 11:15 pm
Chosen by festival audiences, this award highlights the short film that connected most strongly with viewers.
Announced Sunday, October 19 at 11:15 pm
Special recognition from the festival jury for a feature film that demonstrates exceptional quality or innovation.
Announced Sunday, October 19 at 11:15 pm
Special recognition from the festival jury for a short film that demonstrates exceptional quality or innovation.
Announced Sunday, October 19 at 11:15 pm
2025 Atlanta Horror Film Festival
We present 15 Awards in 2025.
Winners in each category will receive a crystal trophy to mark their achievement.
Best Feature Film
Presented to the standout feature-length horror film, recognized for storytelling, craft, and overall impact.
Best Short Film
Awarded to a short horror film that shows originality, tension, and the ability to scare, disturb, or surprise in a compact format.
Best Director – Feature
Recognizes outstanding direction in a feature film, with special attention to pacing, mood, and vision.
Best Director – Short
Recognizes outstanding direction in a short film, highlighting creativity, atmosphere, and storytelling within a limited runtime.
Best Local Feature
Celebrates a Georgia-made feature film or filmmaker, showcasing local talent and creativity.
Best Local Short
Celebrates a Georgia-made short film or filmmaker, honoring the strength of the local horror community.
Best Blood & Gore
Recognizes outstanding use of practical or digital effects to deliver unforgettable moments of carnage, horror makeup, and gruesome visuals that embody the spirit of horror.
Twisted Vision Award
Given to the film with a dark, unsettling, and wildly original idea that pushes horror into bold new territory.
Nightmare Fuel Award
For the film that gets under your skin and lingers long after the credits roll.
Best Horror Comedy
Presented to a film that masterfully blends horror and humor, delivering scares and laughs in equal measure.
Breakout Filmmaker
Recognizes an emerging filmmaker whose vision, creativity, and execution mark them as a rising force in horror.
Audience Choice - Feature
Chosen by festival audiences, this award highlights the feature film that connected most strongly with viewers.
Audience Choice - Short
Chosen by festival audiences, this award highlights the short film that connected most strongly with viewers.
Jury Award - Feature
Special recognition from the festival jury for a feature film that demonstrates exceptional quality or innovation.
Jury Award - Short
Special recognition from the festival jury for a short film that demonstrates exceptional quality or innovation.
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