Atlanta Horror Film Festival Awards

Presented to the standout feature-length horror film, recognized for storytelling, craft, and overall impact.

*Kombucha

Director Jake Myers - WINNER

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 - WINNER

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 - WINNER

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 - WINNER

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 - WINNER

Celebrates a Georgia-made short film or filmmaker, honoring the strength of the local horror community.

* Bishop's Day

Director Christopher Kelly - WINNER

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 - WINNER

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  - WINNER

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 - WINNER

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 - WINNER

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 - WINNER

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.\

* McCurdy Point 

Directors Jeremy Brothers, Nick Paonessa - WINNER

Chosen by festival audiences, this award highlights the short film that connected most strongly with viewers.

Silent FRAGMENTS

Director Andy Perez

Special recognition from the festival jury for a feature film that demonstrates exceptional quality or innovation.

MEAT

Director Roger Conners

Special recognition from the festival jury for a short film that demonstrates exceptional quality or innovation.

Macabre

Directors Erik Champney, Zack Cherry