SOS Presents:

06/04/2024

Sci-Fi. Horror. Drama. Comedy.

06/03/2024

Two films doing well on streaming originally began as short films that screened at the SOS Indie Horror Film Festival-with one winning an award. It’s great to see them continuing on the journey.

03/06/2023

The SOS Indie Horror Film Fest is gearing up for 2023! Filmmakers wanting to submit short horror films or trailers can submit now at
https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its seventh year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and pl...

02/20/2023

The 2023 Hilliard Short Film Festival is now accepting submissions. Films must be 12 minutes or less with credits and be PG-13 or under in rating. Early Bird pricing runs until February 28th, and there's a discount for under 18 and student filmmakers.
Screening is May 20th in Hilliard, OH.

https://filmfreeway.com/HilliardShortFilmFestival

The Hilliard Short Film Festival, presented by the Hilliard Arts Council, collects the best and brightest short films from central Ohio and beyond. This yea...

02/04/2023

The 2023 Hilliard Short Film Festival is now accepting submissions. Films must be 10 minutes or less with credits and be PG-13 or under in rating. Early Bird pricing runs until February 28th, and there's a discount for under 18 and student filmmakers.
Screening is May 20th in Hilliard, OH.

https://filmfreeway.com/HilliardShortFilmFestival

The Hilliard Short Film Festival, presented by the Hilliard Arts Council, collects the best and brightest short films from central Ohio and beyond. This yea...

12/24/2022

Joe Bob Briggs and Fritz!

Friday nights wouldn't be the same without these two 🤟

10/19/2022

Congratulations to Evie Canard, winner of the SOS Indie Spirit Award and second place champion of the Spooktacular Showdown!

10/17/2022

Announcing the 2022 SOS IHFF awards selection:

On behalf of SOS, thank you for another great year and amazing festival. We were overwhelmed by the turn-out and support. Special thanks to our sponsor, Central Ohio Audio Video and to Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS for an amazing night.

10/16/2022

Today is the day! Tonight is the night! 6pm at Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS, the S.O.S Indie Horror Film Fest returns for four hours of fright!
First, it's the Spooktacular Showdown, where only one team can claim the championship belt! Then the original "First Chill of Autumn" begins, with over 20 short horror films to start your season off right. It's the 2022 SOS Indie Horror FIlm Fest-and it's gonna be a scream!
Tickets are only $8.00 online while they last.
https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest/tickets

Buy tickets and passes for S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest.

10/15/2022

There can be only one..
This is the Spooktacular Showdown Championship belt, lovingly crafted by Brigade Belts and awarded to the Best Film of the SOS Indie Horror Film Fests' scary short competition. Who will win? The films start at 6pm at Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS tomorrow! Tickets are only $8.00.
https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest/tickets

10/15/2022

It's Friday! Two more days until the "First Chill of Autumn" hits the Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS. It's the 2022 S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Four hours of local, national and international short horror films, plus the Spooktacular Showdown-an Ohio based competition with three teams fighting for the championship!
The screams begin at 6pm on Sunday, October 16th. Tickets are only $8.00 and available online at https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest/tickets
Come experience the original "Shiver by the River", brought to you by Central Ohio Audio Video and Southern Ohio ScreenWriters.

Buy tickets and passes for S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest.

10/12/2022

The 2022 SOS Indie Horror Film Fest wouldn’t be happening without the support of Central Ohio Audio Video. For over 20 years, Central Ohio AV has been servicing the needs of local filmmakers, from rental and sales to digital duplication and event services. Check their website and see how Central Ohio AudioVideo can help you.

https://www.centralohav.com

10/12/2022

This is what a four hour DCP looks like. We’re so happy to bring you this year’s festival.

10/12/2022

Come say hello to our friends at the Portsmouth Halloween Parade today!

10/10/2022

The awards are ready-are you?? The 2022 Indie Horror Film Fest is less than a week away! Tickets are selling, so get yours now for only $8.00!

https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest/tickets

10/09/2022

Today is the last day for film submissions. The fest is being laid out for screening. Notifications have gone out and tickets are on sale.
Next Sunday, October 16th at Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS, from 6-10pm, the original “Shiver by the River” returns to central Ohio for its sixth year. It’s the SOS Indie Horror Film Fest! Be there, or beware!
Get your tickets now: https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest/tickets

10/07/2022

It’s Fridaaaay! Deadline for Film submissions for this year’s fest is tomorrow!! Any short horror film up to 15 minutes are welcome. We also have a spot left for a trailer up to two minutes. Submit here: https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Tickets are now on sale for $8.00, so get two and bring a friend. The scares begin at 6pm , next Sunday the 16th at Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS
Brought to you by Central Ohio Audio Video and Southern Ohio Screenwriters.

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its sixth year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and plat...

10/05/2022

It's almost here...the SOS Spooktacular Showdown!
Three teams fight for the title of Indie Horror Champion.
Come out and support local filmmakers on October 16th at Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS in Columbus, OH. Tickets for the entire fest are only $8.00 while they last.
Brought to you by Central Ohio Audio Video and Southern Ohio ScreenWriters.
https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest/tickets

10/05/2022

Tickets for the 2022 Indie Horror FIlm Fest are only $8.00 while they last. Tickets are good for both the Spooktacular Showdown and the IHFF screenings. Screamings start at 6pm on October 16th at Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS in Columbus, OH.

https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest/tickets

Buy tickets and passes for S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest.

10/04/2022

We're still waiting on notified entrants to allow downloads. If you've submitted a film, be sure to allow downloads. Check your email for notifications. If entrants haven't responded by the eighth, they'll forfeit their screening time to another film.
If you want to submit your film, there's still time. Students get a discount!
Tickets are also now on sale.
https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its sixth year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and plat...

10/04/2022

Svengoolie wasn’t available to host this year (we tried), but this is good news.

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/svengoolie-spawn-talent-search-metv-1235391578/ MeTV’s Horror Host ‘Svengoolie’ Plans Expansion With Nationwide Talent Search (EXCLUSIVE)

“Svengoolie” is growing. The MeTV horror host, whose first primetime special on the classic TV network aired this weekend, is spearheading a nationwide talent search to find fans to appear in “Sven…

10/03/2022

Notifications are going out! Is your film ready to scream.. we mean screen, at the 2022 Indie Horror Film Fest?

10/01/2022

It’s October 1st! Today is the last day to submit any short horror films, trailers or entries for Spooktacular Showdown and still be considered for an award. Final deadline is the 8th. You can also now buy tickets for the event.
Central Ohio Audio Video
Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS


https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its sixth year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and plat...

09/28/2022

Submissions deadline for the 2022 SOS Indie Horror Film Fest is three days away. Get your short horror film submitted at:
https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its sixth year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and plat...

09/28/2022

We're working our way through film submissions to bring you the best short horror films from Ohio and around the world.
If you're one of the registered teams for the Spooktacular Showdown, your deadline is three days away, so get those films turned in! Late submissions will screen but aren't award eligible.
https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

09/27/2022

We’re getting quite a lineup for this year’s SOS Indie Horror Film Fest. Don’t get left out! The deadline to submit your horror short is October 1st! Screening is October 16th at Phoenix Entertainment’s Lennox Town Center 24 Theatre + DOLBY ATMOS.
Sponsored by Central Ohio Audio Video and Southern Ohio Screenwriters.

https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its sixth year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and plat...

09/25/2022

Have an older Fright Film, Three Weeks of Terror or Horror 48 film sitting in your hard drive? Submit your short horror film for the 2022 Indie Horror Film Fest. Deadline is October 1st.

https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its sixth year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and plat...

09/23/2022

It’s Friday! The last weekend in September is upon us and the last full weekend to make a short horror film for the SOS Spooktacular Showdown. Create a 4-8 minute horror short and submit it before October 1st.
Submission rules can be found here:

https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its sixth year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and plat...

09/22/2022

Autumn has officially begun! Have you started your short horror film yet for the Spooktacular Showdown? See details at:
https://filmfreeway.com/SOSIndieHorrorFilmFest

Thank you for your interest in the S.O.S. Indie Horror Film Fest! Now in its sixth year, the SOS IHFF remains true to its calling to provide a voice and plat...

09/22/2022