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Shriekfest

Shriekfest is the oldest continuously running horror film festival in Los Angles. Shriekfest is an annual even occurring in the fall of each year. It attracts thousands of viewers and screens dozens of films with prizes in several categories.

History
Shriekfest began in 2001. Founded by partners Denise Gossett and Kimberlee Beeson. They held the first event at Railey Studios and had approximately 120 entries. The festival has continued at this location though it now receives over 800 entries every year.

The founding partnership lasted until 2003 when Ms. Beeson left and was replaced by Todd Beeson. Both Mr. Beeson and Ms. Gossett remain the festivals directors to this day.

Over the years the festival has included such activities, other than the film screenings, as several sanctioned parties during the event, panel discussions and a monthly mixer event. Furthermore the festival now attracts the attention of media sources from several countries.

Awards
The festival presents awards in multiple categories. The categories have changed over the years consistently honor films in the horror, science fiction, and thriller genres. PRozes include trophies as well as cash awards and prizes from festival sponsors.

The following are the current award categories. Best Feature Horror Film Best Short Horror Film Best Super Short Horror Film (under 10 minutes in length) Best Feature Screenplay Best Short Screenplay Best Scifi film Best Thriller Film Best Acting in a horror film Best Cinematography Best Special Effects Best under 18 horror film (made by someone under 18) Best under 18 screenplay (made by someone under 18)