Catapult Horror Fest is an online home for independent, low-budget horror films. We champion filmmakers who do a lot with a little.
We don't just accept horror subgenres. We want to inspire you to explore them all. Body horror. Psychological terror. Supernatural. Found footage. Splatter. Camp. Creature features. Folk horror. Cosmic dread. Queer horror. Elevated scares. Push into genres you've never tried. Get weird. Take risks. Find your voice across the many faces of fear.
We celebrate both short films and features, including traditional widescreen and vertical formats. We especially love practical effects, bold ideas, DIY grit, and filmmakers willing to break boundaries.
Our mission is twofold:
Inspire creators to experiment across the full spectrum of horror. Try something new. Surprise yourself.
Give back. A percentage of our festival proceeds will be donated to support families in need, because we believe horror can build community and make a real-world difference.
Even if we can't give every film a cash prize, we aim to acknowledge as many filmmakers as possible through official selections, special mentions, curated spotlights, and subgenre-specific awards. This is your home as long as you're making horror.
