Bring on the blood, gore, and terror–submissions for our inaugural festival are now open!

From a very young age, I’ve always loved a good horror film. The terror of the unknown has always been scarier to me than the monster we know about.

Having a festival has been a dream of mine for many years, and I’m thrilled to finally have the opportunity. We’ve got a great partnership with Atlas Cinemas that I will always be grateful for.

I am excited to showcase the very best horror films from around the world, and truly bring an international flavor to Cleveland.

If you’re as big a fan of horror films as I am, I look forward to meeting you and having a bloody good time.

-Brian Bowers

Cleveland ScreamFest – Festival Director