TERROR FILMS RELEASING Teams Up With Indiana Horror Festival Cinema Scares!
Independent films are the lifeblood of the horror genre, fueling it with fresh ideas, bold risks, and a relentless DIY spirit that keeps fear alive. Without the constraints of big studio expectations, indie horror dares to push boundaries. They do so whether it’s the raw terror of “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”, the genre-redefining chills of “Paranormal Activity”, or the slow-burn dread of “The Witch”. These films have introduced new voices, experimental storytelling in the ever-growing genre of horror, and low-budget ingenuity that inspire the blockbusters of tomorrow. The modern horror era stands on the shoulders of these indie nightmares, proving that sometimes, the scariest things come from the most unexpected places… like a filmmaker’s basement with nothing but a camcorder and a dream.
Recently the independent horror movie fans at Macabre Daily were thrilled to hear the news about Terror Films Releasing and their new frontier in supporting independent horror filmmakers.
From The Press Release
Terror Films Releasing has teamed with horror film festival Cinema Scares in their continued support of independent filmmakers on their filmmaking journey.
Located in haunted Shelbyville, Indiana, Cinema Scares is a Midwest film festival that strives to bring together horror films from across the genre from filmmakers throughout the United States and from around the world. Screening at the historic Strand Theatre and the Skyline Drive-In, Cinema Scares Film Festival showcases the best of indie horror and connects filmmakers and fans dedicated to the discovery, promotion, preservation, and appreciation of independent horror films. COO of Terror Films Releasing, Jim Klock, had this to say about the partnership in a recent press release:
“We couldn’t be more excited about the opportunity to partner with Jason & Cinema Scares. His love and respect for indie horror films and filmmakers is right in line with what we’re about at Terror Films. Our common goal to create new ways for horror filmmakers and fans to be supported and celebrated along with our desire to help create opportunities for filmmakers to showcase their work to the world is why we think this relationship will have an incredible impact in the horror genre.”
"This partnership with Terror Films is a tremendous opportunity for Cinema Scares to affect our mission to not only connect genre filmmakers from around the world with genre fans, but also to be a part of fostering a robust filmmaking community,” added Jason C. Hignite, Head of Cinema Scares.
The festival will be held this coming September in Shelbyville, Indiana. Stay tuned to Macabre Daily for more news on update for Terror Films Releasing and Cinema Scares.
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