Dreadline Film Festival

Dreadline Film Festival New England’s new horror, thriller, and dark-genre short film festival. August 22 • Portland, Maine.

Showcasing bold voices, emerging filmmakers, and unsettling stories from around the world.

06/03/2026

Your film after missing the deadline... 😱

Only 2 DAYS REMAIN to submit to Dreadline Film Festival.

We’re providing a special offer since extending the deadline💀 Comment “DREAD” below for a $10 discount code.

🎬 Final Deadline: June 5
🏆 $1,000 Best of Fest Prize & more!

Don’t let your film become a ghost story.

Due to an increase in submissions, we’ve extended our final deadline to June 5th! 🎬💀Thank you to everyone who has submit...
06/02/2026

Due to an increase in submissions, we’ve extended our final deadline to June 5th! 🎬💀

Thank you to everyone who has submitted so far. We’re thrilled by the response and can’t wait to share these incredible films with our audience.

If you haven’t submitted yet, this is your chance to join the dread and be part of the inaugural Dreadline Film Festival.

Final Deadline: June 5th
Submit your short film before it’s too late🩸

04/27/2026

Will it be yours? Submit your film 🎬🩸

We amplify the voices behind the work.We’re proud to offer filmmakers the opportunity to participate in on-camera interv...
04/08/2026

We amplify the voices behind the work.

We’re proud to offer filmmakers the opportunity to participate in on-camera interviews during the festival, creating high-quality video content to support your film, your story, and your journey beyond the screen.

Your work doesn’t end when the credits roll and neither should the conversation around it.

🎬 Submissions are open

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Portland, ME
04101, 04102, 04103, 04104, 04108, 04109, 04112, 04116, 04122, 04123, 04124

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