Fear Fame Film Festival

05/19/2026

🎬 Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 🎬

The Fear Fame Arts Foundation, a nonprofit organization, is preparing for the 4th Annual Fear Fame Film Festival in Tampa, Florida, and we are looking for local businesses, organizations, and community partners who would like to help support this year’s event.

Our festival celebrates independent filmmakers from Florida, across the country, and around the world by giving them a platform to have their work screened, recognized, and celebrated in a professional theater setting.

Sponsorship support helps us cover important festival costs such as theater rental, filmmaker awards, event operations, marketing, and community outreach. It also helps us continue growing the festival as a meaningful arts and culture event in the Tampa Bay area.

Sponsors may receive recognition through our website, social media, festival promotions, event materials, and on-site acknowledgments during the festival.

If you or your business would be interested in sponsoring the 4th Annual Fear Fame Film Festival, we would love to connect and send over our sponsorship information.

📩 Message us directly or email us at [email protected] to learn more.

Help us support independent film, local arts, and the creative voices of tomorrow.

Don’t Fear Fame — Let Fame Fear You. 🎥✨

03/15/2026

St Patty's Day is around the corner so we are running a limited promo for 50% off submissions now until April 1st.
Submit your films today at www.filmfreeway.com/fearfamefilmfestival

01/11/2026

We officially launched the Fear Fame Arts Foundation donation page.

This nonprofit exists to support filmmakers, artists, and students through education, workshops, and community programs.

If you’ve followed our work or believe in what we’re building, even a small donation helps us take the first step.

💛 Thank you for the support — truly.

12/08/2025

Jason London as our special guest for our 3rd Annual Film Festival with the founders Joe Furnari and Heather Fraley.

12/08/2025

Our 4th annual Fear Fame Film Festival submissions are officially opened. Submit your films to our 2026 Fear Fame Film Festival. We have some huge things in stored for our 2026 festival. Check us out at

Welcome to the 4th Annual Fear Fame Film Festival, a cinematic celebration dedicated to bold storytellers, innovative filmmakers, and rising talent from arou...

12/03/2025

🎉 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! FEAR FAME JUST LEVELED UP! 🎉
I am beyond excited to share some HUGE news…
Fear Fame has officially become a NON-PROFIT organization! 🙌🔥

Introducing…
👉 Fear Fame Arts Foundation, Inc.
Our newly established nonprofit that will allow us to give SO much more back to the film and arts community.
Fear Fame Productions will remain separate as our production company,
but the Fear Fame Arts Foundation will be the heart of our community efforts — and the new home of our Fear Fame Film Festival.

Becoming a nonprofit means:
✨ We can launch MORE workshops
✨ Host live events year-round
✨ Bring educational programs to youth & adults
✨ Offer filmmaker support programs
✨ Partner with schools, arts groups, and other festivals
✨ Create a space where filmmakers, artists, actors, and creators can THRIVE

This is just the beginning.
The Fear Fame Arts Foundation will become a true arts hub for Florida and beyond — supporting creativity, filmmaking, storytelling, and the entertainment community we love.
Thank you to everyone who has supported Fear Fame from day one.

Get ready…
We’re building something SPECIAL. ❤️🎬

More updates coming soon — including workshops, events, new opportunities for filmmakers, and what’s next for the Fear Fame Film Festival!

11/21/2025

Congratulations to our winners and showing us photos of them receiving their awards.

11/09/2025

Congratulations to our 2025 award winners.

Best Music: Alzilla

Best Cinematography: Joshua Williams - The Anointed One; Mary of Bethany

Best Editor: Matthew Manyak

Best VFX: News Year Evil

Best Documentary: Randy Crouch: Survival of the Fiddliest

Best Student Film: Gym Bros

Best Short: Lazarus

Best Actor: Ivan Pavletic

Best Actress: Jana Lee Hamblin

Best Feature: Axes and O's

Best Director: Trent Duncan - Axes and O's

Best Picture: The Anointed One: Mary of Bethany

Best Florida Film: I want to Jump

Watch the award video here:

Congratulations to our 2025 award winners.Best Music: AlzillaBest Cinematography: Joshua Williams - The Anointed One; Mary of BethanyBest Editor: Matthew Man...

11/07/2025

Okay a lot of questions are coming in so hope this answers them all. Tonight is the Pre- Party for ALL ACCESS TICKETS

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Repeal 18, 9882 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
Join us for drink specials and early check-in! Guests can pick up their festival wristbands during the pre-party.

TOMORROW IS THE FESTIVAL:
📅 Festival Date: Saturday, November 8th, 2025
📍 Location: NCG Cinemas, Tampa, FL
🎥 Hunter’s Cabin Premiere – Saturday, November 8th
Time: 10:00 AM
Details: Exclusive one-time screening to kick off the festival!
Tickets are $15 each or included with Full Access passes.
(Note: Hunter’s Cabin tickets are separate from general festival passes.)

MAIN FESTIVAL STARTS at Noon (12pm) starting with the Documentary films.

🍽️ After-Party – Saturday, November 8th
Time: 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Venue: BJ’s Restaurant, located in the same plaza as NCG Cinemas
Celebrate with fellow filmmakers and fans!

🏆 Awards Ceremony
Time: Immediately following the final screening (approx. 9:30 PM)
Location: Inside the theater
🎟️ Ticket & Access Details

Full Access Pass includes: Hunter’s Cabin, Pre-Party, and After-Party.
Accepted Filmmakers receive a festival pass + one guest pass for festival screenings only.

To upgrade to Full Access, add-on is just $15.
Filmmakers who already purchased a Hunter’s Cabin ticket automatically receive pre-party and after-party access.
If you’d like to add or upgrade your pass, please email:

📧 [email protected]
🎊 Tickets are almost sold out! Secure yours today:
👉 https://fearfamefestival.com/tickets

Use the app to review the schedule and time slots and for audience voting for best Florida Film. One vote per ticket purchase, multiple tickets on order will have another form of voting as well.

👉 app.fearfamefestival.com

We can’t wait to see you this weekend for an unforgettable celebration of film, creativity, and community.

Best,
Fear Fame Film Festival Team

Festival Only: $40 (does not include premier of Hunter's Cabin)All Access: Early Bird $50 includes Pre-Party, Hunter's Cabin Premier and Film Festival. (Price will increase on October 14)

11/06/2025

Here is how to use the app so you can check out the schedule and how to vote for best Florida film the day of the festival
App.fearfamefestival.com

Tickets on sale at www.fearfamefestival.com/tickets