Midwest Fear Fest

Earlybird Submission deadline is tomorrow! Don’t miss out - submit now on FilmFreeway. Link in bio. 🔗

Send us your questions for the filmmakers of Midwest Fear Fest! Whether you’re curious about how a scene was crafted, how an effect was achieved, or where a twisted idea originated, drop your questions here: https://tinyurl.com/Submit-Filmmaker-Questions. 🔗
Then, tune in to hear the answers on our new podcast launching in 2026.

Midwest Fear Fest 2026 submissions are officially open! 🎬 Submission link in bio 🔗

To the filmmakers, fans, and donors — thank you for another sold-out, incredible year! We had a blast and hope you did too. See you next year for the third annual Midwest Fear Fest at on October 3, 2026! 🎬

🍿 10 short films. 1 unforgettable night.
🗓️ Saturday, September 27
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🍻 Post-fest hangout at to celebrate another amazing year. Don’t forget - every MWFF attendee 21+ receives a complementary Upland Mug Club membership at the fest!
🎟️ Grab your tickets now - link in bio

Whether you love chills and thrills 🍿 or prefer to cheer us on from afar, there are so many ways to support Midwest Fear Fest. Attend the festival, shop our merch, donate, or help spread the word. Your support is what keeps us coming back each year!

➡️ Swipe through to see all the ways you can get involved.

🎞️ OFFICIAL FILM SELECTION SPOTLIGHT: Salt Circles

Synopsis: Betty, a high school student from a strict, traditional family, discovers that she is pregnant. She finds help in an unlikely ally, Emma, her sullen goth classmate, who suggests they summon a demon to remedy the situation.

🎟️ Catch the world premiere of Salt Circles on the big screen at Midwest Fear Fest! Tickets are on sale now – link in bio.

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🎞️ OFFICIAL FILM SELECTION SPOTLIGHT: LOOKER

Synopsis: Anna learns she is inexplicably cursed to melt away when not being perceived and must go to greater and greater lengths to be seen... with terrifying consequences.

🎟️ Catch the Indiana premiere of directed by on the big screen at Midwest Fear Fest! Tickets are on sale now – link in bio.

🎞️ OFFICIAL FILM SELECTION SPOTLIGHT: Killergotchi

Synopsis: Pepa gets the virtual baby of her dreams, but playing mother soon turns into a nightmare.

🎟️ Catch the Indiana premiere of Killergotchi on the big screen at Midwest Fear Fest! Tickets are on sale now – link in bio.

🎞️ OFFICIAL FILM SELECTION SPOTLIGHT: KLLR: 108.7

Synopsis: When a small-town killer strikes again, the sheriff teams up with the town’s premier radio show host to find them.

🌽 KLLR: 108.7 is a locally grown film from Indiana filmmakers.

🎟️ Catch it on the big screen at Midwest Fear Fest - tickets on sale now! Link in bio.