Cine Gear Expo Los Angeles

While not a horror event exactly, horror filmmakers can greatly benefit from attending this annual cinema trade show. With over 300+ exhibits, 30+ free seminars, and additional classes & networking opportunities, it is the perfect place to browse new equipment, learn new skills, and meet potential collaborators for your next horror project.

Have a short film, commercial, or music video? Enter the Cine Gear Film Series Competition for a chance to screen your film to industry professionals and win amazing prizes from top cinema equipment companies.

Wondercon

Wondercon is an annual comic book, sci-fi, and film convention held in Anaheim California. The event features pop culture panels, cosplay events, and a large show floor with both artists and retail vendors.

All Hallows Art Fest

The All Hallow’s Art Fest features Halloween artists from around the country. Collectors can find one-of-a-kind hand-made Halloween folk art in a variety of mediums: papier-mâché, leather, felt, spun cotton, and more.

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Monsterpalooza 2019

Monsterpalooza 2019

Monsterpalooza returns to the Pasadena Convention Center April 12th – 14th, 2019.

With over 250 exhibitors, a monster museum display area, makeup demos, celebrity signings, film screenings, and panels, there is something for everyone at this beloved horror convention.

Headlining this year’s event are icons Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead I & IIArmy of DarknessAsh vs. Evil Dead) and Paul Reubens (Pee Wee Herman). Other participating celebrities include Jason Patric (The Lost BoysWayward Pines), Ken Page (The Nightmare Before ChristmasAll Dogs Go to Heaven), Dee Wallace (E.T.The HowlingCritters), and Linda Blair (The Exorcist). The full guest list can be found on Monsterpalooza’s website.

Presentations occur on all three days of the event, with panels on topics such as “Godz and Monsters – The Men Behind Hollywood’s Newest Creature Characters”, “Memory – The Origins of Alien”, and “Halloween Horror Nights – Behind the Screams”.

Their show floor features some of the best artists, makeup vendors, and collectibles dealers in SoCal. A full listing of exhibitors is available here.

Tickets are $30 for Friday & Sunday, $35 for Saturday. Advanced tickets can be purchased at:
http://monsterpalooza.com/spring/tickets.html.

I hope to see you there!

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Monsterpalooza 2015

Monsterpalooza 2015

March 27th-29th, Monsterpalooza returns to the Mariott Burbank Hotel and Convention center. Prepare for a weekend of Monsters, Celebrities, and Amazing Art.

Tickets run $30 per day or $70 for a weekend pass and can be purchased at the door on the days of the event.

The show hours are:

Friday: 6:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m.

Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

The show will feature a variety of Southern California’s best horror vendors – with artwork, DVDs, posters, props, makeup effects, and more.

Special Guests include George Romero, Linda Blair, and many more. Some special guests only attend one day of the show, so be sure to check the schedule.

This is the perfect way to spend a weekend for any horror lover. I hope to see you there!

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Friday the 13th Screening – Great Horror Campout

Friday the 13th Screening – Great Horror Campout

Looking for a frightfully fun event for this Friday the 13th? If you are in the Los Angeles area, you are in luck – the Great Horror Campout is sponsoring a special screening of Friday the 13th at the Griffith Park Old Zoo.

Hosted by the Great Horror Campout Headmaster, this screening will also include prizes, merchandise, monsters, and photo ops. Come out to see this film as it should be seen – under the stars and with a large group of horror fanatics.

Tickets are on sale now for just $13.

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ScareLA Call for Films 2015

ScareLA Call for Films 2015

Attention filmmakers! ScareLA is now seeking submissions for their 2015 screening room. Both shorts and features are accepted, and you are able to submit as many of your films as your heart desires. Only the best of the best will be screened!

Do you have a film that embodies a Halloween and Haunted Attraction theme? Would you like a shot at screening it during a convention to be seen by the most die hard haunt, horror, and Halloween fans from across Southern California? Dig up your screener and send it in to the ScareLA staff!

Filmmakers whose works are chosen to be screened will receive two one-day admissions to ScareLA and bragging rights. Last year the most popular screenings had 50-100 audience members and with a new venue, more space, and more attendees, expect that number to skyrocket in 2015.

To submit your film, go to: http://scarela.com/scarela-film-submissions/  Fill out the easy submission form for the ScareLA Call for Films 2015 and you’re done!

I hope to see you all there. Happy Hauntings!

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