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SUMMARY:HAUNTERS AGAINST HATE: THE EVENT IV
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Haunters Against Hate had the first event/convention that combined the horror\, haunt and LGBTQ communities together for an event that offered a space where everyone could feel welcomed. Combining vendors\, workshops\, competitions\, drag shows and the HAH Awards\, it was a convention unlike any other.
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LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center\, 100 W Michigan Ave\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan\, 49007\, United States
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SUMMARY:Indie Horror Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Indie Horror Film Festival is creeping back into the spotlight for 2026\, and we’re bringing three days of independent horror to the perfectly cursed atmosphere of Needful Things Shop in Woodstock\, IL. \n\n\n\nThis festival has a long\, proud (and occasionally undead) legacy. Originally launched in 2005 as a sister event to the Chicago Horror Film Festival\, it was created to champion indie horror at a time when the genre had far fewer stages to scream on. After a brief hiatus\, the fest was resurrected in 2010 under Breaking Fate Entertainment\, continuing for years across different venues and building a community around fearless\, independent horror cinema. \n\n\n\nWhat to expect in 2026: \n\n\n\n🕯️ A curated lineup of the best in independent horror\, with terrifying\, strange\, and beautifully crafted films from indie creators \n\n\n\n🎥 Horror films front and center\, with a mix that can include supernatural\, thriller\, horror-comedy\, and experimental nightmares \n\n\n\n🏆 Festival awards celebrating standout work across filmmaking\, including honors like Best Film\, Director\, Writing\, Performances\, Cinematography\, Editing\, Sound\, Music\, and Special FX \n\n\n\n🧟 A community vibe built for horror fans and filmmakers alike\, with opportunities for networking\, film talk\, and shared genre love \n\n\n\n🎟️ More details coming soon: screening schedule\, ticket info\, and special happenings will be announced as they are finalized. \n\n\n\n📣 Filmmakers: Film submissions will be opening soon on FilmFreeway. Keep an eye out for the official submission link and deadlines. \n\n\n\nIf you love indie horror that takes risks\, gets weird\, and actually surprises you\, this weekend is for you. Bring your friends\, bring your screams\, and bring the kind of curiosity you probably shouldn’t admit to in polite company. 🦇🖤
URL:https://needfulthingspresents.com/event/indie-horror-film-festival/
LOCATION:Michigan
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SUMMARY:Cinema Soup Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Cinema Soup Film Festival – Stirring Stories Since 2016!  \n\n\n\nSince 2016\, the Cinema Soup Film Festival has been serving up bold\, heartfelt\, and unforgettable short films from storytellers across the globe. We believe the best cinema doesn’t have to follow a recipe — if it’s powerful\, funny\, haunting\, or genre-bending\, we want a taste. \n\n\n\n Cinema Soup returns with a live screening event in the heart of Woodstock\, Illinois (across the street from where Bill Murray stared in Groundhogs Day)\, hosted at the Needful Things Shop. This cozy\, intimate venue provides the perfect atmosphere for real connections between filmmakers and audiences. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\nA curated selection of diverse short films (30 minutes or less) from all genres and experience levels \n\n\n\nLive screenings with in-person audience engagement \n\n\n\nAward recognition in multiple categories \n\n\n\nVIP access for filmmakers with Official Selections \n\n\n\nCinema Soup is more than a screening — it’s a celebration of independent creativity\, a platform for under-the-radar voices\, and a community where film lovers come together to share stories that stick with you long after the credits roll. \n\n\n\nGet a taste. Stir the pot. Join the Soup.
URL:https://needfulthingspresents.com/event/soup-film-festival/
LOCATION:Needful Things Shop\, 101 South Benton St\, woodstock\, IL\, 60098\, United States
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