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GRAMPS Nominated at Spooky Empire

Old GRAMPS Receives Two Nominations at Spooky Empire Horror Film Festival!

GRAMPS has received two nominations at Spooky Empire’s International Horror Film Festival in Orlando: Best Makeup and Best Art Direction!

Congratulations to the cast and crew on this accomplishment! Join us from October 30 to November 1, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Orlando for a weekend of horror at The Dark Side of Comic Con.

GRAMPS will screen as part of “Attack of the Undead!” on Friday, October 30, at 5:30 PM in Screening Room F, and on Saturday, October 31, at midnight in Screening Room D. 🎃

Spooky Empire’s Horror Film Festival in Orlando is part of one of the largest horror conventions in the United States, showcasing short and feature-length genre films as part of an event attracting more than 15,000 horror fans, filmmakers, and industry guests.

Founded in 2003, Spooky Empire has grown into one of the country’s most popular horror conventions, attracting fans from around the world. Known as The Dark Side of Comic Con, the event brings together horror cinema, celebrity guests, industry panels, over 200 vendors and artists, and networking opportunities for filmmakers. The festival culminates in the RIP Best of the Fest screenings and an awards ceremony celebrating outstanding genre filmmaking.

GRAMPS back in Chicago

GRAMPS likes to crawl around Chicago and screens Sunday, October 4 at 5:10 PM at the Chicago Horror Film Festival as part of Block Four. Join us and kick off the Halloween season appropriately at the Landmark Century Centre Cinema.

The Chicago Horror Film Festival has grown from a small local showcase into one of Chicago’s premier celebrations of independent horror. For 28 years, CHFF has championed bold filmmakers and unforgettable storytelling, bringing together standout shorts and features from around the world while helping emerging voices gain recognition, industry exposure, and distribution opportunities.

 

GRAMPS in Italy

GRAMPS was screened at the 27th ShorTS International Film Festival in Trieste in the Horror Picture Show on July 3rd.

Since 2000, ShorTS International Film Festival has been an international platform for short films, emerging filmmakers, and independent cinema. Organized by the Maremetraggio Association in Trieste, the festival promotes young Italian and international cinema through a diverse program of short films, feature films, documentaries, workshops, training initiatives, and special events that connect new talent with industry professionals.

 

GRAMPS in Chicago

GRAMPS is not dead yet and will screen in Chicago on February 5th at the Big Teeth Small Short Film Festival.

The Big Teeth Small Shorts Film Fest is all about very short filmmaking, micro-shorts and small shorts under five minutes, and championing filmmakers who believe in concise, bold storytelling. Doors open at 7 pm at the Facets Theater in Chicago.

The festival began as a 60-second film fest in 2015 and has since grown into a semi-annual event in Chicago, while staying true to its short-form focus. Every submission is carefully reviewed, and the selected films screen live, judged by a jury of industry professionals seeking strong ideas, creativity, and craft.

GRAMPS in Mumbai

GRAMPS will have its Asian Premiere at the Dark Scream Film Festival in Mumbai on Saturday, December 21, 2025, in Program 5 from 2:00–3:30 PM at the Veda Black Box.

The Dark Scream Film Festival loves horror and is genuinely excited to watch what filmmakers create. They are an international festival with a global jury of genre experts, multiple award categories, and free submissions to keep it accessible to everyone. They proudly champion bold visions, support the challenges behind them, and bring standout horror films to a highly appreciative audience.

I would love to attend—I really loved Mumbai when I taught for two months at NYFA India back in 2018—but hopefully I’ll return another time. If you’re around, check out the screening.

GRAMPS in San Francisco

GRAMPS travels up North but stays at the West Coast and will screen at the ‘Another Hole in the Head’ Film Festival in San Francisco.

Join us on Saint Nikols Day, for SHORT BLOCK 2,  Saturday, December 6, 2025 12:30 PM at the
Balboa Theater Auditorium 2.

The Another Hole in the Head Film Festival in San Francisco is a three-week celebration of independent cinema spanning science fiction, fantasy, horror, and experimental genres. Now in its 22nd year, the festival runs December 1–25, 2025, at the historic Balboa Theater and also online via Eventive and Zoom, giving both theatrical and virtual selections equal visibility and awards consideration.

Recognized by outlets such as Variety, Fangoria, and the San Francisco Chronicle, it’s considered one of the top-rated genre festivals globally and a valuable platform for indie filmmakers seeking exposure in the nation’s second-largest film market.

GRAMPS at Los Angeles Fantasy Fest

Our zomedy will screen at the Los Angeles Fantasy Fest on November 20th in the short film block “The Unknown Awaits”, starting at 8 PM at the Skiptown Playhouse — an intimate venue in East Hollywood, right in my own neighborhood.

The Los Angeles Fantasy Fest is an international celebration of bold storytelling in animation, horror, thrillers, and sci-fi. Created by the team behind acclaimed festivals in Barcelona, New York, and Sweden, the event brings visionary filmmakers together to showcase imagination without limits.

Focused on the power of short films, the festival highlights inventive work across genres while also welcoming select horror and sci-fi features. From mind-bending sci-fi to chilling horror and dazzling animation, every screening pushes creative boundaries.

This festival offers a close-up cinematic experience for true genre lovers. Join us for a celebration where the unknown meets the fantastic.

GRAMPS in London

GRAMPS will screen at the virtual festival of the SOHO Horror Film Festival from November 27 – 30, 2025.

The Soho Horror Film Festival has spent seven years bringing a fresh, punk-rock edge to UK genre cinema. Known for its intimate, inclusive, and proudly queer approach, it champions independent voices and boundary-pushing horror from around the world.

Each year it hosts three events: Soho Horror Pride, the main Soho Horror Film Festival in London, and Sohome Horror Fest, its fully accessible virtual edition. A true community for horror lovers.

 

GRAMPS at Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival

It was a pleasure presenting GRAMPS at the Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival. Our short played among an amazing lineup, and we enjoyed a nice Q&A afterward. Thanks so much for having us this year!

GRAMPS returns to LA

GRAMPS was busy during the Halloween season, but now returns to LA to screen at the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival.

Gramps screens on Saturday, November 15, in the shorts program FINDING OUR WAY. The show starts at 5.00 pm and
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.

The LA Comedy Film Festival 2025 will function as a showcase with live, symposium-style screenings.

With over 15 years of experience producing comedy, the organizers behind LACFF know their craft. They previously ran the Chicago Comedy Film Festival for nine successful years before expanding to Los Angeles, responding to filmmakers’ desire for a strong comedy-focused festival in the city.

As filmmakers themselves, they understand how personal each project is and are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and memorable experience for participants.

The Los Angeles Comedy Film Festival — a film festival for the comedy filmmaker. Let’s have a laugh and join us at 12355 Moorpark St., Los Angeles, CA 91604 for a fun show.