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09 February 2013

The Dark Carnival International Film Festival - PRESS RELEASE



THE DARK CARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
NEW VENUE AND CALL FOR ENTRIES

Columbus, IN - Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls - join us
AUGUST 30-31, 2013 in COLUMBUS, INDIANA for the Greatest Show Unearthed!

Founded more than seven years ago, the Dark Carnival International
Film Festival strives to be the premier event for screening the best
independent horror, sci-fi, and dark fantasy films. Our mission is to
put fans and filmmakers first and present fantastic films from the four
corners of the globe. Many of the movies at Dark Carnival have been
picked up for distribution by major players in the industry, and our
event has provided numerous networking opportunities for visiting
filmmakers who have traveled from as far as Spain, the UK, Toronto, New
York and LA. 

Since 2007, Dark Carnival has screened nearly 200 films
from more than a dozen countries all over the world, and from almost
every state in the US. In the past seven years we have gained a
reputation as a festival that values indie filmmakers and that loves
genre films as something much more than a business niche.

As a result, we've gained the attention of some of the most highly regarded
publications, film distributors, and sponsors including Avid, R2
Entertainment, Diabolique Magazine, HorrorHound Magazine, GeekTyrant,
and Final Draft. The festival has also been featured multiple times in
MovieMaker Magazine, which recognized Dark Carnival as one of the "13
Horror Film Fests to Die For" (Fall 2011) and one of the top "25 Film
Fests Worth the Entry Fee" (Fall 2009)

NEW VENUE

While other similar
film festivals often screen their movies in hotel conference rooms, from
the very beginning we've been proud to showcase festival films in some
amazing theater venues. During our first six years, Dark Carnival was
held at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, a restored, 1930s era movie-house.

For 2013, we're excited to move to our new location - the historic
CRUMP THEATER in downtown Columbus, Indiana. Originally opened in 1889,
the Crump is the oldest theater in the state - and is also recognized as
one of the most haunted places in the midwest.

The Crump began its own
restoration project in 2001, and since then has hosted a variety of
shows and events, including benefits for the victims of Hurricane
Katrina and the tsunami in Japan, as well a live performance by John
Mellencamp.

CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Dark Carnival International Film
Festival is currently accepting submissions for 2013 and festival
organizers are looking for original, cutting edge independent films in
the horror, fantasy and sci-fi genres. Both short and feature-length
films are accepted, as well as documentaries, animation, experimental,
music videos, and trailers. The early-bird deadline for submission is
June 30, 2013. (Filmmakers should visit www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com [1]
for more information.)

THE DARK CARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
is a different show every year. Screenings showcase a mix of 25-30 short
and feature films. Events have included outdoor drive-in film
screenings, filmmaking seminars, panel discussions, VIP award banquets,
and filmmaker Q&A. The festival has also offered a variety of after-hour
events, including costume contests, dance parties, carnival sideshows,
horror hosts, burlesque dancers, live fire shows and more!

2013
promises to be a special year for the event. THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL THEME
WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE CRUMP THEATER’S SPOOKY REPUTATION AS A
FAVORITE LOCATION FOR GHOST HUNTERS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY, and
festival organizers are hard at work planning our best show yet!


Festival passes go on sale spring 2013, and a limited number of vendor
tables are available.

Visit www.DarkCarnivalFilmFest.com for more
details.

FESTIVAL PHOTOS & INTERVIEW REQUESTS:
David E. Pruett,
Festival Director
Dark Carnival Film Festival
812.720.9185

info@darkcarnivalfilmfest.com
DarkCarnivalFilmFest.com


DAVID E. PRUETT
Festival Director
DARK CARNIVAL HORROR
FILM FESTIVAL
www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com
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