Screams By The Sea

“Screams By The Sea” Film Festival is a celebration of independent horror & genre cinema.

They’re on a mission to discover and promote diverse & emerging talent. Screening 5 feature films & an hour of shorts that will keep film lovers on the edge of their seats as well as a series of industry talks and workshops for practical effects and prosthetic makeup.

Audiences will have the opportunity to see a glimpse of the filmmaking magic & filmmakers can learn from seasoned professionals who have brought some spectacular creatures and characters to life!

Held at PDSW in Bournemouth, moments away from the final resting place of the legendary writer of Frankenstein – Mary Shelley, “Screams By The Sea” honours the art of scary stories told through the lens, and celebrates the unique narratives that independent filmmakers bring to life on the big screen.

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