The 2024 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (BHFF) concluded on October 24, showcasing an array of captivating films and awarding outstanding talent in the genre. This year’s closing night film, The Rule of Jenny Pen, capped off a festival filled with chills and thrills.

DARK MATTER JURY AWARDS

• Best Film: Dead Talents Society
• Best Director: Sasha Rainbow, Grafted
• Best Performance: Blu Hunt, The Dead Thing
• Best Ensemble: Dead Talents Society
• Best Screenplay: Jayro Bustamante, Rita

Director John Hsu of Dead Talents Society expressed gratitude, stating, “Thank you to the jury members for the awards, especially the Best Ensemble award. That means so much to me and everyone in the cast. Thank you to Brooklyn Horror for your continued support since Detention.”

HEAD TRIP JURY AWARDS

• Best Film: Dead Mail
• Best Director: Emma Benestan, Animale
• Best Screenplay: Ariella Mastroianni and Ryan J. Sloan, Gazer
• Best Actor: Zachary Ray Sherman, Who’s Watching
• Best Actress: Oulaya Amamra, Animale
• Best Ensemble: Dead Mail

Directors Kyle McConaghy and Joe DeBoer of Dead Mail shared their excitement, saying, “The Brooklyn Horror Fest was one of our favorite experiences in the short life of this film. With great fans and an amazing programming team led by Joseph Hernandez — all in the heart of Brooklyn — it was truly a blast on all levels.”

SHORTS COMPETITION JURY AWARDS

• Best Film: Femme
• Best Director: Émile Lavoie, Mean Ends
• Best Performances: Sophie Neff and Woody Coyote, Make Me a Pizza
• Best Special FX/Makeup: Irene Uncal, Apotemnofilia
• Best Screenplay: Grace Rex, The Shadow Wrangler
• Best Production Design: Masha Lyass, Lady Parts
• Best Editing: Jordan M. Hahn, Beach Logs Kill
• Home Invasion Award: Hammer (sponsored by Cut and Measure)

Nina Noël Raaijmakers, director of Femme, expressed her gratitude, stating, “We are so excited and incredibly honored to receive this award for Femme, which despite its fantastic spin, is about issues that are so real for almost every woman in the world.”

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS

• Gold: Dead Talents Society
• Silver: Somnium
• Bronze: Bone Lake

LEVIATHAN AWARD

Presented by Arrow Video, the 2024 Leviathan Award was given to the illustrious Larry Fessenden. This award recognizes his enduring contributions to the indie horror genre as a filmmaker and producer through his company, Glass Eye Pix. Fessenden’s influence on horror cinema spans three decades, making him a deserving honoree.

Acknowledgments

The BHFF extends its gratitude to the 2024 jury members, sponsors, and all participants for making this year’s festival a memorable celebration of horror cinema.

2024 Brooklyn Horror Jury

• Features, Dark Matter: Edoardo Vitaletti, Justin DiPietro, Toby Poser
• Features, Head Trip: Jenika McCrayer, Jim Brunzell, Jacqueline Castel
• Shorts: Avery Coffey, Nathan Ginter, Sophie Carroll

Sponsors

Premium Sponsors: Arrow Video, Dark Sky Films
Supporting Sponsors: Adobe Express, Cut + Measure, Den of Geek, Horror Press, IFC Films, KCBC, Teeth: The Musical, Yellow Veil Pictures

Join us next year for more spine-tingling stories and unforgettable cinematic experiences at the Brooklyn Horror Film Festival!

NBC Sports and IMAX are teaming up to bring you an unforgettable live experience at select IMAX locations across the country: the 2024 Penn State ‘White Out’ game! Set for this Saturday, November 9th, this highly anticipated matchup features the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions facing off against the Washington Huskies. This game will make history as the first-ever college football game presented live in IMAX, streaming exclusively on Peacock at 8 p.m. ET.

A Spectacle Like No Other

With over 105,000 fans expected to don white attire, the ‘White Out’ game has become an iconic tradition that creates one of the most electrifying atmospheres in college football. Attendees will be able to soak in the thrill of this annual event, experiencing the excitement on IMAX screens that offer premium sound and stunning visuals, ensuring you won’t miss a moment of the action.

Get Your Tickets Now!

Tickets for NBC Sports’ live coverage of the Washington-Penn State game in IMAX are available now on Fandango. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to witness college football in a way you’ve never experienced before!

IMAX Expands Live Event Offerings

This collaboration is part of IMAX’s initiative to broaden its content portfolio beyond traditional Hollywood films. The Penn State ‘White Out’ game continues to strengthen the partnership between NBC Sports and IMAX, following their successful collaboration earlier this year that saw the live broadcast of the 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony to over 100 IMAX locations—marking a significant milestone in live event broadcasting.

For more information, including ticket availability and participating IMAX locations, visit IMAX.com/whiteout.

A New Era of College Football

NBC Sports has also made waves this season with its Big Ten Football package, introducing Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock. This initiative marks the first dedicated weekly primetime game for Big Ten Football on a national broadcast network, along with exclusive games available on Peacock.

Peacock continues to simulcast all NBC Sports college football games and studio shows airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including exciting matchups like Big Ten Saturday Night and Notre Dame Football home games.

This is an exciting time for college sports fans, and the Penn State ‘White Out’ game is the perfect way to enjoy the action in an incredible format. Secure your tickets today and be part of this groundbreaking experience!