Mark your calendars, horror enthusiasts! This weekend, the Unnamed Footage Festival returns with its annual virtual celebration, #UFF24HR24, kicking off on the ominous night of Friday the 13th at 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT. Prepare for 24 hours of chilling found footage horror, all streamed live and never to be replayed.
What to Expect from #UFF24HR24
Starting an hour early with an engaging pre-show, this year’s festival promises an electrifying lineup featuring 17 found footage horror films, numerous short films, and an exclusive wraparound of original, never-before-seen footage crafted just for this event.
The carefully curated selection includes:
- World Premieres
- Repertory Screenings
- Secret Screenings with many filmmakers in attendance, ready to share insights and engage in live chat during the stream.
This unique festival experience is sponsored by the definitely-not-fake Forever University, which will not only host the screenings but also offer educational sessions from a lineup of esteemed found footage horror filmmakers. With tickets priced at just $24, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Exciting Highlights: Quiz or Die Returns!
Building on last year’s success, Quiz or Die makes a triumphant return. This interactive quiz show challenges guests to identify films based on 30-second clips—fail, and you could face a metaphorical death! Hosted by UFFY, the festival’s charming floppy disk mascot, this segment is an unforgettable way to dive deeper into the found footage genre.
Premieres You Can’t Miss
Among the exciting premieres this year is the world premiere of David M. Dawson’s LEECH, which explores the rise and fall of a hapless streamer named “Dark Lord” (played by Jordan Acosta) as he sacrifices everything for internet fame. Additional premieres include:
- FLOYD: A drug-fueled road movie from New Zealand.
- THE MURDER OF THE MONSTER: The latest offering from the Horror Dadz collective.
- THE DEPTHS: Tristan Reed’s debut feature, a thrilling meta-slasher that critiques classic horror tropes.
Get Ready for the Frights!
The #UFF24HR24 festival is a can’t-miss event for fans of horror and found footage cinema. With a host of diverse films and engaging content, this 24-hour marathon is designed to immerse viewers in the genre’s most thrilling corners.
For the complete schedule and to grab your tickets, visit Forever University. Don’t forget to check out the official #UFF24HR24 trailer for a sneak peek of the chills that await!
Prepare for a hauntingly good time this Friday the 13th, and may the best horror fans survive the night!