Bleedingham Horror Film Festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Bleedingham Horror Film Festival is an annual Bellingham event centered on horror and thriller shorts, with some feature-length films now included. Founded in 2012 as a showcase for Washington and Pacific Northwest filmmakers, it has grown into a three-day, internationally open festival with awards, panel feedback, and a strong local fan community. It is notable for its competitive structure, Halloween-season timing, and role as a launchpad for independent horror filmmakers.
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+36 pts)
- 15 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Pickford Film Center
- 4 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-0 pts)
No red flags found
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
- Named venues with external verification
Festival Details
Founded
2011
Venue
Pickford Film Center
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
Related Festivals in United States
Research
Live web research is off to control API cost. This shows cached scheduled research when available, plus analysis from our database.
Hard research (cheap model + thorough prompt) runs on a cron for suspicious festivals; a biweekly job refreshes others. No live API calls from the site.
Quick Stats
How scoring works
Scores are calculated from structural indicators: accreditations, physical screenings, award category count, submission frequency, and acceptance rate. Higher scores reflect more verifiable legitimacy signals.
Filmmaker reviews
No community reviews yet. If you submitted here, your experience helps others avoid award mills.
Report a problem with this festivalGet Alerts
Get notified when Bleedingham Horror Film Festival's tier changes or new reports are filed.