Indie Suspense Horror Sci-Fi Film Festival
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The Indie Suspense Horror Sci-Fi Film Festival is a U.S. indie genre festival held annually in Apopka, Florida, with live screenings in or near Orlando. It is notable for spotlighting overlooked and underappreciated filmmakers and for programming a broad mix of indie work, especially suspense, horror, and sci-fi, while also accepting other genres. Its repeated recognition as a FilmFreeway Top 100 festival and its annual awards help it serve as a visible discovery venue in the independent film festival circuit.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+24 pts)
- 10 years of verifiable history
- 3 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- FF_RATED
- Documented history with archived programs
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