Night of Fear Festival
Emerging or unverified festival
Night of Fear Festival is an Edmonton-based horror short film festival created with support from The Little Warriors Foundation. It is notable for focusing exclusively on horror shorts, giving emerging and established genre filmmakers a dedicated platform while also raising awareness for child sexual abuse prevention and treatment. In the Edmonton and broader Canadian festival scene, it stands out as a specialized genre event that combines horror programming with community and charitable outreach.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+12 pts)
- 7 years of verifiable history
- 1 verified pro signal
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
- Trust status under active review
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