Phoenix FearCON
Emerging or unverified festival
Phoenix FearCON is a community-driven independent horror film festival and convention based in Phoenix, Arizona, that began in 2006 as the Phoenix Fear Film Festival. It is notable for showcasing independent horror, sci-fi, and fantasy films from around the world, while also adding panels, guest appearances, performances, and other fan-oriented events that make it more than a standard screening festival. Its significance lies in giving emerging genre filmmakers a platform and in becoming a recognized destination for horror-film culture in both in-person and virtual formats.
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 16 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
Trust Signals
Positive Signals
- FF_GOLD_BADGE
- Documented history with archived programs
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 Phoenix FearCON's tier changes or new reports are filed.