The New York City Horror Film Festival was established by Michael J. Hein in 2001. It takes place each year in New York City for a week in October or November and specializes in the horror film genre.
The festival is a competitive one, showing 60 films in 2005. Awards are as follows:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Short Film
- Best Cinematography
- Best Special Effects
- Best Actor
- Best Actress
- Best Screenplay
- Audience Choice
Read more about New York City Horror Film Festival: Lifetime Achievement Award
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