THE 20TH ANNUAL H.P. LOVECRAFT FILM FESTIVAL AWARDS!
The Howie - for outstanding lifetime achievement in promoting the works of H.P. Lovecraft: Charles Stross
Best Feature Film: "Black Mountain Side" - Nick Szostaskiwskyj
Best Short Film: "Mercy" - Sean Blau
Best Adaptation: "Escape from Midwich Valley" - Pierre-Henri Debies
Best Screenplay: "Let It Bleed" - Scott Selden
Audience Choice: "The Mill at Calder's End" - Kevin McTurk
Our amazing sponsor, Rue Morgue has been the number one horror magazine for years, covering both popular horror and the independent and underground. That's what makes Rue Morgue and the H. P. Lovecraft Film Festival so compatible! Their new November issue is a celebration of H. P. Lovecraft with tons of articles, art, movie reviews, and more relating to the Old Gent from Providence. It's a great issue that highlights many members of our community, including the art of Skinner, Nick "The Hat" Gucker, and Liv Rainey-Smith, with words by S. T.
The 20th Anniversary H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival was a truly extraordinary experience. During the weekend, old friends reunited, new friends were made, and many, many films and programs were enjoyed! Much of it was captured by our favorite long-time photographer Todd Gardiner! To see the Galleries, visit Todd's website Heiroglyph Photography.
Save the Date, but not your sanity: The 7th Annual H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival in San Pedro, CA this April 29th - May 1st at the Warner Grand Theatre. The Theme is The Dunwich Horror . Kickstarter live now gets you in for a Shoggoth-load of Lovecraftian film, plus panels, wine, readings, and live events. Check out Facebook.
Special guests this year are author Brian Lumley (one of the Old Ones), artist Mike Mignola (Hellboy Creator!), actor Robert Lloyd Perry, and the eldritch sounds of The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets.
We are also very pleased to have authors Michael Shea, S.T. Joshi, Robert M. Price, Stanley Sargent, Scott Connors, and Willum Pugmire joing us for panels and readings.
We are down in San Diego for the annual ComicCon. If you are down here as well don't miss Lovecraft: The Fear of the Unknown documentary this Thursday at 8:00pm.
All film and screenplay entries must be submitted online using Withoutabox.com. Withoutabox members receive discounts on entry fees. As you can see by the deadlines, the stars are almost right...
- Late Deadline August 15, 2008
- Extended Deadline August 28, 2008
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Lovecraft: Fear Of The Unknown wins the 2008 Best Documentary Film at ComicCon! Director Frank Woodward is best pleased. Again thanks goes out to all who attended. If you weren't there at ComicCon you will have another chance here in Portland Oregon to watch it with all your fellow lurkers.
On-line ticket sales are active! If you purchase a Supporter Pass you get to reserve a T-Shirt and Poster featuring this year's artwork.
Yes how time flies. It seems just like yesterday that Howard was born (August 20, 1890). Lovecraft's predominate idea that life is incomprehensible to human minds and that the universe is fundamentally alien still resonates with readers today. Perhaps even more so considering the geo-political pressures and fragility of life here on Earth.
So everyone take a moment, raise a glass, and toast Lovecraft, a friend from out of time and space.