Author, editor, and longtime horror fan Jemiah Jefferson's publications include the novels Voice Of The Blood, Wounds, Fiend, and A Drop Of Scarlet, and the chapbook of erotic short-stories st*rf*ck*ng. She has also written for Willamette Week, Just Out, Plazm, 2 Gyrlz Quarterly, and the culture blog Popshifter, and maintains a regular comedy-flavored film review blog on Livejournal.

Jeremy Peterson is a Portland area director, producer and editor of over fifty and micro-budget short including several award winning films that range in tone from lovecraftian to comedic. Founder of "a3o Studios: Independent Film", a loose group of creative filmmakers that specialize in low and no-budget, high-quality short films. In 2010 a3o Studios showed "Effulgence", a twenty minute short film at HPLFF that was based on the 2009 HPLFF winning screenplay. Jeremy also has a strong interest in world domination through extensive use of lasers, robotics and/or tamed monsters.

In the past ten years Jesse Blanchard has made 49 short films, including #46 "Space Bugs" and #49 "Shine". His films have played Cannes, been picked up Dimension Films, and recognized by industry veterans Drew Barrymore, Neil LaBute, and George Romero. He is currently in post-production on his 50th short, a teaser for his feature film, Chompers 3D. I started working in 3D two years ago, designing and building a 3D rig in his garage. Since then, he has patented his own 3D camera system and supports himself by selling the Robert Rig and helping others make the transition to 3D.

Jessica Dwyer has had to cancel due to health reasons. We wish her a speedy recovery and hope to see her next year!Jessica Dwyer is a writer, radio personality, and webzine runner. She's been writing for HorrorHound Magazine since issue 2 and has had short fiction published in the anthology Uncanny Allegories. She's been running Fangirl Magazine, an online webzine for the last 7 years and has been the host and creator of Fangirl Radio.