Buried Alive! Horror Film Festival

09/24/2025

🎬🖤 Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the Buried Alive Sinema Challenge — we can’t wait to see the incredible creations you’ll be bringing to life!

Special thanks to some of our amazing vendors & artists:
✨ Nomad Studios FX –

✨ Omar Sfreddo – omarsfreddo.com

✨ Bonnie N Clyde Body Arts FX –

We’re grateful for their incredible craft and support of the horror community. 🖤

09/23/2025

This year, Buried Alive invites you to the table for A Feast on Fear, a grotesque banquet where every film is a course of terror. From spine-tingling thrills to blood-soaked nightmares, we serve horror in its richest, most decadent form. Come hungry… leave screaming for more.�

Massive thanks to the crew who made the carnage happen:

STAR and Headless Maid: .mcphail
�Director Shannon Ford Thompson ( )
Jay Halloway - AD & concept creator
Lucas Godfrey - Special FX
Shane Morton () - Monsters & location
Torey Haas () - VFX guidance
Nick Lauinger & Tony Reams - Camera team
Harper Harris - Sound
Hsiang-Ming Wen - Score
Jeremy Mercer - BTS & marketing
Dayna Noffke () - Screenplay Director & on-set assist

And our monster squad:
Josh Evans - TV-Head Monster
Jonny Drummond - Two-Faced Man
Daniel Dolan - Werewolf
Dave Bockus - Burlap Dave
Ramon Rodriguez - Horned Monster
Alison Truley Zavcer - Teefie Girl + PA
Kevin Marshall - “Gwilliam” cameo by Brian Lonano’s creation

09/20/2025

09/13/2025

🎬🖤 Huge thanks to everyone who came out for the Buried Alive Sinema Challenge — we can’t wait to see the incredible creations you’ll be bringing to life!Special thanks to one of our amazing vendors, “Monster” Midian Crosby – Makeup FX Artist 🔗 IG: 🌐 Website: monstermakeupfx.comAnd don’t miss her industry workshop TOMORROW (9/13/25) at the Plaza Theatre! 📅 Date: Sept 13, 2025⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM📍 Location: Plaza Theatre💵 Price: $75 Non-Members (ATLFS Member)In this essential class for filmmakers & producers, Midian will break down the pros & cons of practical FX vs. digital, share insider budgeting strategies, and teach you how to evaluate an artist’s skills with real-world insights.Seats are limited — register now to secure your spot! 🎟️

09/10/2025

Atlanta filmmakers! The Sinema Challenge is about to begin! There’s still time to make it to the Tera Theater. We have vendors, filmmakers, podcasters and so much more! Don’t miss the kick off and the Prestige of Terror.

09/10/2025

Huge thanks to our amazing vendors & sponsors who made this year’s Sinema Challenge possible! 🎬🖤 Your support fuels Atlanta’s indie horror scene and helps keep the scares alive.

👻 Vendors
Horror Hussies:
Jen Reads Tarot
Lux Lighting:
Mostly Horror Movies:
Nomad Studios FX:
Pro Makeup (Norcostco):
Title Frame:
Universal Studios Costumes:
Vanntastic Horror Shop:

🩸 Sponsors
Videodrome:
Saturation.io: .io
Scriptation:
Shirt Shanty:
Yup, That’s Scary:
Atlanta Horror Society:
Enhance Influence:

Thank you all for helping us bring the terror to life!

09/10/2025

Filmmakers, editors, crew, and horror creatives — your next project is waiting.
The 13-Day Sinema Challenge is Atlanta’s most intense indie horror competition… and it all starts at our FREE Networking Mixer.

Filmmakers Networking Mixer & Challenge Launch
📅 Tuesday, September 10
🕕 Starting at 6 PM
🎟️ FREE for filmmakers, actors, editors, makeup artists, & crew
📍 The Tara Theatre | Atlanta, GA

Meet actors ready to star in your film. Connect with editors, directors, and crew. Build the perfect team for 13 days of spine-chilling filmmaking.

🔗 Start your challenge: buriedalivefilmfest.com/sinemachallenge

Prestige of Terror tickets: taraatlanta.com

Complete your team. Create something terrifying.

09/09/2025

🎬Calling all ACTORS who want to star in a horror film! 👻�The 13-Day Sinema Challenge is your chance to hit the big screen — but first, come meet the filmmakers ready to cast YOU.
📍 Filmmakers Networking Mixer & Challenge Launch�📅 Tuesday, September 10�🕕 Starting at 6 PM�FREE for actors, directors, editors, crew & creatives�The Tara Theatre | Atlanta, GA

At the mixer, you’ll connect with local filmmakers building their teams. This is where projects come to life — and where you might land your next starring role.
🔗 Join the challenge: buriedalivefilmfest.com/sinemachallenge�🎟️ Prestige of Terror tickets: taraatlanta.com
Your horror story starts here. Are you ready? 🩸

09/09/2025

✨ Ready to network? The FREE Filmmakers Mixer is the place to meet actors, directors, editors & crew for the Sinema Challenge. Sept 10 at The Tara Theatre! sinemachallenege Atlanta Horror Society

09/06/2025

Launch Party / Best of the Best�📅 September 10, 2025� 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST�📌 The Tara Theatre (2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324)
Prestige of Terror at 7:30 PM — screenings + awards�FREE Launch Party at 9:30 PM — vendors, networking, team draw

Tickets: https://www.taraatlanta.com/movie/sinema-challenge-launch-party-prestige-of-terror
Registration:https://buriedalivefilmfest.com/sinemachallenge/
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08/26/2025

08/25 - FREE TICKETS TO THE CONJURING

THE CONJURING: LAST RITES
Wednesday, August 27th
7:00 PM with reception at 6:00 PM
Springs Cinema & Taphouse
Claim Screening Passes

Here: https://wbtickets.com/BAconjuring

Please arrive early as seating is first come, first serve and is not guaranteed.
You must have a QR code ticket to enter (digital is allowed). All members of a group must be present to be seated.

05/13/2025

🎉 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🎉
Win a Genie Houdini–signed 8×10 “Chubby” photo from Killer Klowns from Outer Space! 🤡🛸
In celebration of the Atlanta Horror Society’s 1-Year Anniversary, Yup That’s Scary horror podcast is giving ONE lucky fan an exclusive, autographed photo of everyone’s favorite cotton-candy-loving Klown — Chubby, signed by Genie Houdini himself!
This item has been fully examined by James Spence Authentication (JSA).

🎁 HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow both & on social media
2️⃣ Fill out the giveaway form – link in bio or at [Insert Giveaway Form URL]
3️⃣ Buy a ticket to the Killer Klowns from Outer Space screening at the Plaza Theatre
🎟️ Ticket link: https://www.plazaatlanta.com/movie/atlanta-horror-society-killer-klowns-from-outer-space/

💥 Winner will be announced Monday, May 19th, 2025
🧁 You do NOT need to be present to win – but trust us, you’ll want to be at the party!


📜 GIVEAWAY TERMS & CONDITIONS:
Eligibility: Open to U.S. residents aged 18 or older.

Entry Requirements:

Must follow both Yup That’s Scary and Atlanta Horror Society on at least one social media platform (Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok).

Must complete and submit the official giveaway form.

Must purchase a ticket to the Killer Klowns from Outer Space screening at the Plaza Theatre on May 19, 2025.

Entry Deadline: Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on May 18, 2025.

Winner Selection: One (1) winner will be randomly selected and announced on Monday, May 19, 2025, via social media and email.

No Attendance Required: Winner does not need to be present at the screening to win.

Prize: One (1) autographed 8×10 photo of "Chubby" from Killer Klowns from Outer Space, signed by Genie Houdini. Prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash.

Disclaimer: This giveaway is not affiliated with Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok.