# The Muses Horror & Comedy Festival

> THE MUSES COMEDY HORROR FILM FESTIVAL Friday, October 23, 2026 • Nashville, Tennessee Funny. Frightening. Twisted. Campy. Completely unhinged. The Muses Studio is accepting short films for an evening celebrating horror, comedy, dark humor, parody and everything wonderfully strange in between. Selected films will screen for a live Nashville audience as part of a special night featuring independent films, live comedy commentary, filmmaker moments, audience voting and awards. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Comedy Horror • Horror Comedy • Horror/Thriller • Dark Comedy • Camp & Parody • Experimental • Micro Shorts Maximum runtime: 15 minutes Preferred runtime: 2–10 minutes Independent filmmakers and emerging creators are encouraged to submit. SUBMISSION FEE Early Submission — $10 Regular Submission — $15

- Address: Nashville, TN, USA

- **Festival Submissions**: I accept horror and comedy films for festival consideration.
- **Festival Screenings**: I present selected horror and comedy films to festival audiences.

- **What is a horror and comedy festival?** A horror and comedy festival is an event that brings together films, performances, or creative works centered on frightening and humorous storytelling. It gives audiences a chance to discover distinctive voices while celebrating the craft, imagination, and community behind these genres.
- **Who can attend a horror and comedy festival?** Festivals of this kind are generally designed for people who enjoy horror, comedy, independent creativity, and live cultural events. Audience suitability can vary by individual program, so reviewing the event information for each selection is a thoughtful way to choose what feels right.
- **What kinds of work may be featured?** Programming may include short or feature films, live performances, screenings, talks, or other genre-focused creative work. The common thread is often a blend of suspense, dark humor, satire, or playful storytelling presented for an engaged audience.
- **Why attend a genre festival instead of watching something at home?** A festival offers a shared setting where audiences can experience creative work alongside fellow enthusiasts and connect with the people who make it. It can also provide a broader introduction to emerging ideas and perspectives that may be easy to miss through everyday viewing.
- **How can creators benefit from participating in a festival?** Festival participation can place creative work in front of an interested audience and encourage meaningful conversations around its themes and approach. It may also help creators build connections within a supportive community that values original horror and comedy.

## Services

- [Filmmaker Networking](https://themuseshorrorcom.com/services/filmmaker-networking.md): I create opportunities for filmmakers to connect and collaborate.
- [Festival Sponsorships](https://themuseshorrorcom.com/services/festival-sponsorships.md): I offer promotional partnerships for brands supporting the festival.

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## Pages

- [Home](https://themuseshorrorcom.com/index.md)
- [Festival Brand Partnership](https://themuseshorrorcom.com/services/festival-sponsorships.md)
- [Festival Connection Session](https://themuseshorrorcom.com/services/filmmaker-networking.md)