Thousands of filmmakers across the world want to be the next Kane Parsons or Curry Barker. Many of them even have the tools and the talent to make the horror happen. What they’re lacking is the audience. That’s where Ripcord emerges from the shadows — not with a scare, but an opportunity.
With Ripcord, fans can rate and review films, follow and interact with the filmmakers, and discover new voices in the genre space. What’s more, they can purchase these films directly from the filmmakers with revenue going right into the creator’s pockets. It’s a community space — and one that’s making moves.
“Ripcord’s Halloween Film Festival is the first step,” says John Hegeman, Festival Director. “Filmmakers get the exposure they need, and fans discover new voices in horror, sci-fi and fantasy they might never have found otherwise.”
As previously reported , Ripcord’s Halloween Film Festival runs Monday, October 19 through Thursday, October 29 , and will consist of 50 horror, sci-fi, thriller, and fantasy short films in competition for a $200,000 prize pool. Actually, it’s a little more nuanced than just a big number.
“We wanted the prizes to matter,” Hegeman insists. “Our $100,000 first-place c...