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NEWS
WE'RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM
BITS is looking for two enthusiastic and organized individuals to join our team on a part-time contract for the following roles:
💀 Horror Development Lab Coordinator - Help develop/manage the logistics of our Horror Development Lab, supporting emerging horror creators during the festival.
💀 Industry Coordinator - Assist in organizing/executing our Deadly Exposure industry events, connecting filmmakers with key industry professionals.
Both roles will be essential in bringing our Deadly Exposure industry events to life during BITS 2025 (November 17-22, 2025).
💀 We are also looking for Jury members to help select the Bloodies Awards for the festival!
If you have a passion for horror, event coordination, and supporting indie filmmakers, we want to hear from you!
BITS RADIO
The new season of BITS Radio is here! Episode 91 kicks off with Robert speaking to Festival Director Kelly Michael Stewart about the highlights of BITS 2024! Tune in now and get the inside scoop! A special thank you to our host Robert Bellamy!
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BITS Radio is a fantastic way to hear filmmakers discuss their recent projects, share behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on their experiences in the industry. Whether you're a filmmaker, a devoted horror fan, or just love hearing about the creative process, BITS Radio offers exclusive insights straight from the artists themselves!
Calling all underrepresented Canadian genre filmmakers! Applications for the 2025 Horror Development Lab are now open on Film Freeway, alongside film submissions for this year's Film Festival.
The BITS Horror Development Lab is an exclusive development program designed to foster business and production opportunities for scripted horror, sci-fi, action and thriller projects by women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled Canadian filmmakers and content creators, aiming to amplify diverse voices in genre storytelling.
If you're an emerging or mid-career filmmaker with a feature film or web series in development, this is your opportunity to gain invaluable industry insights and connections.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this program that supports the development of diverse Canadian genre filmmaking.
2024 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Experience the best of the 2024 Blood in the Snow Film Festival (Nov 18-23, 2024). Relive the heart-pounding films, engaging Q&As, and unforgettable industry events and after parties that brought filmmakers and horror fans together to celebrate Canadian genre cinema!
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Shot and edited by One Last Shot Productions. Music by Joshua C Love. Animations by Lance Fernandes, based on artwork created by Small Dog Design.
Mark your calendars! BITS 2025 will take over the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, from November 17-22, 2025!
Expect six days of blood-curdling horror, mind-bending thrillers, and all the best in indie Canadian genre cinema!
Do you have a horror, sci-fi, thriller, or dark genre film that deserves the spotlight? Submissions for BITS 2025 are officially open on Film Freeway!
Send us your terrifying feature, shocking short, or web series, we want to see it! Check out our Submissions FAQ.
Stay connected and never miss a moment of the thrills and excitement at the Blood in the Snow Film Festival! By subscribing to our exclusive newsletter, you'll get the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox!
If you're a filmmaker looking for submission info, an industry professional seeking networking opportunities, or a horror fan excited for thrilling films, stay updated with key festival announcements, ticket sales, event schedules, and the amazing films coming to the screen.
💀 Don't miss out -- sign up today and be part of the Canadian horror celebration! 🇨🇦
"Can't say enough about this fest. Its fun, inviting and inclusive. Kelly and his team have dialed this thing in and its clear they care about the details. I'd recommend this fest to anyone and everyone.
"Incredible community, amazing program, and just wonderful people"
"What a beauty! The passion for film and empowering filmmakers is highly apparent at this festival. Was blown away by the programming, the stunning venue, the after parties and so much more. The networking was absolutely insane here. Very enthusiastic hats off to the organizers and HIGHLY encourage genre filmmakers to make submitting to this festival a priority!"
"Awesome festival! Great location and venue. The staff and volunteers are incredible. Hands down one of the best genre festivals to check out."
"Loved my experience at BITS 2024! The team, the venues and the crowd was great! Hope to be selected again in the future :)"
