Definition
The term “Screamfest ’07” is an informal reference to the 2007 edition of the Screamfest Horror Film Festival, an annual event showcasing independent horror, thriller, and sci‑fi films, primarily held in Los Angeles, California.
Overview
Screamfest Horror Film Festival was founded in 2001 and has become one of the longest‑running genre‑specific festivals in the United States. Each year the festival programs a selection of feature films, short films, and panels, and presents awards such as the “Screamfest Award for Best Feature.” The 2007 edition, colloquially abbreviated as “Screamfest ’07,” continued this tradition, featuring a slate of contemporary horror titles and awarding recognitions to filmmakers and actors within the genre.
Etymology / Origin
- Screamfest: A compound of “scream,” referencing the reaction typical of horror audiences, and “fest,” a shortened form of “festival.”
- ’07: A conventional shorthand for the year 2007, using an apostrophe to omit the first two digits of the year.
Characteristics
- Programming: The 2007 festival screened a mixture of world premieres, U.S. premieres, and previously released independent horror films.
- Awards: Typical categories included Best Feature, Best Short, Best Director, and performance awards; winners were selected by a panel of genre‑expert judges.
- Venue: Events were primarily held at the historic TCL Chinese Theatre and nearby screening locations in Los Angeles.
- Industry Impact: As with other Screamfest editions, the 2007 event served as a networking hub for filmmakers, producers, and distributors specializing in genre cinema.
Related Topics
- Screamfest Horror Film Festival (general overview)
- Horror film festivals (e.g., Fantasia International Film Festival, Sitges Film Festival)
- Independent horror cinema in the United States
Note: Specific details such as the exact film lineup, award recipients, and attendance figures for the 2007 edition are not comprehensively documented in widely accessible reliable sources. Consequently, the term “Screamfest ’07” does not have a dedicated, verifiable encyclopedic entry separate from the broader festival coverage.