Screamfest Horror Film Festival, often referred to as Screamfest LA, is recognized as America's largest and longest-running horror film festival, established in August 2001 by film producers Rachel Belofsky and Ross Martin. The festival runs for ten days each October and is hosted at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres in Los Angeles, California. Dedicated to premiering new and innovative works from American and international independent horror filmmakers, Screamfest has been a platform for films like *Paranormal Activity*, *30 Days Of Night*, and *The Grudge* to gain exposure. It awards the Screamfest Skull Award in various categories, including Best Feature, Directing, and Best Short. The festival aims to help filmmakers secure distribution and representation, fostering careers within the horror and sci-fi genres.