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As a lead up to its 48 hour horror film challenge and Horror Film Festival, Out Of The Cellar is headlining strong appearances at its Mixer series. May lead the way with Violence and Intimacy Coordinator, Bessie Zolno, and June featured local horror host, Lord Blood Rah. Tonight, Thursday, June 25, at 6:30 PM at Prizefighter in Emeryville, CA, is another fantastic speaker, Olga Gabris, a Bay Area writer, film director, and producer.

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Bay Area horror film festival keeps student fees waived through all but the final deadline — a rare opportunity for emerging filmmakers CASTRO VALLEY, CA — May 2026 — Out Of The Cellar Horror Film Festival has officially entered its Witching Hour submission stage — meaning standard submission fees are climbing. But for student filmmakers, there's good news: student submissions remain free through every stage except the last.