Welsh horror film festival
Abertoir: The International Horror Festival of Wales is an annual horror and horror film festival held in the Aberystwyth Arts Centre in Aberystwyth , Ceredigion , Wales.
History
The festival began as a three-day event in 2006, expanding since to a six-day programme of films and events.[ 1]
In 2014, Abertoir collaborated with the Wales One World Film Festival (WOW) for the UK premiere of the Argentinian supernatural thriller The Second Death (La Segunda Muerte ).[ 2]
Description
Abertoir the only film festival dedicated to horror films in Wales , and is a member of the European Fantastic Film Festivals Federation .[ 1]
The festival screens new big-budget horror films, along with classics and independent films . It also includes a short film competition, screening entries from around the world. It often also features music concerts, stage productions and masterclasses.[ 1]
It maintains a partnership with the WOW Film Festival.[ 3]
Notable guests
Notable guests of honour have included:[citation needed ]
Notable premieres
The following films were premiered at the festival before general release:[citation needed ]
Notable bands
Notable bands which have played at the film festival include:[citation needed ]
See also
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