BABA YAGA
HORROR
FILM FEST

ABOUT

Baba Yaga Horror Film Fest is an independent international festival dedicated to bold and atmospheric horror and dark thriller cinema.We welcome films across horror and thriller subgenres — from psychological and supernatural stories to slow-burn suspense and intense, audience-driven experiences.The festival is built around a simple idea:Let fears exist only in cinema.

AWARDS

BEST SHORT HORROR FILM
BEST DIRECTOR
BEST ACTOR
BEST ACTRESS
BEST SCREENPLAY
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
SPECIAL JURY PRIZEAdditional awards may be presented, including:BEST ANTAGONIST
FINAL GIRL AWARD
BEST AI HORROR FILMWinners receive official digital laurels.

JURY

LUKA BURSAC

A Serbian director, screenwriter and producer. Born in Belgrade in 1990. He is best known for the full-length horror «Videoteka» (2024), as well as other films.
His work often combines genre storytelling with a strong visual style, drawing from horror, fantasy and mystery cinema. He continues to develop independent genre filmmaking through both short and feature-length projects.

KOSTAS MARSAN

A filmmaker from Yakutia (Sakha Republic), Russia. He is best known for the ethnic horror film “Ich-chi” (2020), inspired by Yakut mythology, as well as the detective thriller “My murderer” (2016). His work focuses on genre cinema and draws on the folklore, culture and traditions of Yakutia. He continues to develop independent filmmaking through feature-length projects.

VLADIMIR MOTYREV

Vladimir Motyrev is an award-winning Russian horror filmmaker, screenwriter, and creative producer. His independent short films, including “Knock-Knock,” “Unseen,” and “Damned Village,” have been recognized at international film festivals. He is also the founder of SUSPENSE Film Festival, dedicated to films that create tension, atmosphere, and a powerful audience experience.

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