Dead Talents Society by John Hsu
Dead Talents Society directed by John Hsu (courtesy BHFF)

John Hsu’s Dead Talents Society dominated the 2024 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival (BHFF) winning Dark Matter Jury Awards for Best Film and Best Ensemble; along with the Audience Award.

“Thank you to the jury members for the awards, especially the Best Ensemble award. That means so much to me and everyone in the cast. Thank you to Brooklyn Horror for your continued support since Detention.” – John Hsu, dir. Dead Talents Society

Dead Mail
Dead Mail

The Head Trip Jury awarded Dead Mail by Joe DeBoer and Kyle McConaghy both Best Film and Best Ensemble.

“The Brooklyn Horror Fest was one of our favorite experiences in the short life of this film. With great fans and an amazing programming team led by Joseph Hernandez — all in the heart of Brooklyn — it was truly a blast on all levels. Our cast and crew are the heart of the film and endured a lot of subpar crafty, so we’re so grateful their amazing work is getting recognized by these awards.” – Kyle McConaghy and Joe DeBoer, dir. Dead Mail

Winners of 2024 Brooklyn Horror Film Festival

DARK MATTER JURY AWARDS

Best Film – Dead Talents Society

Best Director – Sasha Rainbow, Grafted

Best Performance – Blu Hunt, The Dead Thing

Best Ensemble – Dead Talents Society

Best Screenplay – Jayro Bustamante, Rita

HEAD TRIP JURY AWARDS

Best Film – Dead Mail

Best Director – Emma Benestan, Animale

Best Screenplay – Ariella Mastroianni and Ryan J. Sloan, Gazer

Best Actor – Zachary Ray Sherman, Who’s Watching

Best Actress – Oulaya Amamra, Animale

Best Ensemble – Dead Mail

SHORTS COMPETITION JURY AWARDS

Best Film – Femme

Best Director – Émile Lavoie, Mean Ends

Best Performances – Sophie Neff and Woody Coyote, Make Me a Pizza

Best Special FX/Makeup – Irene Uncal, Apotemnofilia

Best Screenplay – Grace Rex, The Shadow Wrangler

Best Production Design – Masha Lyass, Lady Parts

Best Editing – Jordan M. Hahn, Beach Logs Kill

Home Invasion Award – Hammer

AUDIENCE AWARD WINNERS

Gold – Dead Talents Society

Silver – Somnium

Bronze – Bone Lake

LEVIATHAN AWARD

Presented by Arrow Video
The Leviathan Award, Brooklyn Horror’s first and only tribute award, was created in 2023 to honor the luminaries of horror and acknowledge their monstrous contributions to the genre.

2024 honors went to the irreplaceable Larry Fessenden whose inspired filmmaking, cherished turns in front of the camera and impactful producorial work as the founder of Glass Eye Pix has helped shepherd and sustain indie horror in New York for three decades and counting. Larry Fessenden is exactly the kind of trailblazing and enduring artist we want to celebrate, one whose distinct mark on the industry and on countless filmmakers is undeniable.

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