Monologue Competition

Join us at the 14th Annual International Horror Hotel Film Festival and become a Monologue Competition winner! Here’s your opportunity to showcase your raw talent to the festival audience and make your mark in front of attending screenwriters, filmmakers, and vendors.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, June 20th – Sunday, June 22nd
• Location: Convention Area, Lecture Room

What to Expect:

• Challenge Yourself: Perform two monologues randomly selected from works provided by three (3) screenwriters and their nominated scripts!
• Exclusive Insight: Work closely with the screenwriters, dive into their creative process, and fully capture the emotion behind the scenes. Each participant will have the weekend to practice or seek additional advice from our moderator and scriptwriters.
• Recognition: Perform in front of industry professionals on Sunday at 3 pm, with a live reading from another character alongside you.

Prizes for Top 3 Winners:

• Trophies
• IMDb credit (boost your acting resume!)

How to Enter:

• Submission: Complete an entry form along with your fee of $25 (includes a special discounted weekend pass!)
• Check-in: Friday, June 20th at 6 pm in the Lecture Room to select your scripts. Attendance on Friday is required to compete.
• Monologue Competition: Sunday, June 22nd at 3 pm in the Convention area.

Bonus: Meet and collaborate with JoAnn Esposito Hess, who will host the event! A celebrated screenwriter, producer, and creative executive, JoAnn brings a wealth of industry experience. She has been a driving force behind numerous indie film projects and is known for her ability to recognize emerging talent.

This weekend promises growth, exposure, and a thrilling opportunity to become part of the next big thing. Ready to make an impression? Sign up now and show us what you’ve got!