Ethereal Horror Fest: House of Abraham & 2025 Filmmaker Conference

Ethereal Horror Fest (Nov. 14–16, Austin, TX) will open Friday, November 14, with a special screening of House of Abraham, directed by the Austin Chronicle’s Filmmaker of the Year Lisa Belcher. The film made its Austin premiere on September 17 to a sold-out audience at AFS Cinemas. Don’t miss your chance to catch this epic, soon-to-be cult classic shot and crewed in Austin.

Ethereal Horror Fest also unveils The Offering: Emerging & Establishing Filmmakers Conference, designed for filmmakers exploring the horror genre.

Speakers and topics are confirmed:

Saturday, November 15 | Noon–4:00 p.m. | AFS Cinemas
From Student to Real World Industry — Amanda Diaz & River Montgomery (Film Rookie Diaries podcast)
Finding Your Story — Jess Hageman (Author, Head Cheese, Mother Eating) & Luke Garza (Producer/Director/Writer/Script Coach)
The Sounds of Horror — Jahné Zachary (JSyncAudio, Foley/Sound) & Bryan Kelley (Control Freaks Music, Composer)
SFX Secrets: Making Dirt & Grime Look Real — Jobeth Garza (Winner, 2025 Blood & Brushes)
Fireside Chat: Making It in the Texas Film Industry — Budro Partida (Pennyrock Productions) & Dr. Corey Trahan (HorrorWeb Productions)

Festival Tickets: $20 – $150, use code ABRAHAM20 for 20% off all tickets and passes for a limited time only. (Student passes not eligible for discount).

Sponsorships: To become a sponsor or host a gathering, email janelle@etherealhorrorfest.com

About Ethereal Horror Fest
Now in its sixth year, Ethereal Horror Fest is a woman-owned, women-run genre festival recognized on FilmFreeway’s Top 100 Festivals. The festival is dedicated to creating filmmaker-first experiences and delivering unforgettable screenings, panels, and community events that celebrate bold, boundary-pushing storytelling. Visit etherealhorrorfest.com for more details.