BLEEDINGHAM XV IS HERE!
Howdy Horror Fans and Filmmakers!
It’s finally here! Bleedingham has returned for another season!
In fact, we are celebrating 15 years with a multitude of horror screenings and events for the Entire Month Of October!
Check out the schedule below and come get spooky with us!
Disclaimer for all film blocks: We do not censor filmmakers. Some films may display nudity, extreme violence,
gore, adult language, triggering or disturbing content. These films are made by independent
filmmakers and are not rated. Films are recommended for mature audiences only.
Friday, October 23rd
The Night Gallery: Monster Club @ Hotel Leo
The Night Gallery is our opening night event and we can’t wait to set the tone
for this season’s festival! This year’s theme is … The Monster Club!
We don’t want you to miss any of the information around this party, so be sure to
click the link below for more information!
NIGHT GALLERY SCHEDULE AND GENERAL INFO
Tickets can be purchased here
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: FRIDAY NIGHTMARES BLOCK
Bleedingham’s opening weekend film block, Friday Nightmares, is the perfect way to get you in
the mood for the Scary Season. This block is for true horror cinephiles, with films ranging from
psychological thrillers, killer toys, and graphic body horror, this block of short films dives into
deep dark stories that will get inside your head.
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
Saturday, October 24th
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: THE CREEPY CORNUCOPIA BLOCK
Expand your Halloween weekend fun with a late afternoon treat of a delightfully dark, weird,
silly, and frightening mix of WA state and beyond indie horror short films, plus the best 5 minute
film challenge and best student film!
As to be expected, yes there will be audience prizes to be won, plus the Bleedingham photo
booth and candy, so much candy…
Get ready to eat lots of sugar and popcorn, grab a beer, and come out to meet other horror fans
and filmmakers!
Costumes and fancy attire are encouraged!
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: WA SHORT FILM FINALISTS BLOCK
AND AWARDS CEREMONY
Bleedingham Film Festival XV summons filmmakers and horror fans to join us for the screening
of the WA State Finalists Block!
Filmmakers from across WA state have submitted their wildest and creepiest films to compete for
a grand prize of $1000 and these are the WA finalists of 2026.
Stay after the screening for the awards ceremony and cheer on WA state filmmakers!
Hosted by longtime Bleedingham Hostess with the Mostess, the amazing Jackie Kersten, and
Bleedingham’s own Langley West, this will be a night of audience prizes,
posing for horror pics at the photo booth and horror shenanigans!
Costumes and fancy attire are highly encouraged!
TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC SOON!
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: BEST WA FEATURE BLOCK
Only one WA state feature film is selected to play at the Pickford each year by our judges and
this is it! This block also includes two WA state opening short films!
We invite you to join us in celebrating independent filmmakers at this
one and only Best WA Feature screening!
Study up on your horror trivia for this screening, there will be prizes for knowing those random
horror movie facts you have floating around in your brain!
See you ghouls there!
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
Screening After Party at GRAND Avenue Alehouse!
Sunday, October 25th
BLEEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: BEYOND WA FINALISTS SHORT FILM BLOCK
What are you doing on this Spooky Season Sunday afternoon in Bellingham? We recommend
joining us for a late afternoon bump of indie horror short films to set your mind at ease.
This block includes finalists from across the continental US and the world, including films from
as far away as the UK, Iran, and Italy!
WHAT DO YOU MEAN OF COURSE THERE WILL BE PRIZES TO WIN! Stop looking at us,
you’re starting to scare us, but seriously though, indie short horror films, movie snacks, beer,
jones soda, and like, have you tried the popcorn topping bar at the Pickford?!
Photo booth will be waiting for you to get your best scary film fest pics, don’t forget to get your
official Bleedingham t-shirt! They’ll be worth like $50 some day!
See you at the movies!
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: BEST BEYOND WA FEATURE BLOCK
This is the FINAL film block of Bleedingham 2026! Be there to help us go out in horror fashion
style with the Best Beyond Wa Feature film block plus an opening short film!
Not sure what you are doing with your life on this Sunday evening? Neither do we, but we do
know that we love horror movies and we hope to see your best existential dread faces at this
last block of the season.
Come for the free candy, or the horror trivia prizes, or to simply stand melancholily in front of the
Bleedingham photo booth, knowing that it will be gone after this, and that you will soon be
standing empty in the place it once stood, waiting for it to return and once again shine upon you,
inviting you into the depths of it’s love for true independent horror.
End scene.
Official Selection TBA Oct 11!
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: WA FINALISTS ENCORE SCREENING
In case you missed out on the WA State Finalists Block on Saturday, there will be a late night
Encore screening at the Pickford on Sunday!
Monday, October 26th
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: STUDENT FILM SCREENING AT WWU
Bleedingham has teamed up with the Film Production Club at Western Washington University and will be
screening the Student Film Selection as part of a Halloween event for Western Students!
*This event is for Western Students only*
Saturday, October 31st
BLEEDINGHAM XV PRESENTS: BLEEDINGHAM HALLOWEEN HORROR SPECIAL
Bleedingham’s Halloween Horror Special presents both the 5 Minute Film Challenge block and the Student Film block!
This is a special online only screening to get you in the Halloween headspace.
We will post the live link on our social media on Halloween, so keep your eyes peeled!
This screening is only available to view for 24 hours after the live link is turned on, so don’t wait or you’ll miss it!