Written by: Matt Molgaard

If you’re a convention fanatic hell bent on catching every horror con possible this year, it’s time to reserve a few extra days off, as the good folks behind the 7th annual FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival have just unveiled their 2012 schedule. Filmmakers take note as well: submissions are now being accepted (visit the official Freak Show site for details).

This year the action emanates from Orlando, Florida on Halloween weekend, October 26-28. While that leaves fans and filmmakers a full eight months advance notice, this year there are some changes that could prompt a significant influx of traffic, so you may want to get your plans brewing prematurely. Most notable this year for FREAK SHOW is a major venue move, as the festival will be hosted for the first time at The Hilton Orlando.

Check out a bit of info from the official press release below.

“The 7th Annual FREAK SHOW Horror Film Festival announced today that it’s grand event will take place Halloween Weekend October 26-28, 2012 at The Hilton Orlando located on International Drive. The Hilton features a comprehensive 15,000 square-foot Spa and Fitness Center, two resort pools, a lazy river, nine-hole executive golf course, a jogging track and seven creative dining options.

The Hilton gives the Festival Larger 4 Star accommodations for both filmmakers and horror fans attending the event. “We are very excited to be moving to the Hilton Orlando,” states Founder and Festival Director Robert J. Massetti, “As we continue improve the Festival, the move give us more room to grow.”

Horror Fans interested in attending the event can find more information at the Festival website. Filmmakers can also submit their feature length and short horror films now at the website as well. The Early Deadline for Entries is February 17, 2012. Enter your film early to save money on submission fees. For Official Rules and a Downloadable Submission form, please visit our website.”