Zombiepalooza 2023 Winners
Last weekend, The Cary Theater hosted the 8th annual Zombiepalooza, which featured a zombie short film competition and costume contest. Short films were screened from North Carolina filmmakers of all experience levels. 2023 Award Winners Best Zombie Short Film Dead Delivery Directed by Jordan Pollard People’s Choice Award The Cupcake Killer Directed by Kyle Jones […]
Zombiepalooza 2023 Call For Submissions
Organize Before They Rise! The Cary Theater is accepting submissions for Zombiepalooza, the 8th annual zombie short film competition that takes place October 20, 2023, in downtown Cary, N.C. Short films submissions are open to North Carolina filmmakers and residents. Films must be 5 minutes or less in length, and family friendly (films will be […]
Zombiepalooza 2022 Rules
Zombiepalooza is an annual zombie short film competition that takes place October 28, 2022 at The Cary Theater in downtown Cary, N.C. Short films must be 5 minutes or less in length and include the use of a to be determined prop in the finished film. Filmmakers of all ages and skill levels are encouraged […]
Zombiepalooza 2021 Winners
The Cary Theater is grateful to all the local filmmakers who participated in Zombiepalooza 2021. We enjoyed two packed screenings on Oct. 22, 2021 showcasing the wicked sense of locals’ horror-humor. Thanks to all the teams who came up with creative films this year, especially each film’s use of this year’s required prop — the […]
Zombiepalooza 2021 Costume Contest
Calling All Goblins & Ghouls Enter Our Zombiepalooza Costume ContestThis year’s Zombiepalooza will take place in-theater at The Cary and include our annual costume competition. All Halloween costumes welcome, you don’t have to be a zombie. Top 3 win great prizes from our sponsors. Join us at the theater and enter Zombiepalooza’s All-Ages Costume Contest. […]
Zombiepalooza Call For Films 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Cary Theater Seeks Locally Produced Short Films CARY, N.C. – Organize before they rise! The Cary Theater today announced a call-for-entries for locally produced short films to compete at Zombiepalooza 2021. The 6th annual Zombiepalooza is the Town of Cary’s zombie-themed screening party featuring locally produced short films. Individuals or groups […]
Winners Announced at Zombie Film Fest
We are grateful for all the local filmmakers who participated in Zombiepalooza including the Best Of from last year. And we couldn’t have done it without our generous sponsors, Mosquito Wizard, Crosstown Pub & Grill, & Pharmacy Bottle + Beverage who supplied cash prizes.2020 Submissions:Film TitleTeam NameFilmmakerA Bad Day Ashton KeenBoo You’re DeadVision By EricEric AyscueLunch […]
Zombiepalooza Costume Contest
Calling All Goblins & GhoulsEnter Our Zombiepalooza Costume Contest During Halloween SeasonSince this year’s Zombiepalooza films will screen virtually, we won’t be able to gather in-person. Our annual costume competition WILL still take place over social media! Enter Zombiepalooza’s All-Ages Costume Contest anytime now through Halloween.Simply share a selfie of yourself or your little ones on […]
Zombiepalooza Call For Films 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Cary Theater Seeks Locally Produced Short Films October 14 deadline for film submissions.All submissions must include use of a toilet paper roll in the finished film.Zombiepalooza 2020 will take place Friday, October 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.CARY, N.C. – Organize before they rise! The Cary Theater today announced a call-for-entries for […]
