Why emphasize Buffalo, NY? Why not do a film festival showcasing the horror contributions of the entire state?
GL: The festival is called “Buffalo Screams” because it’s set in Buffalo, but we’re not at all limited to films made in Buffalo, WNY, NYS or even the USA. We plan to showcase films from all over. This year, half of our categories are regional, half are not. We know a lot of local filmmakers who have done quality work, and we want to provide them with a more professional showcase than they may be used to. EN: We decided to go with “Buffalo” in the festival name because Buffalo actually does scream, it screams for an official horror film festival. Being an old “rust-belt” city, it has its own kind of darkness that permeates the city and its suburbs, influencing the scene. As the festival came together we wanted to mix solid submissions with some local color. The local movie scene in town produces a lot of good horror product, so why not throw some of our support that way? Now, I’ll admit, I’ve been a resident of the Buffalo area my entire life, and I consider myself something of a horror
