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Arrow Video FrightFest teams up with Blue Finch Films and Genera to launch Fresh Blood

Arrow Video FrightFest has teamed up with UK distribution outfit Blue Finch Films and short film funding company Genera to launch Fresh Blood.

The new initiative aims to help finance genre short films in the latter stages of development in the bid to discover new voices in the world of genre filmmaking.

Generaā€™s CEO, Christian Parton commented: ā€œShort films are notoriously hard to fund. Partnering and creating exciting opportunities to support short filmmakers is paramount to Genera. We are incredibly excited to be partnering with FrightFest and Blue Finch Films in launching this round to encourage the financing of more genre filmsā€

Ian Rattray, FrightFest co-director, added: ā€œWeā€™re thrilled to join forces with these two dynamic companies to help continue the festivalā€™s tradition of seeking out and supporting fresh talentā€.

Submissions for the fund will start on the 5th June 2019 and filmmakers can apply at www.generafilms.com. The closing date is 31st July and the shortlisted finalists will be announced on 14th August.

Shortlisted finalists will then have the opportunity to pitch their project in front of an industry panel during the festival, who will then decide the winning film.

This year will be the festivalā€™s 20th edition, with their full line-up to be announced on Thursday 4th July.

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