Horror Hotel Film Festival

06/13/2026

Don’t know what to do at the festival? Too many options? Here’s our program sheet at a glance to help you plan your visit. See you next week!!

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06/12/2026

Make sure that when you are at the film festival you check out our free convention room! We will have competitions taking place throughout the weekend.

Featuring:
Hayden’s Creationz
ZPR MediaLamPro
Lopodomized
John Ward – Horror Author
Eject Press, GenreBlast Books
The Federation – USS Challenger
Designs by Bain
TIFFANY APAN: The Gothic Celt
Cleveland IndieClub
CinemaWastland
The Indie Gathering
ToonTom
Short Sweet Film Festival

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06/12/2026

Introducing our Films for our Saturday June 20 screening in Room B at 2 pm

Short Film:
Only You

Feature Film:
Little Pet

When a submissive young woman in a toxic relationship is bitten by an unruly dog, she develops a connection to her animalistic side with potentially deadly consequences for everyone in her path.

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06/12/2026

Introducing the film for our Saturday June 20 screening in Room A at 7:30 pm

MEAT the Movie

After a night of drugs and debauchery results in the fatal overdose of an underage gay man, an innocent bystander is left to take the blame. Upon his release from prison, the guilty party becomes the focus of an eccentric killers revenge.

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06/12/2026

Introducing the third inductee for this years Indie Filmmaker Hall of Fame: Stacey Malone

Stacey Malone is an award‑winning actress, director, producer, and screenwriter whose creative vision and leadership have shaped the landscape of independent film and women’s representation in media. Born and raised in Greater Cleveland, Stacey began her artistic journey at Wright State University before stepping into early career highlights including the Sundance‑selected Joy Road and celebrated performances at the historic Karamu House.

A multi‑hyphenate storyteller, Stacey has written, produced, and directed a wide range of
original work—from the award‑winning short A Spit Second to the acclaimed web series Now What, which earned multiple festival selections and wins including Best Director and Audience Choice. Her portfolio also includes the musical short 5 Days, the web series The Greek Chronicles, and her feature film lead debut in I’m Having an Affair with My Wife.

Her directing and production expertise extends to documentary storytelling with 216: Legends of the Land, which premiered at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, as well as numerous commercial, short‑form, and feature projects. Stacey has also contributed to major national productions such as Shooting Stars, Lost & Found in Cleveland, and a 20th Century Studios/Disney feature, serving in key creative and production roles.
Beyond her artistic achievements, Stacey is a transformative force in the industry. In 2018, she co‑founded the Ohio chapter of Women in Film & Television and continues to serve as its President, championing education, access, and advancement for women across film, television, and digital media. Her leadership has opened doors for countless emerging creatives and strengthened the pipeline for women in production roles statewide.

A true advocate for independent filmmaking, Stacey is committed to amplifying
underrepresented voices, building community, and creating opportunities that illuminate the brilliance and resilience of women storytellers. Her induction into the Hall of Fame honors not only her body of work, but her enduring impact on the creative ecosystem of Ohio and beyond

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06/11/2026

We would like to take a moment to thank our Screenwriter Level Sponsor:

Shannon Ahlstrand Headshots

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06/11/2026

Join us Sunday June 21 from 10 am to 11:30 am for our Guerrilla Styled Filmmaking (Cinematography and Lighting) with the Scotts lecture.

Join the Scotts (Scott T. Morrison and Dr. Scott Brosius) on understanding the importance of lighting for video and photo shoot.

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06/11/2026

Introducing our films for our Saturday June 20 film screening block in Room B at 12 pm

Short film: The Masterpiece

Feature Film: Demonetize

Out-of-work television ghost hunters discover the key to getting their jobs back – and proving ghosts are real – is by working with the last group of people anyone would expect: Social Media Stars.

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06/11/2026

Introducing the second inductee for this years Indie Filmmaker Hall of Fame: Mike Suglio

Mike Suglio is a Cleveland native, filmmaker, and executive director and creator of the Short. Sweet. Film Fest. After graduating from Mentor High he attended Case Western Reserve University where he studied theatre, political science, and psychology as an undergrad and then continued on to receive his M.B.A.

During his time at CWRU,Mikedirected a feature length documentary, The Struggle for Existence, a film that explores how the Cleveland Natural History Museum and the Creation Museum approach science. He continued on to direct several other short films, including his most recent, A Tribute to the Fallen, which was shot on location in Negros Oriental, Philippines. MikeSugliois now in post-production on a feature documentary on Cleveland's beer brewing history called Lagerland.

As a filmmaker he loves sharing his films with others and is extremely happy to provide an opportunity for other filmmakers to share their films to the Cleveland community through the Short. Sweet. Film Fest.. Mike Suglio is also a professor at the School of Film & Media Arts at Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College, and Case Western Reserve University. He is also on the Board of Directors of Independent Pictures.
Mike created the Short. Sweet. Film Fest. to showcase up-and-coming talent at the local, national, and international level. The festival has now expanded to seven days and just completed the 15th annual festival. The Short. Sweet. Film Fest. returns to its second year in NYC this September and looks to expand to other cities soon.

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06/11/2026

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International Horror Hotel Film FestivalThe International Horror Hotel Film Festival will be on June 18th-21st at the Crowne Plaza Cleveland Airport.