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2025 FESTIVAL PASSES
Get your Early Bird Pass for the highly anticipated 14th edition of the Blood in the Snow Film Festival + Deadly Exposure Industry Conference!
Take this opportunity to support and fully immerse yourself in a celebration of 100% 🇨🇦 Canadian talent in genre indie filmmaking. The festival promises an exciting lineup of genre films followed by Q/As with the filmmakers,
industry panels and networking events that will take place in Toronto at the Isabel Bader Theatre from November 17-22, 2025.
Right now, you can enjoy a 25% discount on Early Bird passes,
with prices ranging from $50 to $190 for the new deluxe pass, offering even more perks and access.
Don't miss out on this chance to be part of an unforgettable cinematic experience—secure your pass today!
Early bird $190 (regular $240)
This pass is perfect for filmmakers that want to take in the maximum amount of events during the festival. This is the only purchased pass that allows you access to view the lab micro panels and the lab pitches. This is a new pass for 2025 and is strictly limited to 25 spots. This pass will also get you into any screening that is already sold out.
Early bird $135 (regular $180)
This pass is perfect for filmmakers that want to take in all the main aspects of Deadly Exposure, who in particular want to be part of the round table meetings and check out many of the screenings. This pass is our most popular pass and usually sells out before the early bird rate is over. This pass will also get you into any screening that is already sold out.
Early bird $48.75 (regular $65)
This pass is perfect for filmmakers on a budget that can only attend a few days of Deadly Exposure. This is also ideal for emerging and new filmmakers. This doesn’t get you into any screenings but we will give you a 15% discount to purchase any individual screening tickets.
Early bird $90 (regular $120)
This pass is perfect for horror, sci-fi, thriller and fantasy film fans that want to check out the majority of the 13 programs we have this year. If you attend any six screenings then this is the best value over getting individual tickets. This pass will also get you into any screening that is already sold out.
Early bird $48.75 (regular $65)
This pass is perfect for fans of short films and for horror fans that are on a budget or do not have the time for a full festival pass. This is also ideal for emerging and new filmmakers that want to check out other filmmakers' work. If you attend any three short film programs then this is the best value over getting individual tickets. We also will give you a 15% discount to purchase any feature film screening tickets.
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APPLY TO THE HORROR DEVELOPMENT LAB!
Calling all underrepresented Canadian genre filmmakers! Applications for the 2025 Horror Development Lab are now open on Film Freeway, alongside film submissions for this year's Film Festival.
The BITS Horror Development Lab is an exclusive development program designed to foster business and production opportunities for scripted horror, sci-fi, action and thriller projects by women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and disabled Canadian filmmakers and content creators, aiming to amplify diverse voices in genre storytelling.
If you are an emerging filmmaker with a feature film or web series in development, this is your opportunity to gain invaluable industry insights and connections. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this program that supports the development of diverse Canadian genre filmmaking.
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BITS RADIO
The new season of BITS Radio is here! Episode 91 kicks off with Robert speaking to Festival Director Kelly Michael Stewart about the highlights of BITS 2024! Tune in every Thursday and get the inside scoop! A special thank you to our host Robert Bellamy!
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🎧 Listen to BITS Radio and hear Canadian genre filmmakers discuss their recent work, share behind-the-scenes stories, and reflect on their experiences in the industry. Whether you're a filmmaker, a devoted horror fan, or just love hearing about the creative process, stay tuned into exclusive insights straight from the filmmakers themselves!
Get your Early Bird Pass for the 2025 Blood in the Snow Film Festival! This is your chance to support and immerse yourself in a festival that celebrates 100% 🇨🇦 Canadian talent.
25% off Early Bird passes are available now, ranging from $50 to $190 (for the new deluxe pass).
BITS 2025 Deluxe Deadly Exposure Pass
Early Bird Price: $190 (Regular: $240)
BITS 2025 Deadly Exposure Pass
Early Bird Price: $135 (Regular: $180)
BITS 2025 Screening Pass
Early Bird Price: $90 (Regular: $120)
BITS 2025 Panel Pass
Early Bird Price: $48.75 (Regular: $65)
Passes include 15% discount on all BITS merch.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this incredible celebration of Canadian cinema! Get your passes now before prices go up!
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2024 HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
Experience the best of the 2024 Blood in the Snow Film Festival (Nov 18-23, 2024). Relive the heart-pounding films, engaging Q&As, and unforgettable industry events and after parties that brought filmmakers and horror fans together to celebrate Canadian genre cinema!
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Shot and edited by One Last Shot Productions. Music by Joshua C Love. Animations by Lance Fernandes, based on artwork created by Small Dog Design.
Mark your calendars! Blood in the Snow 2025 will take over the Isabel Bader Theatre in Toronto, Ontario, from November 17-22, 2025!
Expect six days of blood-curdling horror, mind-bending thrillers, and all the best in indie Canadian genre cinema!
Do you have a horror, sci-fi, thriller, or dark genre film that deserves the spotlight? Submissions for BITS 2025 are officially open on Film Freeway!
Send us your terrifying feature, shocking short, or web series, we want to see it! Check out our Submissions FAQ.
Stay connected and never miss a moment of the thrills, chills, and excitement at the Blood in the Snow Film Festival! By subscribing to our timely newsletter, you'll get all the latest updates delivered straight to your inbox!
Whether you're a filmmaker looking for submission information, an industry professional seeking invaluable networking opportunities, or a die-hard horror fan eager to discover the next great Canadian horror films, our newsletter is your go-to source for all the essential festival news. Get access to key announcements, event schedules, ticket discount codes and more!
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"Can't say enough about this fest. Its fun, inviting and inclusive. Kelly and his team have dialed this thing in and its clear they care about the details. I'd recommend this fest to anyone and everyone.
"Incredible community, amazing program, and just wonderful people"
"What a beauty! The passion for film and empowering filmmakers is highly apparent at this festival. Was blown away by the programming, the stunning venue, the after parties and so much more. The networking was absolutely insane here. Very enthusiastic hats off to the organizers and HIGHLY encourage genre filmmakers to make submitting to this festival a priority!"
"Awesome festival! Great location and venue. The staff and volunteers are incredible. Hands down one of the best genre festivals to check out."
"Loved my experience at BITS 2024! The team, the venues and the crowd was great! Hope to be selected again in the future :)"
