A towering figure in American cinema, Danny Glover has balanced blockbusters like Lethal Weapon and Predator 2 with deeply impactful dramatic work in The Color Purple and To Sleep with Anger, remaining a champion of independent cinema for over four decades.

Recognized as one of the greatest physical performers in cinematic history, Doug Jones is the chameleon behind Guillermo del Toro’s most enduring masterpieces. His expressive presence brings depth, elegance, and soul to cinema's most complex creatures.

Born in Liverpool, Doug Bradley secured an eternal place in the horror pantheon with his chillingly articulate, theatrical performance as the Lead Cenobite. His work redefined modern genre villains with cold, philosophical menace.

An absolute godfather of low-budget auteur horror, Larry Fessenden acts, directs, and produces. His latest feature completes a decades-long thematic monster tapestry, continuing his legacy of deeply thoughtful, fiercely independent filmmaking.

Hannah Fierman captivated underground horror audiences with her striking, eerie performance as the predatory Lily in V/H/S, a breakthrough character that was so popular it generated a standalone spin-off feature film, establishing her as an indie darling.

Fast becoming a familiar face in prestige cinematic circles, Lindsey Normington brings exceptional timing and a grounded presence to the screen—headlined by her standout contribution to Sean Baker's universally acclaimed masterpiece.

Matty Cardarople’s distinct look and unforgettable comedic style have made him a massive cult favorite. He transitions seamlessly between mainstream pop-culture juggernauts and eerie, late-night indie experimental horror features.

Well known for his compelling television work, Sean Carrigan anchors festival selections with grounded, grizzled realism. His recent deep dive into thriller territory showcases an exceptional, intense dramatic flexibility.

Kimia Behpoornia infuses eccentric energy into every frame she populates. Her sharp background in alternative comedy provides the perfect counterweight to the tense, unsettling themes of modern dark-genre cinema.

Both in front of and behind the camera, Kansas Bowling lives and breathes grindhouse history. Her dedication to shooting on raw film stock and channeling vintage horror vibes brings unmatched counterculture authenticity to the screen.

Aurelio Voltaire is a masterful multi-hyphenate dark cabaret artist. Bringing his macabre humor and baroque, gothic visual style to indie features, his screen presence creates an unmatched sense of dark, theatrical playfulness.

Affectionately dubbed "La Muñeca Del Terror," Gigi Saul Guerrero infuses bold, uncompromising Tex-Mex culture with heavy viscera and socio-political themes, quickly cementing herself as a vanguard of modern horror.

Mari Takahashi uses her massive background in digital media and alternative hosting to bring a high-energy, relatable charisma to experimental, screenshare-format indie tech-thrillers and horror shorts.

Matthew Mercer has built an empire on vocal worldbuilding. His rare physical appearances and dynamic vocal presence in indie animations and terrifying audio-narratives bring immense drawing power to the festival stage.

Kirby Bliss Blanton has established an unforgettable genre footprint, running the gamut from raw, chaotic studio comedies to enduring brutalist horror survival stories deep inside the Amazon jungle.

A powerhouse of modern scream-queen cinema, Gigi Gustin brings physical vulnerability and fierce action-hero drive to intense modern slasher revivals and relentless indie survival movies.

Self-proclaimed "Halloween Goddess," Leeanna Vamp bridges the worlds of luxury high-fashion cosplay, horror entertainment, and independent filmmaking with striking, monstrously charismatic screen appeal.

Kevin Ogilvie (Nivek Ogre) brings his radical, transgressive, theatrical stage performance background straight into underground genre cinema, offering intensely expressive performances that challenge classic bounds.

Haley Bishop made cinema history by co-starring in Host, filmed completely in isolation during lockdowns. Her raw, hyper-realistic terror fundamentally altered how the industry approaches modern tech-driven found footage.

Gabrielle Maiden possesses an arresting screen charisma that instantly grabs viewers. Breaking boundaries across both alternative sports and striking character work, she anchors high-concept indie cinema with effortless ease.