September 21 – 24 – The 2017 Women in Horror Film Festival kicked off in Peachtree City as dozens of filmmakers and special guests converged on the opening night party and the weekend’s events.

Over the course of three days, five features and dozens of horror shorts were screened to horror fans. Vendors from across the country presented and sold horror merchandise. Industry pros presented workshops and panels. Sylvia Soska remarked, “That fest was pure magic,” and Amanda Wyss said the weekend was “amazing and inspiring.” 19 Lizzies (the coveted custom award for Women in Horror Film Festival) were presented to productions and individuals.

Maggie Hickman, Jason Winn

Vanessa Ionta Wright, Kathy Oliver, Gloria Ionta, Pasquale Ionta

Melissa Dewey, Collin Dewey

Jen Soska, Jack Tillery, Sylvia Soska

Collin Dewey, Melissa Dewey, Trysta Bissett, Dave Wendleman

Aislinn Clarke, Duckie Rodriguez

Jennifer Trudrung

Filip Terlecki, Maggie Hickman

Brian Ashton Smith, Kieran Pavlick, Jane Garvey