Carolina Fear Fest 2025

PLEASE READ the policies and info sheet in the application - there are CHANGES for this year!

Press Pass application. Must be affiliated with verifiable media outlet (print, radio, TV, podcast etc). Expected minimum threshold on audience size will apply for approval. Applications will be reviewed soon. Acceptance for Press Badge for previous events does not automatically confer approval for 2025. Media will be reviewed for CFF mentions and coverage of previous events as part of current application reviews.

Advance promotion of event (or planned appearance at event) 2-3 times in advance are appreciated. Please tag our account during advance promotion.

Press badge does not guarantee access to celebrity guests for interviews.  Please keep other attendees in mind and do not take up celebrities' time if others are waiting. No large equipment (tripods, etc) without prior approval. No blocking of aisles, attendee movement, vendor tables or Celebrity tables. Press Badge must be worn and visible at all times. Advance interviews with Carolina Fear Fest are welcome and can be arranged through email info@carolinafearfest.com.

Volunteer to be a Reaper at Carolina Fear Fest. Reapers work various jobs throughout the con including Front End Tickets/Check-in, Door Security and more! Celeb Handler/Driver department has specific requirements. Applicants that do not meet those requirements, or are not selected for that area, will go into general volunteer pool. Shifts are available starting on set up Thursday and run through Sunday Night. We will work with you to ensure you do have some time available to enjoy the event. Everyone will be REQUIRED to attend an advance safety and info meeting before the event kicks off! All volunteers must have a felony-free background, agree to be sober & drug free during event and agree to follow any/all COVID policies in place at event start. While we will have a volunteer area with waters and snacks, we are not planning to offer meals. All volunteers should plan to cover their own expenses for housing and meals as needed. All volunteers agree to fulfill a MINIMUM of 2 shifts throughout event weekend and preference on assignments will be given to those signing up for the most shifts and returning team members. Below you will be asked to choose what shifts you are available to work. Please choose ALL shifts that you can cover. You may not be assigned to every shift selected. You will be able to sign in and update your selections as we get closer to the event.

Volunteer to be a Celeb Handler at Carolina Fear Fest. Handlers are assigned a celebrity guest and assist them throughout the weekend at the venue. Work scope includes handling money/sales, tracking sales, assisting with attendee interactions (selfies etc) and ensuring guests stay on schedule for planned activities. Those not selected for this position will be assigned into the general Reaper volunteer pool and work various jobs throughout the con including Front End Tickets/Check-in, Door Security and more! Handlers are expected to be available during all show hours Friday -Sunday. Everyone will be REQUIRED to attend an advance safety and info meeting before the event kicks off! All volunteers must have a felony-free background, agree to be sober & drug free during event and agree to follow any/all COVID policies in place at event start. Handlers will be allowed access to the green room for snacks. A stipend will be paid to our handlers of $250 for the weekend to offset hotel and other fees as they are expected to be available for the whole weekend.

Prove you are the bloody best!  We'll be having ONE battle this year - SFX Battle will be judged by Emmy award winning SFX artists Starr and Dean Jones from The Original Hollywood Horror Show and Atlantic/Pacific Studios. Winner the SFX Battle will receive prizes & swag, bragging rights, social shout outs on the official CFF channels, and more. This contest will be on Saturday, May 24th 2025 - time tbd.

 

Application to be a contestant for the Carolina Fear Fest SFX Battle! Please see Terms and Conditions below for basic rules and scope of the contest.

Applications will be sent to our Jury to determine which applicants will go on to become our MUA Competitors!