Winner of HorrorConUK’s Short Horror Film Festival: Paul Hendy’s The Choice

Paul Hendy’s The Choice has been selected as the ‘Most Horrific Creation’  Winner at this year’s HorrorConUK Short Horror Film Festival!

We are excited to announce that Paul Hendy’s The Choice has been selected as the ‘Most Horrific Creation’  Winner at this year’s HorrorConUK Short Horror Film Festival!

The Choice is a haunting psychological drama that tells the story of a famous TV personality whose life and career implode when a mysterious visitor comes to visit. Starring Rita Simons (EastEnders) and Alex Macqueen (The Inbetweeners), with a script by Tim Whitnall, casting by Anna Murphy, and directed by Paul Hendy, this film captivated us and earned its place as this year’s winner.

A huge congratulations to Paul Hendy for his fantastic work, and thank you to everyone who submitted their films this year.

We’re proud to showcase the outstanding talent in the horror community, and we look forward to continuing to support and celebrate filmmakers in the years to come.

Stay tuned for more updates and announcements from HorrorConUK, and we hope to see you all again next year for even more thrilling creations!

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