Our core programming gives Southern California residents the opportunity to watch films from around the world exposing them to a diverse culture in filmmaking artistry and to interact with these filmmakers. Screamfest hosts screenings and workshops on directing, writing, storyboarding, cinematography, special effects makeup, acting and sound for underserved at-risk youth as a way to introduce them to potential careers in the arts.

Screamfest does new and retrospective screenings throughout the year to further engage its constituents. Monthly screenings include, MOM & DAD with Q&A with Nicolas Cage & Selma Blair, 20th anniversary screening of SCREAM followed by a Q&A with David Arquette, BRIDE OF CHUCKY with Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif and Alexis Arquette, screenings and cast reunions of FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII and NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 4.