Media Coverage

Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow 2018:

• Fear Forever (Erin Grant) – Living Space Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow Review – http://www.fearforever.com/contests/film-review-living-space-monster-fest-traveling-sideshow/

• Dead Central (David Gelmini) – Zombie Nazi Movie Living Space to Premiere at the Monster Fest Traveling Sideshow – https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/268674/zombie-nazi-movie-living-space-to-premiere-at-the-monster-fest-traveling-road-show/

• Concrete Playground (Sarah Ward) – Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow – https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/event/monster-fest-travelling-sideshow-2018

• Stack (Scott Hocking) – Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow heads for Sydney – https://stack.com.au/film-tv/monster-fest-travelling-sideshow-heads-sydney/

• Weekend Notes – Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow in Perth – https://www.weekendnotes.com/monster-fest-travelling-sideshow-perth/

• The Brag – Blood, guts and spooks: here’s your intensive guide to Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow – https://thebrag.com/mosterfest/

• Impulse Gamer – Win a VIP Pass to Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow Sydney – http://www.impulsegamer.com/win-vip-pass-monster-fest-sydney-friday-march-9-sunday-11th/

• The Plus Ones (Tom Bensley)– Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow: The Plus Ones’ Guide – https://theplusones.com/sydney/2017/02/27/monster-fest-travelling-sideshow-horror-film-guide/

• Heavy Mag – Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow First Wave Announcement – https://heavymag.com.au/monster-fest-travelling-sideshow-first-wave-announcement/

• Film Ink (Travis Johnson) – Occupation to Open Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow Brisbane! – https://www.filmink.com.au/occupation-open-monster-fest-travelling-side-show-brisbane/

• Film Ink (Travis Johnson) – Hereditary Joins the Monster Fest Travelling Sideshow – https://www.filmink.com.au/hereditary-joins-monster-fest-travelling-sideshow/

Monster Fest 2018:

• Heavy Mag (Dave Griffiths) – The Heavy Take On Monster Fest 2018 – https://heavymag.com.au/heavy-take-monster-fest-2019/

• Nerds and Beyond (Briar) – ’30 Miles From Nowhere’ Starring Rob Benedict: Trailer Released + Monster Fest 2018! – https://www.nerdsandbeyond.com/2018/10/04/30-miles-from-nowhere-starring-rob-benedict-trailer-released-monster-fest-2018/

• Broadsheet (Jo Robin) – Monster Fest VII: The Homecoming – https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/event/monster-fest-vii-homecoming

• SBS (Nikki Alfonso-Gregorio) – ‘Maganda! Pinoy Boy v Milkman’ on Monster Fest – https://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/filipino/en/audiotrack/maganda-pinoy-boy-v-milkman-monster-fest

• Screen-Space (Simon Foster) – Heavy Metal, Alien Romance and Killer Fairies among Monster Fest Honorees – http://screen-space.squarespace.com/blog/2018/11/26/heavy-metal-alien-romance-and-killer-fairies-amongst-monster.html

• The Rockpit – Jonas Akerlund’s Black Metal Film ‘Lords Of Chaos’ to premiere at Monster Fest in Melbourne – https://www.therockpit.net/2018/jonas-akerlunds-black-metal-film-lords-of-chaos-to-premiere-at-monster-fest-in-melbourne/

• If (Don Groves) – David Barker’s ‘Pimped’ named best Aussie feature at Monster Fest – https://www.if.com.au/david-barkers-pimped-named-best-aussie-feature-at-monster-fest/

• Swinbourne (Nicole Cashman) – Caitlin’s Monster Fest film debut – https://knowing.swinburne.edu.au/post/179884059799/caitlins-monster-fest-film-debut

• Festevez – Cam Monster Fest 2018 Review – https://festevez.com/reviews/2018/128303/cam/

• Festevez – Mandy Monster Fest 2018 Review – https://festevez.com/reviews/2018/122492/mandy/  

• Festevez – Piercing Monster Fest 2018 Review – https://festevez.com/reviews/2019/129067/piercing/
• Mr Movie Film Blog (Dan Cachia) – The House That Jack Built Monster Fest 2018 Review – https://mrmoviefilmblog.com/2019/03/02/the-house-that-jack-built-2018/

• Mr Movie Film Blog (Steve Ramsie) – Lords of Chaos Monster Fest 2018 Review – https://mrmoviefilmblog.com/2019/02/22/lords-of-chaos-2018/

• Mr Movie Film Blog (Steve Ramsie) – Hell Fest Monster Fest 2018 Review – https://mrmoviefilmblog.com/2019/02/20/hell-fest-2018/

• ABC (Paul Verhoeven) – Oscar winner Nicolas Cage talks about his wild performance in the bloodsoaked fantasy Mandy – https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-16/nicolas-cage-interview-mandy-by-panos-cosmatos/10242210

• Sydney Morning Herald (Craig Mathieson)  – Short Cuts: Celebrating horror, homegrown and Japanese films – https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/m17moviesshortcuts-20181030-h179uu.html

Monster Fest 2017:

• Rue Morgue (Adam Fleet) – Monster Fest 2017 Terrorises Melbourne – https://www.rue-morgue.com/monster-fest-2017-terrorises-melbourne/

• Screen Space (Simon Foster) – Preview: Monster Fest 2017 – http://screen-space.squarespace.com/horror/2017/11/17/preview-monster-fest-2017.html

• Screamcast (Bede Jermyn) – 2017 Monster Fest Recap – https://www.thescreamcast.com/2017/12/12/2017-monster-fest-recap/

• Broadsheet (Sally Jones) – Lido Is Keeping It Creepy – https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/event/monster-fest-2017

• Cinema Australia – Six Australian Film Premieres To Gorge On At Monster Fest 2017 – https://cinemaaustralia.com.au/2017/09/28/six-australian-film-premieres-to-gorge-on-at-monster-fest-2017/

• Film Ink – King Cohen Monster Fest 2017 Review – https://www.filmink.com.au/reviews/king-cohen-monster-fest-2017/
  

• FakeShemp.Net (Glenn Cochrane) – Tarnation Monster Fest 2017 Review – https://www.fakeshemp.net/reviews/tarnation

• Film Ink (John Noonan) – Tarnation Monster Fest 2017 Review – https://www.filmink.com.au/reviews/tarnation/

• Concrete Playground (Sarah Ward) Monster Fest 2017 – https://concreteplayground.com/melbourne/event/monster-fest-2017/

• Heavy Mag (Dave Griffiths) – Monster Fest 2017 Second Wave Announcement – https://heavymag.com.au/news-monster-fest-2017-dates-announced/

• Film Ink – Monster Fest 2017 Second Wave Programming Announcement – https://www.filmink.com.au/public-notice/monster-fest-2017-second-wave-programming-announcement/

• Stack Magazine (Scott Hocking) – Monster Fest Goes Full Boar – https://stack.com.au/cinema/monster-fest-2017-goes-full-boar/

• Heavy Mag – Monster Fest 2017 Dates Announced – https://heavymag.com.au/news-monster-fest-2017-dates-announced/

• Film Ink (Travis Johnson) – Boar Headlines Monster Fest! – https://www.filmink.com.au/boar-headlines-monster-fest/

• Beat – Monster Fest Is Set For Another Year Of Gore & Scares – http://www.beat.com.au/arts/monster-fest-set-another-year-gore-scares

• Screen Anarchy (Andrew Mack) – Submissions and Travelling Sideshow Announcement –Monster Fest 2017: Seventh Edition Now Open For Submissions And The Travelling Road Show – http://screenanarchy.com/2017/02/monsterfest-2017-open-for-submissions-the-travelling-road-show.html 

• Dread Central (Debi Moore) – Submissions and Travelling Sideshow Announcement –Stranger With My Face and Monster Fest Film Festivals Now Open for Submissions! – http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/214236/stranger-with-my-face-and-monster-fest-film-festivals-now-open-for-submissions/

Monster Fest 2016:

• The Age (Karl Quinn) – Interview with Ted Kotcheff – Are they Mad? WAKE IN FRIGHT director Ted Kotcheff on TV remake of his classic – http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/are-they-mad-wake-in-fright-director-ted-kotcheff-on-tv-remake-of-his-classic-20161118-gss9ek.html

• Sunday Age (Craig Mathieson) – Short Cuts  – Violent Revenge Tale THE HOLLOW POINT Hits Mark –  http://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/movies/m19filmshortcuts-20161111-gsnnmk.html

• The Guardian (Luke Buckmaster) – Ted Kotcheff Interview- https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/17/wake-in-fright-director-ted-kotcheff

• Filmink (Travis Johnson) – Awards Announcement – https://filmink.com.au/2016/monster-fest-announces-2016-award-winners/

• Filmink – Notices – GREASY STRANGLER Tour announcement – https://filmink.com.au/public-notice/monster-pictures-invites-australian-audiences-to-the-greasydownunder-tour

• Filmink (Travis Johnson) – GREASY Star Denied Visa – https://filmink.com.au/2016/star-of-the-greasy-strangler-refused-australian-visa/

• Herald Sun (Mikey Cahill)  – Cartoon Party Coverage – 21 Things to do inVictoria – http://www.heraldsun.com.au/lifestyle/melbourne/21-things-on-in-victoria-nov-26-onwards-melbourne-united-vs-sydney-kings-the-color-run-and-weekend-markets/news-story/eeb64580dacac56e1c34c7181da8b615

• JOY 94.9  (Sonja Souter) – Kier-La Janisse interview on Broad –  http://joy.org.au/broad/2016/11/18/monster-fest-2016-broad-kier-la-janisse/

• SBS Movies Online (Anthony Morris) – Ted Kotcheff Interview – Director Ted Kotcheff on Making Oz Classic WAKE IN FRIGHT – http://www.sbs.com.au/movies/article/2016/11/22/director-ted-kotcheff-making-oz-classic-wake-fright

• Diabolique (Kieran Fisher) – Jai Love Interview – Monster Fest Interview: Jai Love Discusses Dead Hands Dig Deep (2016) – http://diaboliquemagazine.com/monster-fest-interview-jai-love-discusses-dead-hands-dig-deep-2016/

• Junkee (Cameron Williams) – Most Disturbing Films of Monster Fest – http://junkee.com/monster-fest-horror-film-disturbing-ranking/90147

• Fairfax Radio Network (Jim Schembri) – Ted Kotcheff Interview – Outback Horror: Ted Kotcheff Interview –  http://www.3aw.com.au/news/outback-horror-ted-kotcheff-interview-20161118-gsst5d.html

• HorrorBuzz (Ken Toghia)- Awards announcement – Monster Fest Announces 2016 Award Winners – http://horrorbuzz.com/monster-fest-announces-2016-award-winners/

• Horror Society (Michael)- Interview with WINDMILL MASSACRE filmmaker – Interview: Nick Jongerius Talks Supernatural Slasher Flick – The Windmill! – http://horrorbuzz.com/monster-fest-announces-2016-award-winners/

• Diabolique Magazine (Samm Deighan)- Frequencies feature – Monster Fest: An Interview on Made-for-TV Horror with Dean Brandum, Jodi McAlister, and Andrew Nette – http://diaboliquemagazine.com/monster-fest-interview-made-tv-horror-dean-brandum-jodi-mcalister-andrew-nette/

• Birth.Movies.Death. (Andrew Todd)- Book review of ARE YOU IN THE HOUSE ALONE? – Monster Fest 2016: ARE YOU IN THE HOUSE ALONE? Is A Mighty TV Movie Tome – http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2016/12/04/monster-fest-2016-are-you-in-the-house-alone-is-a-mighty-tv-movie-tome

• Birth.Movies.Death. (Andrew Todd)- Review of ON THE SILVER GLOBE – Monster Fest 2016: Andrzej Zulawski’s ON THE SILVER GLOBE Confounds And Astounds – http://birthmoviesdeath.com/2016/12/04/monster-fest-2016-andrzej-zulawskis-on-the-silver-globe-confounds-and-astou

• Dread Central (Drew Tinnin) – Interview with DEAREST SISTER filmmaker – Exclusive: Mattie Do Talks Dearest Sister and More – http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/202421/exclusive-mattie-do-talks-dearest-sister-and-more/

• Rue Morgue (Michael Gingold) – Awards announcement – RAW, AUTOPSY and more score at Monster Fest awards – http://www.rue-morgue.com/single-post/2016/11/29/RAW-AUTOPSY-and-more-score-at-Monster-Fest-awards

• Screen Space (Simon Foster) – Awards Announcement – Cannibals, Cadavers and Christmas Killers in Monster Fest Winners –  http://screen-space.squarespace.com/blog/2016/11/28/cannibals-cadavers-and-christmas-killers-in-monster-fest-win.html

• Nerdly (Phil Wheat) – Awards announcement – Monster Fest announces 2016 award winners – http://www.nerdly.co.uk/2016/11/29/monster-fest-announces-2016-award-winners/

• Legless Corpse (Andrew Thompson) Awards announcement – MONSTER FEST 2016 Announces Festival Winners – http://leglesscorpse.us/monster-fest-2016-announces-festival-winners/

• Horror Society (Michael) Awards announcement – Monster Fest AU Announces 2016 Award Winners. – http://www.horrorsociety.com/2016/11/30/monster-fest-au-announces-2016-award-winners/

• ScreenAnarchy (Shelagh Rowan-Legg) Awards announcement – RAW, THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE and More Win at Monster Fest 2016 – http://screenanarchy.com/2016/11/raw-the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-and-more-win-at-monster-fest-2016.html

• Spectacular Optical (Esinam Beckley) Interview with THE MAN WHO CAUGHT A MERMAID filmmaker, mention of Australian premiere at festival – THE MAN WHO CAUGHT A MERMAID – http://www.spectacularoptical.ca/2016/12/interview-the-man-who-caught-a-mermaid/

• Vimooz (Angela Ramsay) – Awards coverage – Julia Ducournau’s RAW Wins Top Prize at Australia’s Monster Fest – http://www.vimooz.com/2016/11/29/australia-monster-fest-award-winners-raw/

• Nightmarish Conjurings (Shannon McGrew) – Awards coverage – Monster Fest Announces 2016 Award Winners! – http://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/news/2016/11/29/monster-fest-announces-2016-award-winners

• Diabolique Magazine (Kieran Fisher) – Interview with THE GREASY STRANGLER actors – Hootin’ and Tootin’: Sky Elobar and Michael St. Michaels Discuss The Greasy Strangler (Monster Fest Exclusive) – http://diaboliquemagazine.com/hootin-tootin-sky-elobar-michael-st-michaels-discuss-greasy-strangler-monster-fest-exclusive/

• Rue Morgue (Dede Crimmins) – Review of PREVENGE – Monster Fest ’16 Movie Review: PREVENGE is not what you’re expecting – http://www.rue-morgue.com/single-post/2016/11/29/Monster-Fest-%E2%80%9916-Movie-Review-PREVENGE-is-not-what-you%E2%80%99re-expecting

• That’s Not Current (Kieran Fisher) – Interview with Michael Helms – Monster Fest Interview: Michael Helms Talks Fatal Visions, Fanzines, Braindead and More… – http://www.thatsnotcurrent.com/monster-fest-interview-michael-helms-talks-fatal-visions-fanzines-braindead-and-more/

• Diabolique Magazine (Rebecca Booth) – THE AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE review – Monster Fest 2016: The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) – http://diaboliquemagazine.com/monster-fest-2016-preview-autopsy-jane-doe-2016/

• Film Thrills (Dede Crimmins) – Curtain Raiser – Monster Fest is underway down under! – http://filmthrills.com/monsterfest-is-underway-down-under/

• Diabolique Magazine (Rebecca Booth) – Review of THE LEGEND OF BEN HALL – Monster Fest 2016: The Legend of Ben Hall (2016) – http://diaboliquemagazine.com/monster-fest-2016-legend-ben-hall-2016/

• 366 Weird Movies (366 Weird Movies) – Mention of festival – WEIRD HORIZON FOR THE WEEK OF 11/25/2016 – http://366weirdmovies.com/weird-horizon-for-the-week-of-11252016/

• We Got This Covered (Matt Donato) – Review of THE HOLLOW POINT – The Hollow Point Review [Monster Fest 2016] – http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/the-hollow-point-review-monster-fest-2016/

• Rue Morgue (Dede Crimmins) – Review of PLAYGROUND – Monster Fest ’16 Movie Review: PLAYGROUND isn’t kidding around – http://www.rue-morgue.com/single-post/2016/11/28/Monster-Fest-%E2%80%9916-Movie-Review-PLAYGROUND-isn%E2%80%99t-kidding-around 

• NOVA 100 Breakfast – Chrissy, Sam & Browny – Ted Kotcheff Interview – http://www.nova100.com.au/podcast/thursday-24-november-2016

• Screen Space (Simon Foster) – Monster Fest Preview – http://screen-space.squarespace.com/features/2016/11/5/preview-monster-fest-2016.html

• 3RRR (Paul Harris) – Jesse Moss interview – http://ondemand.rrr.org.au/player/128/20161112120 (Tune in at 01:01:13 then 01:04:53)

• 3RRR (Paul Harris) – Monster Fest Highlights – http://ondemand.rrr.org.au/player/128/201611191200

• 3RRR (Paul Harris) – Mattie Do interview  – http://ondemand.rrr.org.au/player/128/201611261200

• Filmink (Jack Sargeant) – GREASY STRANGLER review – https://filmink.com.au/reviews/the-greasy-strangler/

• Filmink (Anthony O’Connor) – AUTOPSY OF JANE DOE Review – https://filmink.com.au/reviews/the-autopsy-of-jane-doe-a-night-of-horror-monster-fest/

• Filmink (John Noonan) – SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL Review- https://filmink.com.au/reviews/sympathy-for-the-devil-the-true-story-of-the-process-church-of-the-final-judgement-monster-fest/

• Filmink (John Noonan) – DEAREST SISTER Review- https://filmink.com.au/reviews/dearest-sister-monster-fest/

• Web Wombat (Lisa Dib) – Kier-La Janisse interview –  http://www.webwombat.com.au/entertain/pages/entertainment/theatre/kier-la-janisse-interview.htm

• Nerdly (Phil Wheat) – Festival overview and line-up – Monster Fest announces final films for 2016 festival – http://www.nerdly.co.uk/2016/11/17/monster-fest-announces-final-films-for-2016-festival/

• Rue Morgue (Jamie Berardi) – Curtain Raiserl – MONSTER FEST 2016 takes over Australia this month – http://www.rue-morgue.com/single-post/2016/11/17/MONSTER-FEST-2016-Takes-Over-Australia-This-Month

• Heavy Mag (Dave Griffiths) – Preview and Reviews – https://heavymag.com.au/?s=monster+fest#.WEEivJJoWHk

• The Iris (Ryan Champion) – Top 5 Films of Monster Fest – http://iris.theaureview.com/5-films-you-cant-miss-during-this-weekends-monster-fest-in-melbourne/

• Pulp Curry (Andrew Nette) – Monster Fest Highlights – http://www.pulpcurry.com/2016/11/monster-fest-2016-appearances-the-evil-touch-homicide-episode-27-witch-hunt/

• We Are Indie Horror (Neil King) – line-up – Monster Fest Rolls Into Australia, Here’s The Lineup – http://www.weareindiehorror.com/film-festivals/monster-fest-rolls-australia-heres-lineup/

• That’s Not Current (Kieran Fisher) – Festival overview and line-up – Hey, Australians! Check Out What’s Happening At Monster Fest 2016 – http://www.thatsnotcurrent.com/monster-fest-2016-preview/

• Diabolique Magazine (Samm Deighan) – Interview with Ted Kotcheff – Monster Fest Exclusive: An Interview with Director Ted Kotcheff – http://diaboliquemagazine.com/monster-fest-exclusive-interview-director-ted-kotcheff/

• Rue Morgue (Michael Gingold) – Curtain Raiser – Five hot new horror films playing Monster Fest this week! – http://www.rue-morgue.com/single-post/2016/11/22/Five-hot-new-horror-films-playing-Monster-Fest-this-week

• Horror Society (Micheal) – Interview with Chris Peckover – Chris Peckover Talks Twisted Christmas Horror Safe Neighborhood Ahead Of Monster Fest Screening.- http://www.horrorsociety.com/2016/11/23/chris-peckover-talks-twisted-christmas-horror-safe-neighborhood-ahead-monster-fest-screening/

• Dread Central (Drew Tinnin) – Curtain Raiser – Raising the Curtain on Australia’s Monster Fest 2016- https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/200986/raising-curtain-australias-monster-fest-2016/

• Dread Central – Monster Fest Returning to Australia in Late November – http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/196325/monster-fest-returning-to-australia-in-late-november/ 

• Filmink – Notices – Final Wave Announcement – https://filmink.com.au/public-notice/monster-fest-announces-final-wave-of-2016-festival-line-up/

• Buzz Magazine (Dave Griffiths) – Keynote Speaker Announcement – http://buzzmagazine.com.au/monster-fest-2016-key-note-speaker-announced/

• Horror Society (Micheal) – Monster Fest Announces Keynote Speaker and Closing Film – http://www.horrorsociety.com/2016/09/01/monster-fest-announces-keynote-speaker-closing-film/

• Unseen Films (Steve Kopian) – Monster Fest 2016 Announces Keynote Speaker Ted Kotcheff and Exciting Closing Night Film With Guests! https://unseenfilms.blogspot.ca/2016/09/monster-fest-2016-announces-keynote.html

• Horror Buzz (Norman Gidney) – Monster Fest 2016 Announces Keynote Speaker Ted Kotcheff http://horrorbuzz.com/monster-fest-2016-announces-speaker-and-closing-film/

• Nightmarish Conjurings – Monster Fest 2016 Announces Keynote Speaker Ted Kotcheff and Exciting Closing Night Film With Guests! http://www.nightmarishconjurings.com/news/2016/9/1/monster-fest-2016-announces-keynote-speaker-ted-kotcheff-and-exciting-closing-night-film-with-guests

• Legless Corpse (Andrew Thompson) – Monster Fest 2016 Announces Keynote Speaker Ted Kotcheff and Exciting Closing Night Film With Guests! http://leglesscorpse.us/monster-fest-2016-announces-keynote-speaker/

• Daily Dead (Tamika Jones) – Horror Highlights: New Halloween Apparel from Cavity Colors, THE EVIL GENE, Monster Fest 2016, MANIA http://dailydead.com/horror-highlights-new-halloween-apparel-cavity-colors-evil-gene-monster-fest-2016-mania/

• Filmink (Travis Johnson) – Keynote Speaker Announcement – WAKE IN FRIGHT Director Ted Kotcheff to Speak at Monster Fest  – https://filmink.com.au/2016/wake-in-fright-director-ted-kotcheff-to-speak-at-monster-fest/

• Filmink (Travis Johnson) – Opening Film Announcement – Controversial Cannibal Film RAW opens Monster Fest – https://filmink.com.au/2016/controversial-cannibal-movie-raw-opens-monster-fest/

• Filmink – Notices – First Wave Announcement – https://filmink.com.au/public-notice/australias-monster-fest-announces-first-wave-of-feature-film-titles/

• Filmink – Notices – Short Films and Jury Announcement – https://filmink.com.au/public-notice/australias-monster-fest-announces-2016-short-film-selection-and-juries/

• Fangoria (Michael Gingold) – Call for entries – Australia’s Monster Fest opens call for entries – http://www.fangoria.com/new/australias-monster-fest-opens-call-for-entries/

• Idle Hands (Paul Nicholasi) – Call for entries – Australia’s MONSTER FEST Opens Submissions for Features, Shorts and Expanded Cinema Projects – http://idlehands1.blogspot.ca/2016/02/australias-monster-fest-opens.html

• Twitch (Michele Galgana) – Call for entries – Monster Fest 2016 Opens Call For Submissions – http://twitchfilm.com/2016/02/monster-fest-2016-opens-call-for-sumbissions.html

• Icons of Fright (Jerry Smith) – Call for entries – AUSTRALIA’S MONSTER FEST OPENS SUBMISSIONS FOR SHORT, LONG OR EXTENDED FORM PROJECTS! – http://iconsoffright.com/2016/02/27/australias-monster-fest-opens-submissions-for-short-long-or-extended-form-projects/

• Filmink – Notices –  Submissions Announcement – https://filmink.com.au/public-notice/monster-fest-open-for-submissions/

• Screen Daily (Jeremy Berkowitz) – Mention of Kier-La Janisse as new festival director – North American Briefs: BAFTA LA sets 2016 Britannia Awards.- http://www.screendaily.com/news/north-american-briefs-bafta-la-sets-2016-britannia-awards/5099783.article

• MovieHooker (Gary Gamble) – Pick-up of release – GENRE FILM FESTIVAL, MONSTER FEST RETURNS THIS YEAR TO BRING US THE BEST IN UPCOMING INDIE HORROR – http://moviehooker.com/movies/2016-festival-monster-fest-independent-horror-cinema/

• Genre Online.net (Mark Rivera) – Pick-up of release – Monster Fest is excited to announce Kier-La Janisse as Festival Director for 2016!- http://genreonlinenet.blogspot.ca/2016/02/monster-fest-is-excited-to-announce.html

• Following Films (Christopher Maynard) – Pick-up of release – Monster Fest announces the appointment of Kier-La Janisse as Festival Director for 2016 – http://www.followingfilms.com/2016/02/monster-fest-announces-appointment-of.html

• Horror World (Jess Laundry) – Pick-up of release – Kier-La Janisse Announced as Festival Director for Monster Fest 2016! – http://horrorworld.org/kier-la-janisse-announced-as-festival-director-for-monster-fest-2016/

• Hell Notes (Jess Laundry) – Pick-up of release – Kier-La Janisse Announced as Festival Director for Monster Fest 2016! – http://horrorworld.org/kier-la-janisse-announced-as-festival-director-for-monster-fest-2016/

• Nerdly (Phil Wheat) – Pick-up of release – Monster Fest announces appointment of Kier-La Janisse as Festival Director – http://www.nerdly.co.uk/2016/02/09/monster-fest-announces-appointment-of-kier-la-janisse-as-festival-director/

• Film School Rejects (Rob Hunter) – Mention of festival and Kier-La Janisse as director – TWO UPCOMING GENRE FILM FESTIVALS PUT WOMEN IN THE SPOTLIGHT DOWN UNDER – http://filmschoolrejects.com/news/stranger-with-my-face-monster-fest.php

• Twitch (Michele Galgana) – Interview with Kier-La Janisse about Monster Fest – Interview: Kier-La Janisse Takes On Monster Fest – http://twitchfilm.com/2016/02/interview-kier-la-janisse-takes-on-monster-fest.html

• IF – Programmer Announcement – Monster Fest Unveils Programmers – http://if.com.au/2016/06/09/article/Melbournes-Monster-Fest-unveils-2016-programmers-poster/TZIGPUWMDV.html

• IF – Submissions Announcement – http://if.com.au/2016/02/25/article/Submissions-open-to-sixth-annual-Monster-Fest/RWLLMBGRZV.html

• IF – Announcement of Kier-La Janisse as Festival Director – Monster Fest Names Canadian Kier-La Janisse as Festival Director – http://if.com.au/2016/02/05/article/Monster-Fest-names-Canadian-Kier-La-Janisse-as-festival-director/TKTRHRULCQ.html