Reelz on Wheels presents

REELZ ON WHEELZ PRESENTS:

WHEEL TERROR: AN ANIMATED/LIVE ACTION ODYSSEY OF HANDICAP HORROR

REELZ ON WHEELZ is a one-of-a-kind charitable event that celebrates the intersection of horror, disability, and the holiday spirit. We are calling on filmmakers to submit short films with themes of handicap, horror, and holidays (All holidays, not just Christmas), and share their creative visions while supporting an important cause. All submission fees will go directly to The Foundation To Eradicate Duchenne, a nonprofit dedicated to funding research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disease that recently took the life of our dear friend, Bill Hemphill.

The festival will culminate in a unique Christmas animated film experience, featuring Bill Hemphill—who, in a chilling twist, will be portrayed as a killer who stalks filmmakers invited to his festival where he can finally seek his revenge. As part of the experience, selected filmmakers will have the chance to submit their own photos of their likeness to be animated as characters in this one-of-a-kind film/meta experience, where within said film they will present their short films—only to be killed off one by one by Bill throughout the story.

WHEEL TERROR will blend creativity, suspense, and a tribute to those who face physical and mental challenges, all while supporting the important fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Once the film is complete, selected filmmakers will be invited to the exclusive premiere at Alamo Drafthouse Woodbridge, Virginia, where they’ll experience their work alongside others in this thrilling, yet heartfelt, feature that combines horror with a powerful charitable mission. All ticket sales for the premiere will additionally go to The Foundation To Eradicate Duchenne.

Join us in honoring Bill Hemphill’s legacy, showcasing your work, and raising awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. This is a celebration of horror, courage, and community—where your films can make a lasting impact, both on screen and in real life.

 Awards and Prizes

By submitting your film to the Reelz On Wheelz Film Festival, you are entering the chance to have your work included in a unique anthology film alongside other filmmakers' projects that explore handicap, horror, and holiday themes. If your film is selected, it will be showcased as part of this anthology, blending together a diverse range of chilling and thought-provoking narratives.

Special Feature for Selected Filmmakers:

If your film is chosen, you will be given the exclusive option to submit your likeness to be animated as a character within the anthology film. This allows you to become a part of the film in a whole new way, with your animated persona contributing to the larger narrative.

Premiere and In-Person Attendance:

Selected filmmakers will also have the exciting opportunity to attend the premiere in person, where your film will be part of the feature film presented at the Reelz On Wheelz Film Festival. The premiere will be a horror film festival event, where the anthology will be screened as a feature-length movie, showcasing your work to a live audience.