Dread Central: What’s your most treasured Screamfest memory?
Rachel Belofsky: One of my most treasured Screamfest memories is when an attendee surprised me with a bouquet of flowers because I got him a seat at the 30 Days of Night premiere. It really was incredibly sweet.
DC: What do you look forward to most, at this year’s event?
RB: We always look forward to meeting all the new filmmakers and seeing alumni attend.
DC: Your parties are legendary! Where will this year’s be held?
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RB: Opening party is a Lucky Strike. We are having several parties this year at the Hollywood Roosevelt.
DC: What’s your biggest Screamfest “fangirl” moment?
RB: I’d have to say when James Franco attended. He bought a poster from our vendor and I had to key in his credit card # on my phone to process the card because our key reader died. I was like “OMG are kidding me right now?!” He was standing over my shoulder so my fingers kept hitting the wrong keys. And I was really dying inside!
DC: What’s the best compliment you ever got on the fest?
RB: The best compliments we receive are when are programming is praised.
DC: How has being a festival director enhanced your love of the horror genre?
RB: It has provided me with the opportunity to see films from all around the world.
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