Fresh Meat is an upcoming American independent horror anthology film consisting of 13 short films and a wraparound segment directed by James A. Janisse in his directorial debut. It will be distributed by Dead Meat Productions.
Overview The idea for Fresh Meat was born from Janisse and his wife Chelsea Rebecca's desire to "find, highlight, and amplify people who can do these things and helping develop their ideas and make them bigger", with the pair putting out a call for horror short film submissions in July 2026. The 13 selected films were made from a pool of over 500 and a $2,500 stipend was provided to each winner. It was created in partnership with Atlas Entertainment's Atlas Literary and Hades Film.
A one night only theatrical release was announced on September 24, 2026, with the winner of the competition being decided by those in attendance, as every screening will include a QR code where audiences can vote for their favorite short. The winner will take home a grand prize of $25,000.
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