SUSPENSE Film Festival is an international festival of genre cinema dedicated to films that work with audience attention, atmosphere, anticipation, conflict and emotional involvement. The festival is open to audience-driven genre and hybrid films of different directions: from psychological drama, mystery and thriller to horror, supernatural cinema, sci-fi, noir, dark comedy and auteur works that exist between genres. We are not simply looking for films that follow genre rules. We are looking for works that use genre consciously as a storytelling tool: films that hold attention, build tension, involve the audience and create a powerful screen experience. The main festival event will take place on September 12, 2026 in Tyumen, Russia. The competition program will be formed through a curated selection process, and the best works will be evaluated by a professional jury. Awards & Prizes Main Awards: – SUSPENSE Film Fest Grand Prix; – Best Feature Film; – Best Short Film; – Best Series Pilot; – Best Experimental Film; – Best Animated Film; – Best AI-Generated Film; – Best Vertical Micro-Short; – Best Student Film. Thematic and Genre Awards: – Best Thriller Film; – Best Horror Film; – Best Sci-Fi Film; – Best Mystery Film; – Best Supernatural Film; – Best Dark Comedy Film; – Best Hybrid Genre Film. Professional Awards: – Best Screenplay; – Best Director; – Best Cinematography; – Best Editing; – Best Sound Design; – Best Actor; – Best Actress. Special Awards: – Special Jury Mention; – Festival Partner Awards.