The International Horror Hotel Film Festival & Convention has announced its 2017 winners and lineup, as well as the nominees for our special film awards. We would like to send out a congratulations to the following Ohio Film Award nominees. Winners in these categories will be announced at the festival award ceremony, which concludes the event on Sunday, June 18th. Best Cinematography in an Ohio Film: Andrew Boylan, “Haunt Me” Greg Kraus, “Dark of the Night” Greg Kraus, “Down the Stairs” Jim Higgins, “Mother's Milk” Mike McNeese, “Born Again” Best Director of an Ohio Film: Jason Tostevin, “Born Again” Jim Higgins, “Mother's Milk” Linda Gabriele, “Down the Stairs” Parker Brennon, “Haunt Me” TJ Cooley & KC Allen, “Dark of the Night” Best Ohio Lead Actor: Jon Hodges, “Down the Stairs” Kip Bennett, “Clever Girl” Randall Greenland, “Born Again” Randy R. Fabert, “Dark of the Night” Scott Massey, “I'll Get You Harry!" Best Ohio Lead Actress: Audrey Stith, “Down the Stairs” Crissy Kolarik, “Vessel” Mia Jones, “Rhyme Slaya” Susan Adriensen, “Willow Falls” Tifani Ahren Davis, “Clever Girl” Best Ohio Supporting Actor: Andrew Herriage, “Banger” Brian Spangler, “Born Again” Christopher Butturff, “Down the Stairs” Demond Ballou, “Banger” Jeff Potts, “Willow Falls” Best Ohio Supporting Actress: Angela Randle, “Banger” KateLynn E. Newberry, “Rhyme Slaya” Marissa Semon, “Infected” Meka Butler, “Haunt Me” Susan M. Martin, “Willow Falls” The 2017 International Horror Hotel will be held June 15th-18th at The Clarion Inn & Conference Center in Hudson, OH. The fest features: -Over 100 films from around the world -Two screening rooms -Convention with vendors and special guests -Film lectures and panel discussions -Saturday Classic Car Show with Drive-In Style Screenings (weather permitting) -Live FX Makeup Competitions -Scream Queen & Scream King Competitions -Networking Parties, and so much more! Advance sale passes are now available on our website. For more info, visit www.HorrorHotel.net or Facebook.com/HorrorHotelFilmFest