Building a Horror Community with Buried Alive Film Festival Director Shannon Thompson

In this episode of Deep Dark Well, we sit down with Shannon Ford Thompson, the Festival Director of the Buried Alive Film Fest, President of the Atlanta Horror Society, and a filmmaker dedicated to building something real for the horror community.We talk about what it takes to run a genre festival, and why creating a genuine space for horror fans and filmmakers matters now more than ever. Shannon also shares insight into the Atlanta Horror Society and her latest short film, RING OUT THE DEAD.Along the way, we get into the details that make festivals special, including the fact that Shannon literally makes the awards herself… which makes certain people (Jason) feel very accomplished.It’s a conversation about horror, community, and the people doing the work to keep both alive.Follow Buried Alive: https://www.instagram.com/buriedalivefilmfest/Follow the Atlanta Horror Society: https://www.instagram.com/atlantahorrorsociety/Follow Something Wicked Films: https://www.instagram.com/somethingwickedfilms/Connect with Heebie-Jeebies!IG: https://www.instagram.com/heebiejeebiespictures/FB: https://www.facebook.com/heebiejeebiespictures About HEEBIE-JEEBIES PICTURES: Based in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia, Heebie-Jeebies Pictures is dedicated to crafting spine-chilling tales that explore the hidden depths of the soul. Heebie-Jeebies serves up terrifying horror, side-splitting comedy, thought-provoking science-fiction, and eerie dark fantasy films that will haunt your dreams.https://www.heebiejeebiespictures.com/ © 2026 Heebie-Jeebies Pictures, LLC