Carrion Events is a venture dedicated to bringing the best of genre and independent film to the South West. 

Directed by Sue Thorpe, Carrion Events hopes to inspire interest and collaboration via a range of screenings, talks and practical workshops. We also aim to give fledgling filmmakers the chance to not only showcase their work but meet people from their chosen industry and guide them towards future development.

Currently based at the Exeter Phoenix the venture launched with the inaugural ‘HELL TOR’ weekend in 2019 – a celebration of the regions heritage of horror. 

The weekend featured such guests as Jonathan Rigby, Nicholas Vince, Stephen Volk, Dominic Brunt, Lisi Tribble and a special presentation by Anna Howorth of Usborne publishing showcasing the resurrection of the beloved ‘All about Ghosts’. 

Hell Tor festival returns in 2024

The Hell Tor festival will be returning to the Exeter Phoenix on the 21st and 22nd of September with Hammer horror guests Caroline Munro & Madeline Smith, Reece Shearsmith, Kim Newman, Jonathan Rigby, James Swanton and many more.

To submit a short film to the special ‘Opportunity Hour’ panel – wherein selected regional films will be screened and then the filmmakers invited to join a special industry panel – visit the official Hell Tor Festival Film Freeway link.

Carrion Events also creates special one off evening events and screenings, showcasing the best of independent film and locally produced short films and aims to host many more such events in the future.

‘My passion would be to attract the wider audience to an event that wouldn’t necessarily be on their radar. To educate and encourage a diverse group of people from all backgrounds to network and share skill sets. To allow others to believe that they can do anything.’ – Sue Thorpe

In March 2024 Carrion Events hosted a special screening of Jake West’s documentary ‘Mancunian Man’ and included a post screening discussion with director, producer and animator about the creation of the film and the many challenges bringing it to the screen.

Upcoming events

Fore more information and regular updates go to the Carrion Events Facebook page

HELL TOR – September 21st and 22nd 2024 at the Exeter Phoenix