Found Footage & POV

POV and found footage films turn the camera into a character, pulling viewers directly into the story. What began with grainy, low-budget experiments like Cannibal Holocaust and The Blair Witch Project evolved into mainstream horror phenomena like Paranormal Activity and festival discoveries such as Host and Deadstream. The format thrives because of its immediacy: shaky cameras, raw performances, and a sense that what you’re watching might just be real. Beyond horror, filmmakers have used POV storytelling in thrillers, sci-fi, and even drama, constantly testing the boundaries of immersion. This category highlights the classics that defined the style, along with modern films that reinvent the form for digital-age audiences.