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Our event is actually called the Texas Short Film Festival. Established in 2021, the Texas Short Film Festival has successfully hosted 7 distinct events, offering captivating film screenings, prestigious awards, enriching workshops, and valuable networking sessions within the film industry. Our mission at the Texas Short Film Festival is crystal clear: to spotlight the finest international independent films, videos, and web series across all genres, presented on the esteemed Film Festival Circuit, specifically curated for a Texas independent film audience. If you're eager to witness your masterpiece grace the silver screen in Texas, then waste no time and submit your exceptional film, video, or screenplay to our upcoming competition.

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As part of Film Festival Circuit LLC, the Texas Short Film Festival utilizes an exclusive rating system that involves five scorecards, each assessed by a different judge, for every submission. These scorecards encompass one dedicated to marketing, another to technical aspects, and three focused on creativity. Once these scores are averaged, the submissions that fall within the top 25-30% are thoughtfully selected and granted eligibility for esteemed awards at the forthcoming Texas Short Film Festival seasonal event.

While the marketing scorecard is free for all submitters, the technical and creative scorecards can be unlocked as a premium feature. This allows the original submitter to gain insights into how the judges responded to questions about their film, video, or screenplay. It's a valuable opportunity to understand the judges' feedback and assessment of your creation!

Award Categories:

Best Acting Performance
Best Action Film
Best Animated Film
Best Comedy Film
Best Dark Comedy Film
Best Dark Drama Film
Best Dark Fantasy Film
Best Dark Science Fiction Film
Best Documentary Film
Best Drama Film
Best Editing
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Experimental Film
Best Experimental Music Video
Best Fantasy Film
Best Found Footage Comedy Film
Best Found Footage Horror Film
Best Horror Comedy Film
Best Horror Film
Best International Film
Best Mockumentary Film
Best Music Video
Best Relationship Drama Film
Best Romantic Comedy Film
Best Proof of Concept
Best Science Fiction Film
Best Series Episode
Best Sketch Comedy
Best Stand-up Comedy
Best Suspense Thriller Film

All genres of films, web series, music videos and commercials are eligible. Even if your film has played in other festivals it is still eligible. There are no geographic or distribution restrictions at the Texas Short Film Festival. This event started in Nevada and has since moved to Texas, because most of the organizers have moved to Texas.

Minimum resolution 1080p.
Frame Rates Accepted are 23.976, 24, 25 or 30.
Stereo Audio Only. No surround sound 5.1 accepted.
If accepted, filmmakers must provide a download link for their short film through FilmFreeway, Google Drive, Dropbox, Wetransfer or similar service.

Financial assistance for travel is not provided.
There are no screening fees available, to be paid to filmmakers.

The submission fee does not include an event ticket fee if selected. Submission fees and event ticket fees are separate. There are no filmmaker passes.

Overall Rating

Quality

Value

Communication

Hospitality

Networking

Lisa VanNatta

This is my first year to attend the Texas Shot Film Festival. I am blessed to have received an Award for both my Scripts. As I new written I am excited to be a part of this Festival. Networking is fabulous. It is a family feel.

March 2024

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John Brooks

Grand opportunity and great environment for creatives to network. Very honored to have been a winner at this year's fest. Splendid job, all!

March 2024

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Harry Waldman

Thanks for selecting "Enter the Room" into your festival as an Award Winner for Best Editing and a Finalist for Best Dark Drama Film. I wasn't able to attend the event in person, but appreciated the fact that this festival mailed me my certificates. I have also attended two of their sister festivals, Atlanta After Dark Film Festival and Oregon Short Film Festival, and had a blast at both of those events.

I had a very good experience overall, and will definitely consider submitting future projects to Texas Short Film Festival.

March 2024

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Raittia Rogers

I had a wonderful experience, thank you everyone was nice to me. Glad I traveled and won my award. Texas!

December 2023

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Robert Cantu

This is one FF to submit & attend due to the networking. The turnout of filmmakers is like no kind. Mikel FF owner hospitality could be more welcoming and warm, he love independent films and it shows at his film festivals.

Good screening, good networking, fun award ceremony, and exciting host.

December 2023

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Dates & Deadlines

January 23, 2024
Opening Date
February 29, 2024
First Deadline
March 31, 2024
Discount Deadline
April 30, 2024
Regular Deadline
May 31, 2024
May Deadline
June 30, 2024
Final Deadline
July 10, 2024
Notification Date
September 17, 2024
Event Date

Categories & Fees

Micro Film (Less than 6 minutes)
Any film, video or series episode that is 6 minutes or less of any genre. Action, Animated, Comedy, Dark Comedy (Black Comedy), Drama, Dark Drama, Experimental, Fantasy, Found Footage, Horror , Horror Comedy, Mockumentary, Proof of Concept, Relationship Drama, Romantic Comedy, Science Fiction, Sketch Comedy, Spoof Commercial, Stand-Up Comedy, Stop Motion, Suspense Thriller, or any film or video of any genre.
- First Deadline
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- Discount Deadline
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- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- May Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $40
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Action Film
This category is specifically for movies that have exciting action scenes, such as fights, chases, or impressive driving stunts that make the audience feel pumped up. The judges are searching for intense moments, well-done editing, impressive cinematography, and high-quality sound design. In this genre of filmmaking, excellent fight choreography and skillfully directed action sequences are considered a bonus.
- First Deadline
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- Discount Deadline
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- May Deadline
- Standard: $52.50
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $55
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Animated Film
This category is reserved for cartoons, 2D animation, 3D animation, clay animation, sand animation, Anime, Computer Graphics, Puppetry, Stop-Motion, Flip Book Animation, Experimental Animation and any form of animated films that may exist. Films or videos that have a mixture of animated elements and live action characters are eligible for this category as well.
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- Final Deadline
- Standard: $55
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Comedy Film
This category is reserved for films that make people laugh. The judges are looking for films that have funny moments, comedic situations, fun dialogue, humorous acting, and great characters. This event has screened great musicals, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy, family comedy, silent comedy, slapstick comedy, action comedy, student comedy, mockumentary, web series episodes, comedy TV pilots, fake commercials and more at our past events.
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Dark Comedy Film
This category is reserved for films that are on the darker side of the comedy genre. Sometimes referred to as “Black Comedy” these films have a sick sense of humor and may not be suitable for mainstream festivals. Often times these films end with the death of a character or have some strange gruesome scenes. Dark comedy films can make you laugh and cringe at the same time. If your audience laughs and then says “that’s messed up,” then you’ve probably produced something pretty dark. This event has screened dark comedy films that feature strange cruelty, or feature characters that are trying to get rid of a dead body, or they accidentally poison the wrong person, or even dream of murders, dark situations and revenge with strange dark comedic elements.
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Dark Drama Film
This category is reserved for Drama submissions that are intended for a mature audience that is at least 18 years old. Films that could deal with a variety of darker topics like murder, death, abuse, torture, suicide, depression, hallucinations, shootings, police investigations, gang violence, kidnapping, riots, uncomfortable risky situations, verbal abuse, war, PTSD, flashbacks, psychological breakdowns, or some other topic that fits into a “darker” Drama category and not necessarily in the Horror genre. Films with graphic sex scenes or nudity should submitted to this category as opposed to the regular Drama Category. This will help our staff with late night event scheduling in order to avoid screening this material for minors.
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- May Deadline
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- Final Deadline
- Standard: $55
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Dark Fantasy Film
This category is specifically for movies that are about dark magic, mythology, the supernatural, wizards, sorcerers, hauntings, ghosts, witches, voodoo, curses, superpowers, magical artifacts, potions, dragons, mythical creatures, or something similar. These movies belong more to the "darker" fantasy category and may not fit into the mainstream fantasy film category. If a fantasy film includes scenes with sex, partial nudity, violence, killing, or bloody injuries, it should be submitted to this category instead of the regular fantasy film category. By doing this, we can help our staff schedule late-night events and make sure we don't show this kind of material to minors.
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- Final Deadline
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Dark Science Fiction Film
This category is specifically for content creators who want to showcase their films in the Science Fiction genre meant for a mature audience. It's all about exploring the future, time travel, space exploration, disease outbreaks, experiments, artificial intelligence, aliens, futuristic weapons, scientific or technological breakthroughs, amazing new inventions, biological experiments, and any other concept that involves technology that doesn't exist yet. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities of the future! Additionally, characters with well-developed backstories that are relatable to the audience can make a strong impression on the judges. Dark Science Fiction films are typically Rated "R" or intended for a mature audience that may contain detailed descriptions of sex scenes, bloody killings, gore or terrifying situations with mature content. Examples are “The Terminator”, “Aliens”, “District 9” or “The Matrix.”
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- Final Deadline
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Documentary Film
This category is reserved for documentary films with thought provoking short stories about real life, interesting people, great stories, historical research, medical issues, sports stories, coming of age stories, political issues, war stories, racism, gender issues, LGBTQ stories, social justice issues, artists, musicians, actors, professionals, technologies, or some kind of non-fiction story. All flavors of well documented films and stories are eligible from anywhere in the world, and in any language. (with English subtitles or voice-over)
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- Final Deadline
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Drama Film
This category is reserved for films or videos feature characters in dramatic situations of a more serious nature. Submissions that have strong acting and great writing as well as creative work that brings out emotions in the audience are what the judges are looking for. Strong Dramas deal with everything from post traumatic stress disorder, depression, suicide, family crisis, financial struggles, dangerous criminal activity, loss of life and other situations where people are facing adversity. Medical dramas, stories about overcoming adversity, period dramas, sports stories, immigration issues, poverty, coming of age stories, LGBTQ and racial issues have all screened at this event in the past. Beautiful cinematography, good production value and great music are viewed favorably by our judges, especially in the drama category.
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Experimental Film
This category is reserved for films or videos that are outside of the Hollywood mainstream. Creative works that some would consider odd, strange, artistic, weird, innovative, fresh, enlightening, inspirational, confusing, mysterious, futuristic, retro, or difficult to classify. Experimental films must have some element that has something truly unique about it.
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Experimental Music Video
This category is specifically for experimental music videos that go beyond the Hollywood mainstream. It welcomes creative works that may be seen as odd, strange, artistic, weird, innovative, fresh, enlightening, inspirational, confusing, mysterious, futuristic, retro, or hard to categorize. Experimental music videos should have a unique element that makes them stand out. This category gives you the freedom to think creatively and present the audience with something uncommon, unconventional, or artistic. The focus should be on a distinctive aspect of your video that goes beyond the artist performing the music.
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Fantasy Film
Is your film or video about magic, the supernatural, about wizards, curses, super powers, magical artifacts, etc? This is the category for you.
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Found Footage Comedy Film
This category is specifically for the comedy or horror comedy genre that showcases fictional recordings that are designed to resemble footage captured on old video cameras or discovered tapes. These films often leave it unclear when or where the events occurred for the characters involved. The point of view is sometimes shown through multiple characters who recorded the action and events as they unfolded. The overall production intentionally has a shaky, partially lit, or out-of-focus style to create a sense of realism and build tension. Blockbuster films like "The Blair Witch Project," "Cloverfield," and "Paranormal Activity" are popular examples. If you have created a funny found-footage film that generates laughter, this category is perfect for it.
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Found Footage Horror Film
This category is specifically for the horror genre, focusing on fictional recordings that appear as if they were made using old video camera tapes or found footage. In these films, it may not always be clear when or where the events took place for the characters involved. The point of view is often shown through multiple characters who recorded the action and events as they unfolded. The overall production intentionally creates a shaky, partially lit, or out-of-focus style to enhance realism and build tension. Blockbuster films like "The Blair Witch Project," "Cloverfield," and "Paranormal Activity" are well-known examples. Additionally, the show "Archive 81" on Netflix features a character restoring found footage to solve mysteries. If you have created a frightening found-footage film that evokes screams of fear, this is the perfect category for it.
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Horror Film
This category is reserved for creative and scary Horror Films that have adrenaline pumping moments. Do you have a film that was intentionally created to scare people? Does your film depict any horrifying action sequences, blood, gore, monsters, psychotic people, slashing, stalking, zombies, vampires, disease outbreaks, demonic possession, haunted buildings, or any other elements that would classify your film as a true horror film? Great sound design, musical score, cinematography, visual effects or special effects are appreciated by the judges.
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Horror Comedy Film
Do you have a comedy film in the horror genre that is really funny? Drug dealing Zombies or Vegetarian Vampires? Making fun of the Walking Dead or Nightmare on Elm Street with a parody? Than this category is for your film. We would love to check it out.
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Mockumentary Film
This category is reserved for comedy films that are presented in a documentary or testimonial format. This is a fun category for our judges to review, which frequently has the most creative concepts. There are few film festivals in the world with a dedicated Mockumentary category, but this event has had one since the beginning.
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Music Video
This category is reserved for music videos of all musical genres. The judges are impressed by good stories, great acting, excellent cinematography, and cool editing that syncs really well with the music.If your music video is publicly available on Vimeo, Vevo or YouTube, your submission is qualified for entry. Official selections, nominations or awards on the Film Festival Circuit may help your video get exposure.
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Proof Of Concept
Is your film or video a proof-of-concept for a feature length film or ongoing series? We give additional award consideration and public recognition to submissions that are created in a form that is 30 minutes or less, but are intended to show investors, distributors and production companies a sample of a larger project. Please understand, we are giving recognition to submissions that are a proof-of-concept, but this film festival is not your personal sales agent. We do not sell your work and negotiate business deals on your behalf.. You represent your own creative content at all times. Submitting to multiple categories is optional and makes your submission eligible for more awards.
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Relationship Drama Film
This category is reserved for Relationship Drama Films with storylines about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. We’ve received submissions in the past with some of the following film topics: Lost love, break-ups, separation, divorce, re-marriage, rekindling old flames, therapy sessions, dating stories, love stories, trust issues, growing old, growing apart, surviving traumatic experiences with a loved one, unexpected romance, random hook-ups, sexual exploration and more. The judges are looking for strong chemistry between actors, good stories and dramatic situations.
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Romantic Comedy Film
This category is reserved for romantic comedy films or videos with a storyline about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. Romantic comedies have funny moments, but may have some dramatic elements to them as well. Strong acting, good stories and funny situations are what the judges are looking for.
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Science Fiction Film
This category is reserved for films that are exploring the future, time travel, space, disease outbreaks, experiments, aliens, or any other concept that involves technology that may not exist yet? Great sound design, musical score, cinematography, visual effects or special effects are appreciated by the judges. We have some science fiction enthusiasts on the judging team that can’t wait to see what you’ve created.
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Sketch Comedy
This category is usually performed live with funny scenes and situations referred to as sketches or skits. In this format, not every action spoken follows a script in the same way that cinematic productions are structured. There are plenty of ad libbing and performance adjustments that are made on the fly. Made popular by shows like Saturday Night Live, Mad TV and House of Buggin’, the sketches are improvised by actors and comedians in the form of a dramatized series of jokes and situations that are oftentimes related to current news events and cultural activities. The Portland Comedy Film Festival, Austin Comedy Film Festival, Houston Comedy Film Festival and Georgia Comedy Film Festival have all added this category.
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Suspense Thriller Film
This category is specifically for suspense thriller films that deliver intense and dramatic moments. These films showcase characters who find themselves fighting for their lives or caught in high-stakes situations. Examples of such films include Silence of the Lambs, Seven, Panic Room, Zodiac, and more. The judges of this category seek films that create tension through nail-biting moments, showcase strong editing techniques, and have well-crafted sound design. They are looking for suspenseful narratives that keep audiences on the edge of their seats, craving for more. If your film can deliver intense thrills, capture emotions, and immerse viewers in dangerous scenarios, then this is the perfect category for you. Submit your work and let the suspense unfold!
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Comedy Screenplay
This category is specifically for comedy screenplays that are genuinely funny and able to make the reader laugh. It should have well-crafted jokes, clever wordplay, physical comedy, or situational humor that resonates with readers. The judges are looking for memorable or relatable well-developed characters who can drive the humor and make the comedic situations more engaging. A successful comedy screenplay often stands out by having a unique concept or a fresh twist on a familiar idea.
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Dark Comedy Screenplay
This category is specifically for stories that fall into the darker side of the comedy genre. These films are sometimes referred to as "Black Comedy" and have a twisted sense of humor that may not be suitable for mainstream festivals. They often include scenes with character deaths or strange and gruesome situations. Dark comedy screenplays have a unique ability to make you laugh while also making you cringe. If your audience finds themselves laughing and saying, "that's messed up," then you've likely created something quite dark. This event has selected dark comedy screenplays in the past that showcase strange cruelty, characters trying to dispose of a dead body, accidental poisonings, or even dreams of murders and revenge with strange dark comedic elements.
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Dark Drama Screenplay
This category is specifically for content creators who want to showcase their Drama stories meant for grown-ups who are at least 18 years old. These stories can be about serious and heavy subjects like murder, death, abuse, torture, suicide, depression, hallucinations, shootings, police investigations, gang violence, kidnapping, riots, uncomfortable risky situations, verbal abuse, war, PTSD, flashbacks, psychological breakdowns, or other similar topics that belong more to a "darker" Drama category and not necessarily to the Horror category. If the story has sex scenes or descriptions of nudity, it should be submitted to the “Dark Drama” category instead of the “Drama” screenplay category. The judges are looking for well developed characters, good stories and dramatic situations that are easy for the reader to visualize.
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Dark Fantasy Screenplay
This category is specifically for content creators who want to showcase their screenplays in the Fantasy genre intended for a mature audience. It's all about exploring magic, magical artifacts, the supernatural, wizards, witches, cursed artifacts, super powers, mythical creatures (dragons, unicorns, centaurs, mermaids, trolls, griffins, and more.) Some stories may feature an epic quest of a hero to fulfill a prophecy or retrieve an powerful magical artifact. Also stories that may feature environments like enchanted lands, ancient forests, hidden realms, magical kingdoms. Dark Fantasy films often include explicit content such as sex scenes, bloody killings, gore, or terrifying situations intended for mature audiences. Examples include Game of Thrones, The Witcher, and Carnival Row. If your fantasy film has been created for a general audience like Percy Jackson, Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Lord of the Rings, then you can submit it to the regular “fantasy” category.
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Dark Science Fiction Screenplay
This category is specifically for content creators who want to showcase their stories in the Science Fiction genre meant for a mature audience. It's all about exploring the future, time travel, space exploration, disease outbreaks, experiments, artificial intelligence, aliens, futuristic weapons, scientific or technological breakthroughs, amazing new inventions, biological experiments, and any other concept that involves technology that doesn't exist yet. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities of the future! Additionally, characters with well-developed backstories that are relatable to the reader can make a strong impression on the judges. Dark Science Fiction screenplays are typically Rated "R" or intended for a mature audience that may contain detailed descriptions of sex scenes, bloody killings, gore or terrifying situations with mature content. Examples are “The Terminator”, “Aliens”, “District 9” or “The Matrix.”
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Drama Screenplay
This category is specifically for content creators who want to showcase their dramatic stories about people and situations of a more serious nature. Screenplays that have strong acting and great writing. Stories that bring out emotions in the reader are what the judges are looking for. Strong drama screenplays deal with a variety of issues. Everything from post traumatic stress disorder, depression, economic depression, bullying, loss of life, medical dramas, stories about overcoming adversity, period dramas, sports stories, LGBTQ issues, immigration issues, racism, sexism, poverty, revenge, law enforcement issues, coming of age stories, and more, have all screened at this event in the past. The judges are looking for well developed characters, good stories and dramatic situations that are easy for the reader to visualize.
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Fantasy Screenplay
This category is specifically for content creators who want to showcase their screenplays in the Fantasy genre. It's all about exploring magic, supernatural elements, wizards, witches, cursed artifacts, superpowers, and mythical creatures like dragons, unicorns, centaurs, mermaids, trolls, griffins, and more. Some stories may involve epic quests where a hero embarks on a journey to fulfill a prophecy or retrieve a powerful magical artifact. You can also create enchanting settings like ancient forests, hidden realms, and magical kingdoms. Let your imagination soar as you create fantasy stories in the tradition of popular works like Percy Jackson, Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and more.
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Horror Comedy Screenplay
This category is specifically for comedy screenplays in the horror genre that are packed with jokes. Whether it's a Slasher parody, a reality show featuring vegetarian Vampires, or a story about breakdancing Zombies, we want to see it! If your film is filled with 80's era cheesy one-liners, unnecessary nudity, or mummies that run a coffee shop, then it sounds like it falls into the Horror Comedy category. If your screenplay was created in the tradition of Shaun of the Dead, Cabin in the Woods or Scary Movie, then we definitely want you to send it to us.
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Horror Screenplay
This category is specifically for content creators who want to showcase their stories in the Horror genre. It's all about haunting and adrenaline-pumping moments, where the main characters face terrifying situations and fight for their survival. The judges are looking for scenes filled with blood, gore, monsters, psychopathic individuals, slashing, stalking, zombies, vampires, disease outbreaks, demonic possession, haunted buildings, or any other elements that create a truly chilling horror film experience. Additionally, characters with well-developed backstories that are relatable to the reader can make a strong impression on the judges.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $22.50
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $32.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- May Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $40
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Relationship Drama Screenplay
This category is reserved for Relationship Drama screenplays with storylines about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. We’ve received submissions in the past with some of the following film topics: Lost love, break-ups, separation, divorce, re-marriage, rekindling old flames, therapy sessions, dating stories, love stories, trust issues, growing old, growing apart, surviving traumatic experiences with a loved one, unexpected romance, random hook-ups, sexual exploration and more. The judges are looking for well developed characters, good stories and dramatic situations that are easy for the reader to visualize.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $22.50
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $32.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- May Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $40
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Romantic Comedy Screenplay
This category is reserved for romantic comedy screenplays with a storyline about relationships, love, dating or romantic situations. Romantic comedies have funny moments, but may have some dramatic elements to them as well. Well written characters, good stories and funny situations are what the judges are looking for.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $22.50
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $32.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- May Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $40
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Science Fiction Screenplay
This category is specifically for content creators who want to showcase their stories in the Science Fiction genre. It's all about exploring the future, time travel, space exploration, disease outbreaks, experiments, artificial intelligence, aliens, futuristic weapons, scientific or technological breakthroughs, amazing new inventions, biological experiments, and any other concept that involves technology that doesn't exist yet. Let your imagination run wild with the possibilities of the future! If you have a "dark" science fiction screenplay that includes explicit content such as sex scenes, bloody killings, gore, or terrifying situations intended for mature audiences, please submit your screenplay to the Dark Science Fiction category instead.
- First Deadline
- Standard: $22.50
- Discount Deadline
- Standard: $32.50
- Regular Deadline
- Standard: $35
- May Deadline
- Standard: $37.50
- Final Deadline
- Standard: $40
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