This is the 2nd year, for the film competition, at Mare Island Preserve, part of the NightMARE Island Haunt.

Last year, we had screened some amazing short films to a sold out room. Everyone that presented a film, had the opportunity to talk about their film, the process and received amazing questions and feedback, from the audience.

This year, the same thing, anyone is welcome to submit a scary, thriller, suspenseful, or chilling 10 minute short film or less, for the chance to be entered into the 2nd NightMARE Island Film Competition!

Hoping to have better prizes, this time around! Last year, winners got to take him photocards with their films printed onto the limited edition photos, taken by festival director, Jessica Brown!

Happy filmmaking and good luck!

Awards & Prizes

Awards for the following categories:

Best Actor/Actress
Grand Jury Prize 1, 2 and 3.
Audience Favorite
Best Ensemble Cast
Best Cinematography
Best Editing
Producer's Award
Honorable Mention
Best Script or Story
Best Director
Best Special FX
Best Supporting Actor/Actress
***NEW*** International Fright!

Rules & Terms

Films may have been screened elsewhere, prior.
Films MUST be, 10 minutes or less.
Films MUST be in, on due date, no films will be accepted, beyond, regardless.
Entry fee must be paid, in order for film to be considered, even if entered, on time.
Film entry forms MUST be completely filled with all information required or entry will be subject to being dropped.
You will be given (1) guaranteed ticket to the film screening and the Haunted house attraction.
You must be able to attend the film competition, October 21st, if you do not attend event and your film is entered, if no one is there to represent your film, your film will be disqualified, immediately.

***If entering under the international category, you are indicating that you are NOT able to be physically present at the competition, if selected to compete, October 21st, though you are solely interested in ONLY the "International" portion, of the Halloween film competition.