BEST HORROR SHORT SCREENPLAY COMPETITION is looking to highlight new or established screenwriters and challenge them to write an original, un-produced horror screenplay that is 30 pages or less.

We want to give screenwriters an outlet for their work and give them a new an exciting challenge.

Finalists will be announced on BEST HORROR SHORTS website and will be listed in the Official competition page. Winner of the Competition will be announced at a later date to be determined. Winning Screenplay will also be announced on the BEST HORROR SHORTS website along with being announced on HORROR VEIN the leading horror news website.

Festival Awards:
BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY FINALISTS
BEST SHORT SCREENPLAY

Screenplays must be original and be no more than 30 pages in length. The screenplay must be Un-Produced and written in screenplay format.

The judges’ decision is final and no discussion will be entered. Entrants agree not to approach festival staff to discuss.

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  • Martin Richmond

    An exceptional competition that I am proud to have achieved the finals of and will definitely try again soon.

    March 2023
  • It was amazing to be a part of it.

    March 2023
  • Dexter Williams

    I want to thank the folks at the Best Horror Shorts Film Festival for making my short script "Witchin' Time" (based on the short story by Tammy Vreeland) a Finalist. I'm honored and humbled by the recognition. I would highly recommend the festival for anyone with a film or screenplay representing the greatest genre in the world. Thank you again.

    June 2022
  • Thank-you, Best Horror Shorts Film Festival, for selecting my screenplay, Death Grip, as a Finalist!

    June 2022
  • Scott A. Galeski

    Five out of five stars... AAA+++

    October 2021