Got a horror short screenplay? We want to read it.
Our winners will be read by a jury featuring over a dozen literary managers, producers, development executives, filmmakers, and even an iconic horror actress.
Prizes include guaranteed industry reads, Final Draft licenses for all Top 10 finalists, Shudder subscriptions, Creepy Co gift cards, rare horror memorabilia, and so much more.
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This year's jury includes:
Joe Bob Briggs - Film Critic, Performer
Scott Stoops - Literary Manager - Good Fear Content
Julian Terry - Filmmaker (Whisper, The Nurse, They Hear It)
Chelsea Lupkin - Senior Programmer at Short of the Week, Filmmaker (Flagged, Lucy's Tale)
Glenn Cockburn - Literary Manager - Meridian Artists
John Zaozirny - Literary Manager / Producer - Bellevue Productions
Barbara Crampton - Actress (You're Next, From Beyond, Chopping Mall, Re-Animator)
Jenn Wexler - Filmmaker (The Ranger, ABC's of Death 2, Slumber Party)
Scott Carr - Literary Manager - Management SGC
Jason Tamasco - Producer - Bad Idea Films
Sophie Carroll - Programming Manager - ALTER
Matthew Dartnell - Literary Manager - Writ Large
Zack Zucker - Literary Manager / Producer - Bellevue Productions
Krista Sipp - Literary Manager - First Friday Entertainment
The Top 3 Winners Receive:
Circulation and recommendation to our network of Hollywood managers, agents, producers and development executives.
Final Draft Screenwriting Software.
Waived entry to multiple other contests and festivals.
Framed Winner’s Certificate.
Killer swag courtesy of Shudder, Final Draft, Creepy Co, Rue Morgue, Slasher TV, 1313 Mockingbird Lane Toys & Collectibles, Trick or Treat Studios, Fright Rags, Waxwork Records, Ghoulish Gary, and more.
Shudder subscriptions (1 year, 6 months, and 3 months, respectively)
VIP Platinum Memberships on Screenwriters Network (1 year, 6 months, and 3 months, respectively)
Plus, our 3rd Place Winner will receive 5 pages of in-depth analysis and actionable advice from The Script Butcher!
Top 10 Finalists Receive:
Finalist Laurels, Final Draft license, Creepy Co. Gift Card, plus, your script will be read by our panel of industry judges.
Semi-Finalists Receive:
Semi Finalist Laurels, plus your screenplay will be made available by request to potential producers and filmmakers.
Quarter Finalists Receive:
Quarter Finalist Laurels