Spooky Film Festival

1) Films should not exceed a 15-minute runtime.

2) We're open to all spooky genres for screening consideration.

3) Entry does not ensure your film's screening. Notifications regarding acceptance will be dispatched by October 4th, 2024.

4) Films should cater to a broad audience. Avoid excessive gore or explicit content.

5) Student Submission Fee: $5 and Indie Submission Fee: $5

6) Attendance to the event is FREE!

7) To enter as a student, the film should have been created during your academic years (college/high school). It doesn't need to be a school assignment. The filmmaker can currently be graduated as long as the film was created while they were students.

8) Award eligibility demands residency near the CA Bay area. Non-residents can have their films screened but won't qualify for awards, except for the Audience Choice Award.

9) Multiple entries are welcome! However, only one project per director will be screened. Producers, actors, or other crew collaboration is permissible across projects.

10) Award trophies will be handed over during the screening. However, they will not be mailed at the festival's cost.

11) Our judges panel will determine the award winners for each category before the festival. The sole exception is the Audience Choice Award, which is decided by our esteemed attendees.

12) Any film not in English must have accurate English subtitles to be considered for screening.

13) All communication will be via email. Please provide a valid email address when submitting and check it regularly for updates and notifications.