ALTER (horror) and DUST (sci-fi) are two of the internet’s most-watched short film destinations, with just under 7 million subscribers on YouTube. We curate standout genre short films from around the world, releasing one short per week per channel.
That means every selection matters. Before submitting, please make sure your film aligns with our tone and genre. Over three seasons, we’ve accepted just under 140 films.
You can get a strong sense of our taste by watching what we’ve already programmed. Please don’t rely on festival categorization - just because a film played at a horror or sci-fi festival doesn’t mean it fits our channels. Midnight comedies, thrillers, psychological dramas, abstract/experimental pieces, and fantasy epics might contain genre elements, but they’re not necessarily horror or sci-fi.
If your film fits what we do, we’d love to see it. Once accepted, a team member will reach out with onboarding info and a release timeline.
A release on ALTER or DUST includes:
● Massive Reach – Thousands to hundreds of thousands of views per film
● Industry Eyes – A trusted source for agents, managers, and producers scouting talent
● Non-Exclusive Terms – You retain full rights; remove anytime
● Full Promo Support – Creative rollout handled by our in-house team
● Audience Data – Request a post-launch analytics report with viewer behavior & engagement
Our curation has been featured in both Collider & GQ:
● https://collider.com/alter-youtube-channel-horror-shorts-streaming-free/
● https://www.gq.com/story/youtube-horror-shorts-new-filmmakers-alter-racka-racka-skinamarink-talk-to-me