HORROR SCREENPLAY CONTEST ACCEPTING SUBS UP TO MAY 19, 2024.

Frights! Camera! Action! is a fun, affordable and recurring horror screenplay contest which is now entering its seventh year. It's run and judged by industry professionals and a horde of horror aficionados.

We're looking for all forms of horror. Whether your style is subtle and spine-chilling, blood-soaked and gory, psychologically twisted, or a unique blend of old-school scares and cutting-edge concepts, we welcome it all. 

​We accept short screenplays (up to 35 pages) and feature-length screenplays. Each entry we receive is read at least twice as part of the judging process. Writers will either win a category, place as a runner up, receive an honorable mention or not be selected.

​The contest is open for submissions now. The final deadline date is May 19, 2024.

​The total prize for money for the current contest is $1,350.00.

Awards & Prizes

FEATURE SCREENPLAYS​
Best Screenplay - $400.00
Best Twist - $150.00
Best Villain - $150.00
Most messed up death - $150.00

SHORT SCREENPLAYS​
Best Screenplay - $200.00
Best Twist - $100.00
Best Villain - $100.00
Most messed up death - $100.00

Rules & Terms

1. Entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway by May 19, 2024. 

2. All entries must be in English. 

3. Participants may submit several projects, but each entry must be submitted separately.

4. All fees are non-refundable.

5. Screenwriters retain full rights to their work.

6. Prize money paid to winners via PayPal on May 31, 2024.
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  • Virginia Austin

    A fantastic screenplay contest that awards cash prizes. A definite recommend!!! - Virginia Austin

    March 2024
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  • Sharon Burrell

    As a first time horror writer it was great to have my screenplay endorsed by the Frights! community. The laurel has given me much more confidence when approaching producers.

    March 2024
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  • Matthew Stevens

    Oh yeah, FRIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! is absolutely fabulous! Their honest support in your craft is frighteningly splendid! Come on, cash prizes at a non-scary entry fee? Including recognition for almost totally slaying it? Definitely worth the time if you’re there to be the one who wants to write about people doing the crime! A out-of-body heartfelt thanks again for their undead love!

    February 2024
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  • Bill Sarine

    A really fun opportunity to get our script out there! Very thankful for the opportunity.

    February 2024
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  • Jazmine Gibbs

    Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to showcase my work. I am forever grateful for the honorable mention.

    February 2024
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