A few months ago, ShockYa reported on Universal Studios Hollywood’s “Halloween Horror Nights” short film competition. Now, we’re glad to report that the short film competition is now accepting entries!
The competition has been open since June 27 and will be accepting entries through August 1. Hopeful filmmakers can submit short films from 90 seconds to three minutes in length on DVD–two copies of each film must be submitted in order to be considered. Films will be judged by horror filmmaker Eli Roth, “Halloween Horror Nights” Creative Director John Murdy and Daily Variety senior writer Marc Graser. The entries will be judged based on storytelling skill, originality and the all-important scare factor. The top 10 horror short films will be posted online at HalloweenHorrorNights.com from August 22 to September 9, 2011 for the public to vote. The winner and their film will be announced on September 12, 2011. The prizes include a premiere showing of the winning film on Chiller, a posting on SyFy.com, a cash prize of $1,000 and a trip for two to “Halloween Horror Nights'” opening night “Eyegore Awards” at Universal Studio Hollywood.
If you’re interested in entering the contest, entries must be sent to: “Halloween Horror Nights” Short Film Competition, 100 Universal City Plaza, Building 5511-5, Universal City, CA 91608. Additional information on the contest, including a complete list of rules and regulations, is available online at the Halloween Horror Nights website.
Good luck to all who enter!
