Awards & Prizes
INT. AWARD CEREMONY - NIGHT OF TERROR
The JUDGES sit in darkness, their faces illuminated only by the flickering screen. Three awards await the brave souls who dare to compete:
$300 - BEST FILM
$200 - AUDIENCE FAVORITE
$100 - MOST CREATIVE CONCEPT
$200 - AUDIENCE FAVORITE
$100 - MOST CREATIVE CONCEPT
FESTIVAL VOICE (V.O.)
In the realm of nightmares, creativity is your only salvation...
Submission Requirements
EXT. FILMMAKER'S STUDIO - WITCHING HOUR
A FILMMAKER reviews the sacred rules carved in stone:
• Films must be UNDER 10 MINUTES (including credits)
• No minimum length - terror comes in all sizes
• Created after JANUARY 1, 2024
• English or English subtitled/dubbed
• All entrants must be 18+ years old
• One entry per submission fee
• No minimum length - terror comes in all sizes
• Created after JANUARY 1, 2024
• English or English subtitled/dubbed
• All entrants must be 18+ years old
• One entry per submission fee
The filmmaker nods, understanding that submission does not guarantee screening. Only the chosen few will compete.
SUBMISSION FEES
Earlybird (by Sept 1):
Standard: $20
Gold Members: $15
Regular (by Oct 1):
Standard: $30
Gold Members: $25
All submissions receive
TWO festival passes!
Standard: $20
Gold Members: $15
Regular (by Oct 1):
Standard: $30
Gold Members: $25
All submissions receive
TWO festival passes!
KEY DATES
July 1: Submissions Open
Sept 1: Earlybird Deadline
Oct 1: Final Deadline
Oct 12: Notifications
Oct 30: NIGHTMARE BEGINS
Mark your calendar...
if you dare!
Sept 1: Earlybird Deadline
Oct 1: Final Deadline
Oct 12: Notifications
Oct 30: NIGHTMARE BEGINS
Mark your calendar...
if you dare!
SCREENING RULES
- No Inland Empire screenings 30 days prior to festival
- Premiere preferred
- Cannot be publicly available online before October 30
- Audio may be re-leveled for seamless viewing
VENUE
LOOK Cinemas Redlands
340 North Eureka Street
Redlands, CA 92373
State-of-the-art theater
Perfect for your
nightmare to unfold
LEGAL RIGHTS
By submitting you agree:
- All rights are cleared
- Festival may use images for promotion
- Films posted on YouTube after event (unless otherwise requested)
- You indemnify festival from all claims
REMEMBER
This is an all-volunteer,
non-profit festival.
Submission fees go towards
award prizes and costs.
No screening fees paid.
Fees non-refundable.
SHORT FILMS ONLY!
non-profit festival.
Submission fees go towards
award prizes and costs.
No screening fees paid.
Fees non-refundable.
SHORT FILMS ONLY!
