Objective

The Eerie Horror Screenplay Competition offers beginning, aspiring and veteran screenwriters in the horror genre a chance to have their work recognized by people in the industry and beyond and to provide recognition and exposure for screenwriters in the horror, science fiction and suspense genres. The finalists and top 3 winning screenplays will be announced on all Eerie Horror Film Festival websites and winner's information will be forwarded to industry professionals for consideration.

Deadline/Entry Fees

Rules

Feature scripts = 70 pages or more. Short scripts = 69 pages or less.

Scripts can be uploaded via our Film Freeway account:
https://filmfreeway.com/festival/EerieHorrorFilmFestival

OR

Via Without A Box:
http://www.withoutabox.com/login/3958

Screenplays can also be mailed to us via either of those submission sites. See requirements for mailing scripts below.

Entered script must not be or previously been sold, or produced and must be original work of the author or authors. Multiple authorship is allowed. No corrected pages or additional pages will be accepted after the screenplay has been entered. PLEASE be sure you double check your screenplay for errors, blank pages, etc., before uploading or mailing them to us.If mailing, please enclose TWO (2) copies of your script. ALL Scripts MUST be written in English. Body pages must be correctly numbered. Script title page should contain name of screenplay and the name of the author. Scripts must be in industry standard format and bound with 2 or 3 brads. Must be on white paper.Do not send originals as scripts will not be returned.The Eerie Horror Film Festival is not responsible for screenplays lost, stolen or damaged in transit. Scripts may also be uploaded on line via Film Freeway (preferred) or Without A Box. If entering as a student (ages 10 - 17), a parent or legal guardian must fill out all required paperwork/online forms.You DO NOT have to mail us ANYTHING if uploading (which again is the preferred method of entry).

Awards

Sponsor Awards (to be announced), Festival award, Announcement of win to National and International press, notification of finalists and winners to industry contacts.