Thank you for your interest in submitting your film to the 2012 SCREAMFEST Horror Film Festival. The 2012 film competition is open for all new features and short films from around the world. We will accept submissions until August 15, 2012.
The following are our deadlines and fees for 2012:
| Feature Length | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Postmarked | Amount | |
| Early: | June 15th | $40.00 | |
| Regular: | July 15th | $45.00 | |
| Final: | August 15th | $50.00 | |
| Shorts (11-30 mins) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Postmarked | Amount | |
| Early: | June 15th | $30.00 | |
| Regular: | July 15th | $35.00 | |
| Final: | August 15th | $40.00 | |
| Super Short (1-10 mins) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Postmarked | Amount | |
| Early: | June 15th | $25.00 | |
| Regular: | July 15th | $30.00 | |
| Final: | August 15th | $35.00 | |
Horror Feature
Horror Short
Super Short (under 10 min)
Documentary
Animation
Student Horror Film
Click here to download the 2012 film submission form.
Click here to be directed to the 2012 screenplay submission form.
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SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
We will accept films completed after January 2011. If your film has been released on DVD, it is not eligible for this competition.
Entry fees are non refundable, and may be paid in the form of Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, check or money order paid in US dollars, only through a US affiliated bank.
A $2.00 processing fee will be added to all credit card payments.
SUBMISSION FORMAT:
Films should be submitted to us on a single DVD disc (NTSC or All Region).
DVDs must be compatible with standard set-top DVD or Blu-Ray player.
Please ensure that your disc plays in a standard DVD or Blu-Ray player before it is mailed to us.
Entry selection is made from DVD screeners therefore all DVD's must be clearly labeled.
These screeners will become the property of Screamfest unless a self-addressed, self stamped package is provided with the original submission.
SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:
Please print the film submission form (click on Submit Film link above or click here) - fill out and sign.
Make a photocopy for your records.
Package DVD in a secure bubble wrap package.
Send entries to:
Screamfest Horror Film Festival
8840 Wilshire Blvd.
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Good Luck and thank you for your submission.
IF YOU ARE ACCEPTED:
You will be notified of acceptance via phone or email.
In June you will receive an informational package via email.
Complete press kits for films will be requested only after acceptance.
Acceptable screening formats are: 35mm - DCP - HD Cam - Digibeta
All entries selected into Screamfest grant Screamfest the right to use any footage from the preview screener and all submitted publicity photos and any other materials sent to us pertaining to this entry for Screamfest's promotional purposes, without limitations.
All prints must be picked up after the screening and signed for by the filmmaker.