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Deadline/Entry Fees

Expired. Previous Deadline: 12/15/2019

WinningScripts Pro 25% Off Coupon

Notification: Quarterfinalists – February 14th, 2020; Semifinalists – February 28th, 2020; Winners – March 13th, 2020.

Rules

Screenplays entered must 35 pages or under, not include the writer's contact information on any page, be written in English, and adhere to industry standard screenplay format. For a full list of rules, please visit the official website.

Awards

PRIZES The Killer Shorts prize packages aim to arm screenwriters with the tools they need to continue writing, get their current script in shape for other contests, and provide exposure!

DISTRIBUTION (TOP THREE WINNERS) Killer Shorts is proud to partner with a network of literary managers, agents, executives, and producers who are actively seeking fresh voices in horror screenwriting and recognize the potential in short form content as a way of breaking into the industry. They have a proven track record of discovering talent via their horror shorts, including Leigh Whannell (Saw), James Wan (Saw), David Sandberg (Lights Out), Angel Gómez Hernández (Behind), Julian Terry (Whisper, They Hear It), Nico van den Brink (Sweet Tooth, The Burden), and more.

The Top 3 scripts will be read by agents, managers and producers at the following companies:

Grey Matter Productions, Paradigm Talent Agency, Affirmative Entertainment and Good Fear Content.

1ST PLACE PRIZE

• Circulation and personal recommendation of the top 3 scripts to our network of industry professionals (agents, managers, producers and studio executives)
• Free Copy of Final Draft Screenwriting Software ($249 Value)
• Waived Entry to WeScreenplay Shorts, Screencraft Shorts, Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest and Oregon Scream Horror Week Film Festival
• 5 Free Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest
• 1 Year Free Subscription to Shudder
• 1 Year VIP Platinum Membership on Screenwriters Network
• Increased Rank on Coverfly's The Red List, with exposure to thousands of industry professionals who are looking for great screenplays
• 100 Tokens on Screenwriters Network
• Framed Winner’s Certificate
• Mystery Box of Dread

2ND PLACE PRIZE

• Circulation and personal recommendation of the top 3 scripts to our network of industry professionals (agents, managers, producers and studio executives)
• Free Copy of Final Draft Screenwriting Software ($249 Value)
• Waived Entry to WeScreenplay Shorts, Screencraft Shorts, Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest and Oregon Scream Horror Week Film Festival
• 5 Free Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest
• 6 Months Free Subscription to Shudder
• 6 Months VIP Platinum Membership on Screenwriters Network
• Increased Rank on Coverfly's The Red List, with exposure to thousands of industry professionals who are looking for great screenplays
• 75 Tokens on Screenwriters Network
• Framed Winner’s Certificate
• Mystery Box of Dread

3RD PLACE PRIZE

• Circulation and personal recommendation of the top 3 scripts to our network of industry professionals (agents, managers, producers and studio executives)
• Free Copy of Final Draft Screenwriting Software ($249 Value)
• Waived Entry to WeScreenplay Shorts, Screencraft Shorts, Crimson Screen Horror Film Fest and Oregon Scream Horror
• Week Film Festival
• 5 Free Pitches on Virtual Pitch Fest
• 3 Months Free Subscription to Shudder
• 3 Months VIP Platinum Membership on Screenwriters Network
• Increased Rank on Coverfly's The Red List, with exposure to thousands of industry professionals who are looking for great screenplays
• 50 Tokens on Screenwriters Network
• Framed Winner’s Certificate
• Mystery Box of Dread
• 5 pages of in-depth analysis and actionable advice from The Script Butcher!

QUARTER FINALISTS

• All Quarter Finalists will receive 1 Free Pitch from Virtual Pitch Fest, plus contest laurels, 10 Tokens to use in the Screenwriters Network Discord Server and 5 Coverfly Tokens.