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Festival

Ripcord's Halloween Film Festival

Festival opportunity. Deadline: 2026-10-01

Type: Festival
Organizer: Ripcord Films LLC
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Where: Los Angeles, United States
Compensation: $200,000 prize pool
Disciplines: film, filmmaking, short films, horror, thriller, sci-fi, fantasy, directing, screenwriting

About this opportunity

Ripcord's Halloween Film Festival is calling for short film submissions (4-30 minutes) in horror, thriller, sci-fi, and fantasy genres. Filmmakers can compete for a share of a $200,000 cash prize pool, with the top 10 finalists screening at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. This festival aims to support emerging genre filmmakers by providing exposure and career-advancing opportunities.