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Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition

Win cash, industry mentorship, and career consultations for original horror short screenplays and stories.

Type
Award
Organizer
Killer Shorts Horror Short Screenplay Competition
Deadline
31 December 2026
Where
Online
Compensation
Prizes include: $500 cash (1-page category), skull-shaped typewriter trophies, literary manager/producer reads, career consultations, mentorships, Final Draft software, subscriptions (Shripthop, Script Revolution, Stan Winston School), and circulation to Hollywood networks.
Disciplines
Screenwriting, Writing

About this opportunity

A premiere competition for horror screenwriters seeking industry exposure. Winners receive $500 cash prizes, unique 'Skull' typewriter trophies, and direct circulation to literary managers and producers in Hollywood. The competition offers specific categories for 1-page shorts, standard shorts (up to 20 pages), and short stories. Eligibility is restricted to emerging writers who have earned less than $10,000 from screenwriting in the last year.

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