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Frightfilm 2026

THIS WEBPAGE IS UNDERSONSTRUCTION.


We like to think eight is great.  So how about joining us for "Frightfilm 8".


If you're new to Frightfilm Competition check out the Rules tab above to find out everything you need to know.


We'd love to see the fun you have so remember to take lots of BTS images and videos while you create your master work.


Thanks to all of you once again.   We applaud you and all the hard work you and your team will be doing as you create your original short horror film.   


You're keeping filmmaking alive by scaring us to death.


William Anderson, Jeff Winkelman and Jim Timmerman

Co-Founders

Countdown to the Early Bird Registration

Have you purchased your ticket yet?  See the link above.

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The classic t-shirt, in fashionable black, with the logo on the front is available in Medium, Large, Extra Large and Extra Extra Large. Click below to order one and start improving your wardrobe.  Imagine how good you'll look.

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the skelly award

Here's your new best friend.

You've heard of the Oscar, Emmy, Grammy and other lessor awards.  Please say hello to...The Skelly. 


Treasured by film-makers across the Eastern Corn Belt Plains(and other places too), the Skelly is proudly displayed on shelves, mantles and nightstands as a constant reminder of perfection in numerous film-making disciplines.


Skelly proudly acknowledges your achievement in the following categories.

BEST PICTURE 

BEST DIRECTING

BEST CINEMATIC ELEMENT

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY 

BEST EDITING 

BEST ACTOR 

BEST ACTRESS 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR 

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS 

BEST SOUND DESIGN 

BEST ORIGINAL MUSIC 

BEST MAKEUP 

BEST SCREAMPLAY 

BEST POSTER 

BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS 

BEST TRAILER

AUDIENCE CHOICE(S)

  

About Frightfilm

Our Mission

Frightfilm Competition Rules

Frightfilm Competition Rules

The Frightfilm Competition, LLC, is a time restricted short horror/scary film-making competition that recognizes excellence in 16 categories.


Awards will be presented to the Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Screenplay and many more!

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Frightfilm Competition Rules

Frightfilm Competition Rules

Frightfilm Competition Rules

The goal of this competition is to make just one type of film, SCARY! 


All submitted films must fit in that genre. Mixed genres (Horror/scary, Horror/comedy, Scary/SCI-FI, etc) will be accepted. Films that do not fit in the scary genre will be disqualified from all awards, but will be shown at the screening event.

GO HERE FOR THE RULES

2026 timeline

April 26th through June 30th, 2026

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

All day

Event Details

April 26th through June 30th, 2026

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION

Early registration begins April 26th and continues until midnight June 30th.  

  • $100 for Students(Producer must have an image of a valid colle...

Event Details

All day

July 1st through July 26th, 2025

REGISTRATION

All day

Event Details

July 1st through July 26th, 2025

REGISTRATION

Regular registration begins July 1st and continues until midnight July 26th.  

  • $125 for Students(Producer must have an image of a valid colle...

Event Details

All day

July 26th, 2025, 7pm

COMPETITION KICK-OFF

7pm

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8pm

Event Details

July 26th, 2025, 7pm

COMPETITION KICK-OFF

Meet the other teams and get the competition's required  elements in a Zoom meeting.  We'll also answer any questions.

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8pm

July 27th to September 26th, 2025

PRODUCTION STARTS

All day

Event Details

July 27th to September 26th, 2025

PRODUCTION STARTS

Two months to write, produce, shoot, edit then submit your 13 minute horror film.

All day

Anytime before September 26th 11:59:59pm ET 2026

PRODUCTION ENDS

Anytime before Midnight

Event Details

Anytime before September 26th 11:59:59pm ET 2026

PRODUCTION ENDS

Upload your film to your online drive/storage(Google drive Dropbox, etc.), then add the download link to our submission form anytime before ...

Event Details

Anytime before Midnight

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