It's that time of year when people are thinking up costume ideas, picking out pumpkins for carving, making party plans, and if you're a filmmaker with a penchant for horror, you're probably also thinking about making a film. And really there's no better time to do it. Vimeo and Lionsgate are putting on The Cabin in the Woods Spoof Horror Film Competition which is offering a $10,000 Grand Prize to the best satirical or comedic horror short.
If you haven't seen The Cabin in the Woods yet, the trailer can give you some idea of what they're basing the contest on:
Competition Rules:
- You must be over 18 years of age to enter this competition.
- Your script should not exceed ten minutes in length.
- We will only accept videos uploaded to Vimeo.
- Entries must be submitted by midnight on October 23rd 2012.
- The judges' decision is final.
- Contest open to US residents only.
Here are some more details on the prizes:
Grand Prize Winner
One (1) winner of a Grand Prize will receive Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000 USD) to create a longer film based on his or her Submission. The Grand Prize will be paid in two (2) installments, at a time chosen by Vimeo and Sponsor, within three (3) months of the close of the Contest. The winning prize money will be deposited into a bank account specified by the Grand Prize winner. The total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $10,000.
First Prize Winners
Each First Prize consists of one (1) copy of “The Cabin in the Woods” DVD. The First Prize winners will receive these within three (3) months of the close of the Contest and the DVDs will be sent to addresses provided at the time of entry. The ARV of each First Prize is $18.
Also as you might expect, along with the $10,000 cash prize, the winning film will also be featured on Vimeo. So mix up some corn syrup blood, get out the liquid latex and spirit gum, and go make something hilariously horrific!
Link: Vimeo: The Cabin in the Woods Spoof Horror Film Competition
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15 Comments
Woot! free money?
October 8, 2012 at 5:26PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
"US residents only" contests are annoying...
October 8, 2012 at 6:09PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
I agree!!
October 9, 2012 at 3:43AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
me too think so ...
o-)
October 9, 2012 at 11:08AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
They certainly are, Martin.
October 8, 2012 at 7:38PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
"Your script should not exceed ten minutes in length."
Wait, so it's a script competition too?
October 8, 2012 at 10:10PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Im confused, do you win $10k or do you win a $10k budget to make a longer version of your winning entry?
October 9, 2012 at 1:44AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Paul, I think it is to expand your movie, so it is not a real prize
"One (1) winner of a Grand Prize will receive Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000 USD) to create a longer film based on his or her Submission"
October 11, 2012 at 11:12PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
One (1) winner of a Grand Prize will receive Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000 USD) to create a longer film based on his or her Submission. The Grand Prize will be paid in two (2) installments, at a time chosen by Vimeo and Sponsor, within three (3) months of the close of the Contest. The winning prize money will be deposited into a bank account specified by the Grand Prize winner. The total approximate retail value (“ARV”) of the Grand Prize is $10,000.
October 9, 2012 at 2:01AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
I think this contest launched mid-September - still too tight a deadline unless you already have something in the can.
October 10, 2012 at 12:55PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
They should give $10k if you win the contest and then get first dibs for an option. $10k towards a feature? That's more like a chore than a prize...oh, now we have $10k free money...I guess we have to raise the other 99% to do a feature. Doing a short for free is one thing...being forced to have a tiny amount towards a feature seems like punishment.
October 16, 2012 at 5:28PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
Tried uploading my submission tonight and it says submissions are already closed, even though it was hours before midnight. Anyone else have this problem?
October 23, 2012 at 9:32PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
@Casey yes same issue! I'm really pissed I shot something specifically for this and went to upload it after my final touches and i could not submit... really bummed
October 24, 2012 at 2:01AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
yea i tried at 11pm and i got the same error. No fair man fareal. can we at least get to 12a tonight because the submission wpuldnt let bo one submit?
October 24, 2012 at 5:26AM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM
They've posted the winning short. You can check it out here: https://vimeo.com/51541324
November 8, 2012 at 2:23PM, Edited September 4, 7:54AM