Vestra Pictures producer Tony Newton and Trash Arts producer Sam Mason Bell want YOUR Creepypasta short film for an upcoming anthology!
They’re looking for 10 of the scariest, most inventive and mind-blowing short films to delve into the nightmare world of Creepypasta user-created horror tales, myths, and legends which have dominated the web with terrifying boogeymen, mysterious sightings, and unexplained phenomena. Copied, pasted, and shared around the globe, these stories blur the lines between reality and fiction, creating one of the fastest-growing forms of storytelling in the past decade.
Any filmmaker can participate for a chance to see their short film included in this anthology–just follow the guidelines listed below and submitting their work no later than October 31, 2018.
Because Creepypasta stories themselves spread fast, they have decided to make this anthology available as soon as possible to eager viewers. The 10 winning films will premiere On Demand, in real-time, as a feature anthology in late December 2018.
RULES
• Qualifying films must be between 5 and 7 minutes in length.
• You must create your own original story and characters. We’re sure they still love to read about viral icons like Slenderman, Jeff the Killer, and the Russian Sleep Experiment, but they are looking for new and original tales of terror, not retellings of old material. Use your imagination and give the world new, original nightmares of your own creation!
• All music and video used in your film must be free from copyright unless you have received written permission from the rights holders.
• Go for horror-centric themes only–-no comedy or parody films.
• Do not include title cards or end credits. Instead, include a text version in email form with your submission. They will include these credits in the film’s end-title sequence.
• No real-life acts of violence or other crimes (including animal cruelty) can be shown. Creepypastas are for creating a fictional world of horror to frighten and entertain, not for making a snuff film!
Send your submissions to [email protected] via WeTransfer.com or Vimeo.com. You can also email Tony at the same address if you have any questions about the contest.
Best of luck to you… now go out there and prepare to shock the web!
