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Short Movie Making Contest

Horror Con Scotland

Paisley Town Hall

October 31 and November 1 2025

Terrify in 120 Seconds


Think you can send chills down spines in just two minutes? The Short Movie Making Contest at Horror Con Scotland: Halloween Edition challenges you to create a gripping horror short that dives into the dark side of Social Media. Whether it’s a viral nightmare, a sinister livestream, or the horrors lurking in the comments section, your creativity is your only limit.
 
Rules & Guidelines

  • Duration: Movies must be between 1–2 minutes.

  • Theme: All entries must explore the eerie world of Social Media.

  • Format: Submit in MP4 or MOV formats. Landscape.

  • Deadline: Entries must be received by September 15, 2025

  • Judging Criteria: Creativity, storytelling, production quality, and theme relevance.
     

Showcase Your Short
Finalists will have their films screened at Horror Con Scotland: Halloween Edition, where fans and a panel of horror experts will crown the winner.

Prizes: To be announced soon

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Are you submitting as an individual or a team?
Individual
Team

By entering this contest, you are agreeing to the following:

  1. You grant Horror Con Scotland permission to use your film for social media, marketing, and event screenings.

  2. You confirm that your submission is your original work and does not infringe on any copyright laws.

  3. You acknowledge that any films submitted after September 30, 2025, will not be considered.

  1. Eligibility:

    • This contest is open to individuals aged 18 or older.

    • Entries must adhere to the theme of Social Media and meet the specified duration (minimum of 1 minute, maximum of 2 minutes).
       

  2. Originality:

    • All submitted films must be original works created specifically for this contest.

    • Films that have been entered into other contests or public showcases will not be considered.
       

  3. Submission Deadline:

    • All entries must be submitted by September 15, 2025, 11:59 PM (GMT).

    • Submissions received after this date will not be accepted.
       

  4. Usage Rights:

    • By entering, you grant Horror Con Scotland the non-exclusive right to share your film on our social media platforms, marketing materials, and event screens.

    • Credit will be given to the creators wherever possible.
       

  5. Content Guidelines:

    • Films must not include explicit violence, hateful or discriminatory content, or any material that infringes on copyright.

    • Submissions must be suitable for public viewing at the event. Film screenings will be for over 18's.
       

  6. Judging and Prizes:

    • Entries will be judged based on creativity, storytelling, adherence to the theme, and production quality.

    • The judges' decision is final.
       

  7. Submission Format:

    • Films must be submitted in MP4 or MOV format - landscape (or you can send through a link) through the below form
       

  8. Notification:

    • Finalists will be notified via email no later than October 15

    • Winners will be announced during Horror Con Scotland: Halloween Edition - November 1st.
       

  9. Disqualification:

    • Any submission failing to meet the above criteria will be disqualified.

    • Plagiarized or previously entered films will also result in disqualification.

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By submitting your film, you agree to these terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing your spine-chilling creations!

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