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ACCEPTING SUBS UP TO OCTOBER 31, 2026
Frights! Camera! Action! is a fun, affordable and recurring horror screenplay contest which is now entering its ninth year. It's run and judged by industry professionals and a horde of horror aficionados.
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We're looking for all kinds of horror. Whether your style is subtle and spine-chilling, blood-soaked and gory, psychologically twisted, or a unique blend of old-school scares and cutting-edge concepts, we welcome it all.
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We accept short screenplays (up to 35 pages) and feature-length screenplays. Each entry we receive is read at least twice as part of the judging process. Writers will either win a category, place as a Finalist, receive an honorable mention or not be selected.
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The contest is open for submissions now. The final deadline date is October 31, 2026. Winners and runners up will be announced on November 13, 2026.
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The total prize money for the current contest is $5000.00.
CATEGORIES & PRIZES
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SHORT SCREENPLAYS​
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Best Screenplay - $500.00
Best twist - $250.00
best villain - $250.00
Most messed up death - $250.00
Best Dialogue - $250.00
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FEATURE SCREENPLAYS​
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Best Screenplay - $1000.00
Best twist - $500.00
best villain - $500.00
Most messed up death - $500.00
Best Opening Scene - $500.00
Best Dialogue - $500.00
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1. Entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway by October 31, 2026.
2. All entries must be in English.
3. Participants may submit several projects, but each entry must be submitted separately.
4. All fees are non-refundable.
5. Screenwriters retain full rights to their work.
6. Prize money paid to winners via PayPal on November 13, 2026.
