Clive Barker Presents: Reel Fear Horror Contest – Now Accepting Submissions!
The “Clive Barker Presents: Reel Fear Horror Contest” from Project Greenlight Digital Studios and Shudder is now accepting submissions.
From February 13th to March 17th, filmmakers can submit one-to-three minute pitches for original horror film concepts on projectgreenlight.com. Ten semi-finalists will be selected and voted on by the public. The audience winner automatically moves on to the next round, where five finalists will each receive funding to direct a short scene representative of their abilities. In June, those finalists will also be granted a spot in the second annual Shudder Labs, Shudder’s creative retreat for developing genre filmmakers, using the experience to enhance their submission.
Project Greenlight Digital Studios (PGLDS), a digital content initiative from Adaptive Studios, and Shudder, AMC Networks-backed horror and thriller streaming video service, are joining forces to launch a video contest to support indie horror films. The two companies have also partnered with filmmaker Clive Barker (Hellraiser, Nightbreed, Lord of Illusions) who is known for his directing, writing and producing credits in the horror genre. The contest will solicit pitches for original horror films, and the winner will receive $300,000 to make his or her feature film, as well as mentorship from Barker throughout production.
Shorts will be judged on originality, story, character, editing, directing, and commercial value. The final stage of the contest will consist of an interview with Barker and representatives from PGLDS and Shudder, where the five finalists will answer questions regarding crew, casting, creative execution, and more.
One director or directing team will be selected to bring their film to life with a $300,000 budget. Barker will help shepherd the film through the development process as a mentor to the winning filmmaker.
Barker said of the partnership: “When I was looking for financing while making Hellraiser, I wish there was a company like Project Greenlight Digital Studios behind me. Teaming up with Adaptive Studios and Shudder is a wonderful opportunity to support emerging filmmakers in creating something truly iconic. This is a great chance to scare and entertain audiences at the same time.”
“Project Greenlight Digital Studios was created to be a story-driven creative community and we believe our video contests continue to provide great opportunities for emerging filmmakers. We’re thrilled to expand this contest platform and focus on a specific genre in the film world,” said Brittany Turner, VP of Digital at Adaptive Studios.
Linda Pan, General Manager of Shudder, added: “At Shudder, our mission is to showcase and support innovative forms of storytelling in horror and suspense. We are delighted to launch our second annual Shudder Labs program in collaboration with Project Greenlight Digital Studios and Clive Barker to support and foster a new generation of creative voices in the horror genre.”
For full contest details and to enter, visit https://www.projectgreenlight.com/contests/reel-fear-horror-contest#
Leave a Comment Go to Post...
Win FREE Tickets to See a Special Advance Screening of Personal Shopper on 3/7/17
Dark Chicago has received a batch of tickets to a special advance screening of PERSONAL SHOPPER on March 7th; to win a set, just visit http://tinyurl.com/PERSONALSHOPPER-CHICAGOHORROR. Passes are first-come, first-served, and these events tend to fill to capacity, so if you win, plan to arrive early. Location and time details will come with the passes.
Following her César Award-winning performance in Clouds of SIls Maria, Kristen Stewart re-teams with acclaimed director Olivier Assayas for this mesmerizing 21st century ghost story. By day, American in Paris Maureen (Stewart) works as a personal shopper, motor-biking around the city buying up deluxe couture for a jet-setting celebrity client. By night, she attempts to channel the spirits of the dead, hoping to make contact with her recently deceased twin brother. When Maureen begins receiving a series of chilling, increasingly sinister text messages, it seems she may have made contact—but with whom? And what do they want? This seductive, mind-scrambling mystery is a riveting showcase for one of this generation’s most adventurous actresses.
Personal Shopper hits theaters in Chicago on Friday, March 17.
Leave a Comment Go to Post...10th Annual Chicago Zombie Pub Crawl Date Announced!
The pH Comedy Theater has announced that the 10th Annual Chicago Zombie Pub Crawl in Andersonville will take place on April 29th from 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Save the date and stay tuned for additional information at http://www.chicagozombiepubcrawl.com!
Leave a Comment
Go to Post...
All Female-Directed Horror Anthology “XX” FREE Screening at Chicago Feminist Film Festival
Horror Society reports that the “four deadly tales from four female filmmakers” horror anthology XX will be screened (free!) at the Second Annual Chicago Feminist Film Festival, in the Film Row Cinema, 1104 S. Wabash, on Wednesday night (March 1st). Watch the trailer to see why you should be excited to see it!
For more information:
- https://www.facebook.com/xxfilm
- http://chicagofeministfilmfestival.com/schedule/wednesday-march-1st/
- http://chicagofeministfilmfestival.com
XX will be released to select theaters and On Demand on February 17th.
Leave a Comment Go to Post...The Ladies of Elm Street Are Coming to Flashback Weekend
The Flashback Weekend Chicago Horror Con is pleased to announce that Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm Street), Lisa Wilcox (NoES 4 & 5) and Tuesday Knight (NoES 4) will be joining the list of celebrity guests this August. Stay tuned for more guest updates!
