Filmmakers: Vestra Pictures Seeks Creepypasta-Inspired Shorts for Terrifying Feature Film Anthology
Internet creepypastas are a potential creative wellspring for aspiring filmmakers looking to break into the horror biz. Though Sony’s Slender Man fell flat (and we’ve yet to get a Jeff the Killer feature film), Syfy’s anthology series Channel Zero, based on today’s most unnerving creepypastas, has pulled in legions of fans with a 4th season set to haunt small screens in October.
Now, the folks at Vestra Pictures are producing a creepypasta-inspired feature film anthology, and they’re on the look-out for new talent to participate. If you’re an up-and-comer with filmmaking skills and a penchant for creating spine-tingling creepers, they definitely want to hear from you! Here’s the scoop from today’s press release:
Vestra pictures Producer Tony Newton and Trash Arts Producer Sam Mason Bell want YOUR creepypasta short film for this upcoming anthology!
We’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, blurring 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 by following the guidelines listed below and submitting their work no later than October 31, 2018.
Also, because creepypasta stories themselves spread fast, we’ve 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.
Now for the rules of the game:
- Qualifying films must be between 5 and 7 minutes in length.
- You must create your own original story and characters. As much as we love to read about viral icons like Slenderman, Jeff the Killer and the Russian Sleep Experiment, we’re 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. We 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. We are creating a fictional world of horror to frighten and entertain – not making a snuff film!
Send your submissions to Tony@SchlockFilms.com 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!
Are you a fan of anthology films and Internet creepypastas? Are you an aspiring filmmaker looking to make your break in horror? Let us know what you think in the comments below or on Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram!
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