The Entry Checklist:
(for films to be considered for awards)

General:
-Film must be made within the past year
-Film must have a Vermont connection (location, actors, setting, etc.). If you are unsure, just ask!
-Foreign-language films must include English subtitles

Theme:
-Clearly horror genre or sub-genre
-Live-action or animated
-Must have narrative format. Non-fiction, music videos, and
trailersare ineligible for awards

Runtime:
-Entries must be under 10 minutes (this includes opening and credits). There is no minimum runtime.

Titles:
-Must include film title
-Must include creator's location
-Must include end credits

Content Limits:
-Generally PG-13
-Violence and gore are allowed; graphic sexual violence or abuse are NOT allowed.
-Minimal explicit language (max one 'f-bomb').
-No sexualized language


Terms:
By submitting a film, you agree to the following:
-You acknowledge that entry fees are non-refundable.
-You've gotten written permission for any media, people, and privately-owned locations that appear in your film and will provide these documents when we request them.
-You agree to allow us to reserve the right to determine if your film is eligible for public viewing and awards.
-You agree that the festival organizers are not responsible or liable for any damages, claims, physical harm, or lost data as a result of entering, participating in, or attending the film festival.