THE No. 1 ONLINE HORROR EXPERIENCE IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, THE UNITED KINGDOM & AUSTRALIA

FILM & SCREENPLAY CONTEST

Name: 13Horror.com
Address: IE

The leading horror contest with professional feedback on every entry

NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS UP TO JUNE 14, 2026

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Prizes include:

$2,850 in cash prizes
Comprehensive feedback from industry judges on every entry
Screenplay publishing deals with royalties
NEW: Industry partnership with Black Mandala (international sales & production)
Awards, laurels, and Hall of Fame recognition
Submit directly (card or PayPal) or via FilmFreeway / Stage 32

Includes feedback from our Hollywood horror industry judges on every single entry.

13HORROR.COM FILM & SCREENPLAY CONTEST 2026

Welcome to THE go-to horror film and screenplay competition for filmmakers and screenwriters! At 13Horror.com, we are proud to offer an unparalleled contest experience with feedback provided on every single entry. This unique feature sets us apart and makes our contest a favorite among creatives in the horror genre.

✍️ SCREENPLAY PRIZES

13 winners per category
Cash prizes for top three in each category
Publication via 13Horror.com books, an imprint of Dizzy Emu Publishing
Royalties paid directly to writers
Professional formatting and global availability

🎬 FILM PRIZE

Selected films from 13Horror.com will be presented to Black Mandala, an international sales and production company working with distributors, festivals, and buyers worldwide.

Potential international sales and distribution
Festival strategy and global exposure
Opportunity to be included in feature anthology productions
Direct access to an active genre-focused sales company

Selected titles may be released under the "13Horror.com Presents" banner, a curated label representing standout horror films from our competition.

(All opportunities are selective and based on quality and fit.)

WHY ENTER

At 13Horror.com, we:

Read every screenplay and watch every film
Provide detailed, constructive feedback on every entry
Champion both classic horror and bold, original ideas
Create real opportunities beyond the contest

We’re not just handing out laurels — we’re building pathways. 13Horror.com is one of the most recognized horror screenplay contests and film competitions in the world, known for providing feedback on every submission and supporting filmmakers and writers at every level of their careers.

Submit Your Entry

You can submit:

Directly via 13Horror.com (credit/debit card or PayPal — no account required)
Via FilmFreeway
Via Stage 32

Short screenplay contest

Thirteen winning slots

First place - $500

Second place - $300

Third place - $200

First, second and third plus TEN other winners in this category also win publication of their screenplay and royalties for life, winner certificates and laurels.

Feature-length screenplay contest

Thirteen winning slots

First place - $1000

Second place - $500

Third place - $350

First, second and third plus TEN other winners in this category also win publication of their screenplay and royalties for life, winner certificates and laurels. Top three also win a horror model.

Short film contest

Laurels awarded for:

- Best film

- Best director

- Best actor

- Best actress

- Best horror baddy

- Best special effects

Selected winners and finalists will be presented to Black Mandala, an international sales and production company working with distributors, festivals, and buyers worldwide.

Opportunities include:

International sales and distribution
Festival strategy and global exposure
Inclusion in anthology productions

Feature-length film contest