PLEASE NOTE, NO MORE SUBMISSIONS CAN BE MADE AS WE ARE SHOWING FAR TOO MUCH ZOMBIE MADNESS AT THE 2013 FESTIVAL, SORRY FOR THE EARLY CLOSING DATE... ZOMBIE ED...

 

Sponsored by 'The Zombie Times,' 'Zombie Earth' and 'Shock Horror Magazine.'

We want you to grab your camera, or even simply your phone, and get making a zombie movie…

For almost a decade Zombie Ed and the Zombie Times have been promoting and Helping Zombie Film Makers… and so, its here and the gloves are off… The Zombie Times wants YOU to create a short film featuring the undead… Since 2004, we have been showing zombie short films, supporting zombie movie making and every single day of the year we've been watching zombie short films, zero budget indies to big budget projects, we love ‘em all.

That's why we want you to create ‘The Ultimate Zombie Short Film.' On November 16 th , 2013 the selected shorts will be shown at the 7th UK Festival of Zombie Culture, where, amongst others, the Ultimate Zombie Short Film 2013' will be decided by the audience… The films will not only be screened as part of the Festival but will also be screened FREE on the day so that the film makers can get their families, friends, peers, cast, crews and fans of the film into the festival venue to vote…

There will be numerous other awards as well as the ‘Ultimate Zombie Short Film 2013' from ‘best gore', ‘best zombie make up,' ‘best mobile phone zombie short' and the challenging ‘most zombies in a single scene' amongst others…

We want everyone that is inspired enough to get together and make a zombie short film for the competition, we have shown films made by 12 year olds, some filmed in student houses, those with a single 80 year old actress and those with more than 25 zombies devouring real liver… We have shown Australian, Spanish, Japanese, Dutch and Geordie Movies and we want to show yours… Amateur or Professional, it doesn't matter, your film will be judged on the spirit and enthusiasm of the movie and not simply on production values…

So get your gore on and start filming and stay in touch with ed@terror4fun.com …

 

 

AWARDS

• Ultimate Zombie Short Film 2013 To be judged at the UK Festival of Zombie Culture
• Best UK Zombie Short Film To be judged at the UK Festival of Zombie Culture
• Best International Zombie Short Film To be judged at the UK Festival of Zombie Culture
• Judges Choice – True Zombie Spirit Award To be judged at the UK Festival of Zombie Culture
• Best Zombie Short, Filmed on a Mobile Phone To be judged prior to the Festival
• Best Gore FX To be judged prior to the Festival
• Best Zombie Make Up To be judged prior to the Festival
• Most Zombies in a Single Scene To be judged prior to the Festival

The Zombie Times will convene a panel of respected judges to select a shortlist of films to be shown as part of a dedicated short film programme during the festival on November 16 th , 2013. Some Awards will be awarded by the panel of judges prior to the event, some will be awarded at the event following an audience vote... The ULTIMATE Zombie Short Film will be either the 'Best UK Zombie Short Film' or 'Best International Zombie Short Film.' I.E. The best of the best...

 

PRIZES

We are currently in the process of getting prizes together, but part of the prize for being declared ‘The Ultimate Zombie Short Film 2013' will include massive amounts of publicity, including a double page feature in the Zombie Times, featuring details and reviews of the film and an interview with you, the makers and you will become the opening film of next years Festival…

• Zombie Prize Pack Comprising Films, Books, Games and tonnes more…
• Opening Film at the UK Festival of Zombie Culture 2014
• Two Free Tickets to the UK Festival of Zombie Culture 2014
• Double Page spread in the 1 st Zombie Times of 2014, reaching more than 14,000 people
• Feature in Shock Horror Magazine, the UKs premiere Horror Entertainment Magazine…

HOW TO ENTER…

•  Make Your Film...

•  Upload your film to YouTube and email the LINK to:  ed@terror4fun.com with the subject “Ultimate Zombie Short Film 2013.” Please include a cover note containing contact details, biographical info, synopsis, running time and any other relevant details...

•  Publicise the link...

•  Get ready for the awards...

 

GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION

CONDITIONS

• This challenge is open to ANYONE.
• Films can be live action or animation.
• Minimum Run Time – 1 minute
• Maximum Run Time – 7 minutes
• Opening Date: August 31st , 2013
• Closing Date: October 31st, 2013
• Selected films agree to grant rights to the Zombie Times and the UK Festival of Zombie Culture for broadcast and screening purposes only, you are not signing over any rights to us.
• Selection decisions are final. Submissions are free of charge.

 

SPECS FOR UPLOAD  

Upload your completed short film to YouTube and email the LINK to:  ed@terror4fun.com

We will publicise the film and the link for you... F or screening purposes, if your film is accepted into the final selection, you should be able to provide us with a DVD. The higher quality, the better…

 

PREVIOUSLY MADE ZOMBIE FILMS

I've made a zombie film in the past, can I enter this into the competition?

Yes, films entered do not need to have been specifically made this year for ‘The Ultimate Zombie Short Film 2013.'

 

 

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