FAQs
Is the Master of the Macabre Horror Filmmaker competition open to anyone?
The Master of the Macabre competition is open to any individual who considers himself or herself to be an aspiring filmmaker and is capable of producing an original, "live action" horror short film for consumption by the online audience. All contestants must be age 18 or older and a legal resident of the United States, Canada, or the UK at the time of registration.
Can a filmmaking team enter the competition?
While each contestant will undoubtedly have a 'supporting cast' (e.g. actors, etc.), the competition is for individual filmmakers only.
Can I submit a foreign language (non-English) short film entry?
Yes, but it must have English sub-titles.
Where can I learn about the rules for this competition?
Check out the "How It Works" link above to learn about the rules of this competition.
Who picks the winner of the Master of the Macabre Horror Filmmaker competition?
Please refer to the How It Works section of this site for an official competition schedule.
What will the judges be looking for when ranking the Round 2 (Finalists) entries and selecting a Grand Prize Winner?
Each of our Master of the Macabre judges will apply the following criteria when ranking the Round 2 submissions: 1) Direction (25% weighting), 2) Technical Production (25% weighting), 3) Story Concept and Creativity (25% weighting), and 4) Overall Fright Factor (25% weighting).
I'm having issues uploading my video. What's the problem?
Your video entry must be no longer than fifteen (15) minutes in length, no larger than 100 MB in size and must be in one of the following file formats: MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VP6, VP5, H.264, H.263, WMV/WMA, .MOV, .AVI, .DV and .MJPG
How many videos can I upload / enter into the Master of the Macabre competition?
Each contestant can upload up to five (5) videos, but only one such upload can be identified by the contestant as an official competition entry during Round 1. Should a contestant make it through to Round 2 ("The Finals"), they will be allowed to upload an additional video entry.
How can I get more votes for my horror short film entry?
We've found that promoting yourself through your online and offline network is the best way to "get out the vote". The Round 1 voting window opens to the online audience on Monday, July 21, 2008 and closes on Sunday, September 14, 2008. The Round 2 voting window (for competition finalists only) opens on Monday, September 29, 2008 and ends on Sunday, October 5, 2008 at 11:59 PM ET.
Promotional ad units will be made available to each registered contestant as part of the official launch on Monday, July 21, 2008.
Somebody made a nasty comment about my video entry. Can I remove the comment?
The Master of the Macabre competition is held in the public forum. As such, contestants must be able to take the good with the bad. If you feel that the comment has truly "crossed the line", please email us at touchbase@projectbreakout.com and we will check the comment for appropriateness.
Where do I go if I want to edit my personal information, upload photos and access tips and tricks for promoting my competition entry?
Simply login and visit your profile. If you are not yet a registered member of the community, please register now.
I'm a finalist. So, how do I upload my Round 2 video entry?
That's easy. Simply login and click on the "Submit Round 2 Entry" button. In doing so, you will be able to upload your original new Horror Filmmaker video entry just as you did with your Round 1 entry. Please note that the deadline for submitting Round 2 entries for finalists is Sunday, September 28, 2008 at 11:59 PM ET. You snooze, you lose!
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