"Where Nightmares Come Alive"
Short Film Competition

Universal Studios Hollywood invites filmmakers to imagine "Where Nightmares Come Alive" for a short film competition that will invade the Entertainment Capital of L.A.

Selected films will be judged based on suspense, relevance to theme and overall chill factor. Come back to this site between September 10 – 22 and vote for your favorite of the top 10 selected film shorts.

Entry deadline is September 3, 2008.

The winning film will be announced on September 25 and the winner will be invited to come to the Halloween Horror Nights opening night "Eyegore Awards" ceremony in the company of celebrities, studio executives and media. The winner will also receive four tickets to Halloween Horror Nights and $1,000!

How to Submit Short Film
  • Submit entries in DVD format to:

    Nightmare Film Submissions
    Universal Studios Hollywood
    100 Universal City Plaza, 5511-5
    Universal City, CA 91608
    * Please be sure to include your contact information

  • Print the Official Rules, sign the last page, and mail it with your video submission.
  • Entries must be between 90 seconds to three minutes.
  • Entries must support theme of "Where Nightmares Come Alive."
  • Entries must be received by September 3, 2008.

Questions? Email ush.publicity@nbcuni.com with subject line: Film Competition.