Entries must be original works. Entrant must have legal rights to film including all imagery, music. Shorts must not be longer than 20 minutes in length. Entrant gives permission to LA Short Scares Film Fest to exhibit the film in the festival. If your film is one of the top 8 films and will be distributed, then a standard distribution agreement will be entered into between both parties. By entering film into consideration you give LA Short Scares permission to use screen grabs, clips, or trailers for promotional use. Films must be horror/ thriller/sci-fi genres. Entrance does not guarantee acceptance into the festival. Entry fees are NON REFUNDABLE. No waivers will be granted.
All accepted shorts must have an resolution of at least 720P bur 1080p is preferred. All films will be compiled and screened on Blu-Ray. 23.976, 24, 25 & 30 frame rates are all acceptable, but 23.976 is preferred.
Accepted Films must be uploaded in either ProRes or DNXHD.