Monsters, machina and mummys – horror tropes with a bit of a relevant twist. As spooky season creeps up on us, we’re hosting a ScreamDance “Rise of the Machine” Horror short film competition.
We’re looking for original and creative one-minute films that make you wanna scream – thrillers, horrors, and everything in between. We want to see what you can come up with!
How to Take Part:
1) Shoot a film following all these conditions:
- It can’t be longer than 60 seconds
- It must be centered around the theme: the rise of the machine (horror genre)
2) Send the completed film as a google drive or vimeo link to competition@raindance.co.uk
Note: Make sure to include your name and social media handle (Instagram, Facebook and X) in the email.
Submissions close at midnight, 27 October 2025.
One entry per person.
Submissions under 60 seconds will be accepted, however, submissions over 60 seconds will be ineligible. Opening titles and closing credits are included in your runtime.
What you’ll win
The winners will receive:
1 Free Raindance 2026 Festival Pass worth £150 + your Rise of the Machine film will be screened at our exclusive Open Shorts Night the 34th Raindance Film Festival.
Prizes are fixed and judges’ decisions are final.
We can’t wait to see what films you come up with. Happy filming, and good luck!
Did You Know?
- Raindance Film Festival is considered one of the top fifteen film festivals in the world?
- Raindance Film School London offers HND, BA and MA in Filmmaking and Screenwriting?
- Raindance members support indie film, and enjoy a range of benefits
- Let Raindance guide you on your filmmaking pathway. call +44 (0) 207 930 3412 or email filmschool@raindance.ac.uk
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