Horror Trailer Challenge to livestream requirements Oct. 1

The Revival House will return to the Milton Theatre for the Horror Trailer Challenge at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 17.

The challenge allows local filmmakers to dust off their cameras and craft their own cinematic creations.

All participating filmmakers will have the opportunity to show off their artistic vision on a movie screen and compete for a chance to win money and prizes during Milton’s Zombie Fest weekend. There are no fees or age restrictions for entrants.

Since its inception, the trailer challenge has been one of the Revival House’s most popular events, with submissions coming in from filmmakers all across the state and region. “We have been so impressed with not only the amount, but the quality of films we have received in the past year,” said Rob Waters of Revival House. “And this is a great opportunity for local filmmakers to get back on the big screen again, which is something I know we have all missed.”

All participants will be given a line of dialogue and an item to include in their film to ensure it was created for the challenge, and the trailer should be a maximum of three minutes in length. At 6 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1, the Revival House will announce the entry details live on its Facebook page. 

Afterward, all participants will have until midnight, Friday, Oct. 15, to stitch together their terrifying cinematic creations and submit them for entry. All qualifying submissions will be screened live during the Revival House’s Oct. 17 event.

The winners will all be announced on stage that night and awarded their cash prizes; all winners must be present to receive their prizes. An additional cash award will be given to the evening’s audience favorite.

The Horror Trailer Challenge is free to enter and open to all ages. Interested filmmakers or teams can email therevivalhouse@gmail.com to get an entry form or download them from the Revival House website below. Tickets for the Oct. 17 screening are $10.

For more information, go to revivalhousetheater.com. For tickets, go to miltontheatre.com.