Killer Shorts Submission Update

Limited waiver access and submission updates now available.

Hey horror writers! ✍🏽

Submissions to Killer Shorts officially closed on December 31. Thank you to everyone who submitted and helped make this year’s competition one of our strongest yet.

We are sharing one final update regarding a very limited post-deadline window.

Waiver Code Access
For writers who missed the deadline, a waiver code is available for a short time. Use KILLERWAIVER exclusively at 👉 filmfreeway.com/killershorts to submit to any category. This code expires on January 7 and will not be extended. ☠️

Submission Updates
Writers who have already submitted and wish to upload a revised version of their script or story may do so for $5 at: 👉 killershorts.com/update

This update option is available for a limited time and will close shortly as judging begins.

We are also excited to share that this year’s submissions will be read by a strong group of industry professionals, including literary managers such as John Zaozirny, and producers and filmmakers including Tananarive Due, Aaron B. Koontz, Greg Nicotero, and Barbara Crampton, among others. Many of these readers are actively looking for distinctive voices and adaptable short-form material.

If you have a final revision you feel strongly about, this is the opportunity to make that update before the review process moves forward. 😱

Thank you again for being part of Killer Shorts. We look forward to reading your work.

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