BloodList, the popular screenwriter-discovery platform, is now open to submissions from emerging horror and dark-genre writers.
Writers are encouraged to submit a screenplay, pilot, book or short film to BloodList.com for consideration in this year’s Fresh Blood section. Content must be uploaded by Oct. 7. Subissions to BloodList.com are free. The list will be announced on Halloween, Oct. 26, 2016.
“Our business isn’t physically accessible to everyone, and there are plenty of talented writers and creators looking for new ways to get discovered in the horror, thriller and sci fi space. I want BloodList to be their platform,” says Kailey Marsh, founder of BloodList.com and Kailey Marsh Media.
The annual BloodList was founded in 2009 and has become the industry standard in recognizing “dark” voices in the screenwriting world. Working Hollywood executives vote on the list, with an eye toward finding their next project. Produced scripts featured on BloodList include the absolutely phenomenal The Blackcoat’s Daughter, the raved about Arrival, as well as Stoker, The Boy Next Door, Patient Zero, The Voices, Warm Bodies and even Maggie!
“BloodList shines a light on exemplary genre writing, which is where some of the most innovative and challenging work is being done. But like comedy, horror and science fiction are often overlooked as categories for sublime writing. Without this curated list, buyers would miss on writers who’ve built the rare breed of a well-crafted story wrapped in a commercial package. Each year’s top entries are like a masterclass in storytelling” – Eric Heisserer, writer and Executive producer of ‘Arrival’ (FKA ‘Story of Your Life’ from BloodList 2014) and writer/producer of ‘Lights Out’.
Here’s last year’s hype trailer.