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Art’s X-Mas Mix Song Contest – Record Your Own Version of the ‘Terrifier 3’ Christmas Song!
It’s a Terrifier Christmas. Let the horror fill your heart. You hear footsteps? That’s not Santa! It’s a jolly clown named Art! Did you see Terrifier 3 and really want to record your own version of the original song “It’s a Terrifier Christmas” that was memorably featured in the film?
Just in time for Christmas, Bloody Disgusting and Cineverse are giving you all the tools to make that happen. The best part? We’re offering up prizes to the best (and oddest) renditions!
Grab the local neighborhood doom metalers and record the song in front of your alter to Art. Flip the sample and throw down some def bars. Jump on the wheels and grind that wax with an axe. Singer/songwriter? Get behind your piano and belt out an emotional ballad. Do what you feel is right to show your love for Terrifier 3 and “It’s a Terrifier Christmas.”
Be original. In other words, there are no rules. After you cover the song, simply post it to your social platforms and make sure to tag the Official Terrifier 3 social handles. You’ll find the official Terrifier 3 social accounts on Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to win you MUST post your submission on your social platform of choice and submit the link to your most popular version of “It’s a Terrifier Christmas” using this form. Please only submit ONE link per email.
Three lucky winners will win a year of SCREAMBOX premium, a limited Terrifier 3 poster, and their song will be featured on the Official Terrifier 3 social feeds.
The contest runs from December 13, 2024 to December 27, 2024.
The winners will be announced on January 13, 2025. Judging categories include:
People’s Choice
The video that gets the most likes on social media will win the Peoples’ Choice Award. Remember, you have to post your link here to be eligible.
Filmmakers’ Choice
Simply, the best. Voted by the Terrifier 3 filmmaking team.
Art’s Pick
The most unusual and offbeat song voted by the one and only Art the Clown.
Download the toolkit, view the rules, and learn more here. Within the toolkit zip file, you’ll find an MP3 of the song, the lyrics, a music lead sheet, artwork, and videos!
It’s a Terrifier Christmas features music and lyrics by Jon Kaplan and Al Kaplan. Performed by Alaine Kashian, Jon Kaplan, Al Kaplan and The Budapest Scoring Orchestra Produced by Jon Kaplan, Al Kaplan and Nolan Markey. Courtesy of Bempi Music.
The annual genre competition dedicated to finding and launching the next generation of horror writing talent, this year’s Killer Shorts is now officially open for entries!
Founded in 2019, Killer Shorts has established itself as a premier industry launchpad. The competition connects screenwriters and prose authors directly with the executives, managers, and producers who actively greenlight and option dark genre cinema.
But this year’s competition isn’t only about killer horror shorts…
For this brand new season, Killer Shorts is expanding its categories to include feature-length screenplays alongside its traditional short script, one-page script, and short story divisions.
The Top 10 finalists across all categories are evaluated by an elite industry jury composed of over a dozen horror legends, literary managers, and producers. The panel includes:
- Barbara Crampton (Horror Icon, Actress & Producer — Jakob’s Wife, Suitable Flesh)
- John Zaozirny (Literary Manager & Producer, Bellevue Productions)
- Tananarive Due (Author, Producer & Horror Historian)
- Lucas Ford (Producer, Ford Films — The Backrooms)
- John Squires (Editor-in-Chief, Bloody Disgusting)
- Sophie Carroll (Creative Director, ALTER & DUST at Gunpowder & Sky)
- Gigi Saul Guerrero (Director & Co-Founder, Luchagore Productions)
- Aaron B. Koontz (Producer & CEO, Paper Street Pictures)
Yes, yours truly is joining the Killer Shorts judging panel for the first time ever!
Killer Shorts has a proven track record of transitioning undiscovered writers into working professionals. Alumni success stories include Season 2 finalist Vanessa Võ, who signed with Bellevue Productions, and Season 3 finalist Kelly Nugent, who secured representation at Wonder Street.
Additionally, screenplays submitted for coverage that receive a “Recommend” rating qualify for inclusion on The Scream List. This real-time tracking board is monitored by top-tier genre companies, including Screambox, Raven Banner Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, and Grey Matter Productions.
Submissions will be accepted across all major platforms, including the official Killer Shorts website, Scrybe, Stage 32, FilmFreeway, and Network ISA.
For full guidelines, prize breakdowns, and submission details, visit the official website!
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