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Salem Horror Fest Producers ‘Horror Arts Collective’ to Open Physical Space in Salem
Horror Arts Collective, the team behind Salem Horror Fest, are gearing up to open a unique, horror-centric venue in Salem, Massachusetts, that blends film, fandom, media preservation, academia, and atmosphere into an immersive experience for the community.
Imagine a cozy, sinister space filled with cult classics, forgotten VHS gems, and horror staples; a place where fans can gather and watch films in a 25-seat screening room, rent films from an expansive physical media library, support local creators, attend lectures and workshops, and explore the dark corners of cinema history.
Horror Arts Collective has the physical space, the lease, and the vision. Now they’ve launched a GoFundMe to help bring it to life.
Donations will go toward furniture and decor, a physical media library, light construction, supplies, and a payroll nest egg.
You can also help support Horror Arts Collective by attending their upcoming events:
- 6/13 – Friday the 13th Screening – Cinema Salem
- 6/14 – A Nightmare on Elm Street 2 Screening – Cinema Salem
- 6/20 – The Hunger Screening – Cinema Salem
- 6/20 – Vampire Dance Party with Vanta – Hallowed Ground
Horror has always been a home for the misfits, the creatives, the outsiders, the curious. Let’s help create a communal space for connection and celebrating the genre that unlocks, and helps us face, our greatest fears.
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Killer Shorts Horror Writing Competition Open NOW With New Category for Feature Screenplays!
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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