Master of suspense Wes Craven has been orchestrating horror for more than four decades. Now, you have an opportunity to get a little payback.
We want you to create a super-short horror movie — 30 seconds or less on the theme of "young genius." Craven will announce a winner on the show.
The deadline to be considered for our challenge is 11:59pm ET March 2, 2014.
UPDATE: The winner of our contest is Jake Jarvi for his film ...Jake.
See Wes Craven's shortlist here.
“I was really impressed and entertained by all that I saw,” says our judge.
Thanks to everyone who shared their work with us!
It is about a hungry young genius!
Elias
Cleveland
Young genius makes mad bourbon. Guy drinks it. Guy is really the genius.
Joshua
Uniontown
The Believer is a short horror film that depicts the life of a young religious man who murders "non-believers" in the pursuit of recruiting others to follow the word of his God.
A 3 Guys Production
- Dionel Rodriguez ( Production)
- Sergio Sanchez ( Actor & Stage Designer)
- Chris Zoupaniotis (Actor & Storyboard)
Dionel
NYC
Out of the Water
by Lily Nickl, starring me and my friend Katherine. I'm 12 and this is the first film I have finished! I had lots of fun making the film and aside from the fact the upstairs carpet is ruined, I would love to do it again!
Lily
Oakton
A budding genius tracks his subject matter.
Dada Shikako
Brooklyn, NY
A short film paying tribute to the old, cheesy, yet still creepy horror films.
EtCetera
Brasstown
The Believer is a short horror film that depicts the life of a young religious man who murders "non-believers" in the pursuit of recruiting others to follow the word of his God.
A 3 Guys Production
- Dionel Rodriguez ( Production)
- Sergio Sanchez ( Actor & Stage Designer)
- Chris Zoupaniotis (Actor & Storyboard)
dionel
New York City
The Believer is a short horror film that depicts the life of a young religious man who murders "non-believers" in the pursuit of recruiting others to follow the word of his God.
A 3 Guys Production
- Dionel Rodriguez ( Production)
- Sergio Sanchez ( Actor & Stage Designer)
- Chris Zoupaniotis (Actor & Storyboard)
Dionel
New York City
A 30 second long horror film for the studio360 scary short film fest. I had only heard about the festival the morning of march second. We brainstormed the idea at lunch and shot later that evening. Special thanks to my parents and my friend Zack Bernstein for helping me put this together last minute.
Film shot and edited by Simon Geisker a 14 year old from NY
Simon
New York
The Believer is a short horror film that depicts the life of a young religious man who murders "non-believers" in the pursuit of recruiting others to follow the word of his God.
A 3 Guys Production
- Dionel Rodriguez ( Production)
- Sergio Sanchez ( Actor & Stage Designer)
- Chris Zoupaniotis (Actor & Storyboard)
Dionel
New York City
The After School Special
A walk home in the rain becomes a lot more.
This was a great way to spend a Saturday morning. I hope you dig it!
Dan
Pasadena, CA
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to finish the audio for the film... but our idea of a young genius was a kid that was bullied a lot who, unfortunately for the bullies, didn't know that he had telepathic powers. Our idea for the "horror" aspect was that initially, the viewer wouldn't really know how the victim was killed, and the list of his next victims would leave mystery as to how they will be killed. We wanted to go with a sort of older style "horror" film, where there is a little bit of a mystery behind what was really happening.
A big thanks to Conner Haler, Maggie Monsrud, Emily Geary, and Holly Gambrell for helping with the filming and pre and post-production of the short.
Michael
Whittier
WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
A brilliant young girl has endured life with her abusive, alcoholic father for as long as she can remember, but she can fix him. She knows she can, and as soon as she implants her device in his brain, they can be happy forever.
Starring Michael Kitts, Robin-August Fritsch and Sullivan Street. Crew included Chad McClarnon, Orlando Pisegna, Scott Phelps, Alex Gordon, Jacob Pelz, Tony Dancy, Ciciley Hoffman, Kate Singleton, Trey McClarnon, Michael Binkley and Joy Travis.
Special thanks to Margaret Garrett and Lee, Sarah and Eric Fritsch, Pat Morris and the Downtown Antique Mall, Jonathan Malphrus, Trista McClarnon, Erik Dygulski and Ana Liza Witham
Chad
Nashville, TN
A young woman goes to lengths to acquire someone else's intelligence.
Marianne Hill
Montréal, Canada
About "What is Your Nightmare?"
In this short a tortured man has deduced exactly what the scariest thing in the world truly is. So, tell me, what is your nightmare?
About Zachary:
I've been a huge fan of Wes Craven for a long time. He plays a great role in why I want to be a horror director. When I heard about this contest on Studio 360, I knew I had to participate.
Zachary
Birmingham, AL
Isabel
New York
ASYLUM was shot on location at the state facility shut down in 1986 for heinous crimes against mentally challenged children.
When five friends sneak onto the property, more than just ghosts wait for them.
Ben
Doylestown, PA
A young boy plays his guitar. He plays well. It looks like he's playing faster than his fingers can keep up. Best enjoyed at high volume.
Mark
Dupo
Music by Marco Beltrami, "The Game Begins" from Scream 2
Sometimes mysteries are better left unsolved
(sorry if this video was submitted twice, i'm don't think it submitted previously)
Miranda
Covington
This short is about a little girl who was told that she shouldn't pull hair
Jessica
Ridgewood
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