We're part of an active filmmaking coalition in the San Diego (California) region, currently producing independent projects. We have funding in place for a genre/horror feature to be shot in 2025 in the San Diego or Southern California area, and we are hosting this short film contest to consider emerging talent.

In addition to providing the winners with cash prizes, laurels and PR, we see this contest as an opportunity to discover and develop filmmaking teams. Winners will be given an opportunity to earn the directing role for a fully funded low-budget feature, to be shot in 2025 – as well as to pitch our investors their ideas for film projects.

• 1st Prize - 1,000
• 2nd Prize - $500
• Beach Vibe Prize - $500 Best Beach Setting
• San Diego Prize - Laurels for Best Film Shot in San Diego!
• Honorable Mention - Laurels for Excellent Scares

All selected films will be screened at a local AMC Theater in San Diego, for a live audience, and will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with the audience.

All winners will be guaranteed a meeting with film investors and production partners, including Bunker 15 Films, with the option to present a pitch for a low budget feature film, that can be shot in the San Diego region.

We're developing projects in house as well, and winners will be considered as candidates for any appropriate projects.

1. Running time cannot be less than 4 minutes, with a maximum of 25 minutes.
2. Special consideration for shorts using a beach, pool, or resort as an integral locale.

Note: The jury will consider inventive settings, cinematography, and big screen production value created through this low budget format.