– 4 minutes or less
– Must include 2 bonus rules
– Keep in mind judging criteria
– Anyone can participate
– Try and keep it PG-13
– Can be filmed on anything- even an iphone
– Submit by October 20, end of day by midnight

Video Submission

All participants (or team) must submit their video by posting it to YouTube with the proper title format as follows: “Name of Film”- Film Garage 208 Halloween Contest 2025. Making a YouTube account is free so if you don’t already have an account you can easily make one! Then email a link to your video to contact@filmgarage208.com and include your name, phone number, and tell us whether you want to compete for the PRO or AMATEUR category. You must also be following us on either Instagram and/or Facebook to win!

Once you submit your video by October 20th, by end of day at midnight, we will begin judging.

Winners will be announced officially at the in person viewing party of the top ten films on October 22nd from 7-8:30pm at Center Stage Theatre; then announced on social media the following day – October 23rd.

3 CHANCES TO WIN
$1,000 Pro Category
$250 Amateur Category
$100 Best Makeup

October 22nd is our IN PERSON viewing party at Center Stage Theater in Idaho Falls from 7-8:30pm! Ticket sales are ONLY $5 and profits will be donated to the Snake River Animal Shelter. (extra donations encouraged!!! think of the animals…)  

Included with your ticket will be photos on the red carpet (dress code is spooky cocktail), Taco Bell (to the first 150 guests), soda, and popcorn. Also be the first to hear all three winners! Which will be announced at the end of the show.

Everyone is invited to this fun night out to support creatives & the local film community! Please bring family and friends to support your film and get more votes! Tickets(+donations!) can be purchased online ahead of time.