Jakob Owens
Horror Short Film contest 2025
contest Sponsors 🏆
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Fujifilm
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RED DIGITAL CINEMA
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Prism Lens FX
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Hollyland
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Nanlite
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Tropic Colour
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Frame Set
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Old Fast Glass
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Prop Movie Money
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Lexar
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Fearpix
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Jakob Owens Studios
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Robocup
🔪 Fujifilm 🔪 RED DIGITAL CINEMA 🔪 Prism Lens FX 🔪 Hollyland 🔪 Nanlite 🔪 Tropic Colour 🔪 Frame Set 🔪 Old Fast Glass 🔪 Prop Movie Money 🔪 Lexar 🔪 Fearpix 🔪 Jakob Owens Studios 🔪 Robocup
Make a Film 🎥
If you’ve been itching to make a movie, I would highly encourage y’all to use this contest as an excuse to get out there and make a film!
And I say this because…I honestly think if I didn’t host this contest that I would even make a film myself.
That’s what I love about this contest! I even use it as an excuse to force myself to do what I love, to work on my craft and make a movie.
We all make excuses as to why we can’t or don’t do the thing that we love or want to do. “I’m too busy, oh the time isn’t right, ahhh I don’t have a big budget, I don’t have a nice enough camera, I’ll just do it next year, “the list goes on and on…whatever the excuses are that we tell ourselves.
That being said, I would highly encourage you to do the same, and make a movie this year. I can’t wait to watch your films. The submissions never cease to blow me away year after year.
$45,000+ IN PRIZES 💰
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Fearpix Official Selection Trophy
2 filmmakers who’s film places in the top 10 will be awarded a $5000 budget, to make their next short film courtesy of Fearpix.
$10,000 Total ($5000 to each filmmaker)
Any 2 films within the top 10 is eligible for this prize
Thanks again to Fearpix for helping fund the next generation of horror filmmakers and providing one the this contest’s biggest prizes ever.
Plus the Following from Lexar ⬇
(1) 2TB Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Memory Card
(1) Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Reader
(1) 2TB Lexar Professional Portable SSD
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1st Place Trophy
$2,000 Cash Prize
Tropic Colour Everything Bundle
Prism Lens FX - $1000Gift Card
Red Digital Cinema - 6 month loaner camera
The Following from Lexar ⬇
(1) 4TB Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Memory Card
(1) Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Reader
(1) 4TB Lexar Professional Portable SSD
Prop Movie Money -$300 Gift Card
Nanlite - FC-120C LED Light
Old Fast Glass - 75% off any lens rental
The Following from CRDBAG ⬇
(1) SKB Case Carry-On with Grid Lid Bundle 01
(2) Full Brick
(2) Half Brick
(1) Misc Patches 01
(1) Limited Patches 01
Hollyland - Lark Max 2 Microphone
10 Hour Shoot time credit - at any of Jakob Owens Studios 4 CA/AZ Film Locations
Frame Set - Lifetime Subscription
Robocups - $150 Products
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2nd Place Trophy
$1,000 Cash Prize
Tropic Colour Everything Bundle
Prism Lens FX - $750 Gift Card
The Following from Lexar ⬇
(1) 2TB Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Memory Card
(1) Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Reader
(1) 2TB Lexar Professional Portable SSD
Prop Movie Money -$200Gift Card
Nanlite - FC-120C LED Light
Old Fast Glass - 50% off any lens rental
The Following from CRDBAG ⬇
(1) SKB Case Carry-On with Grid Lid Bundle 01
(1) Full Brick
(2) Half Brick
(4) Sizes CRDPOUCH
(1) Fused Mini
(1) Misc Patches 01
(1) Limited Patches 01
Sling
Hollyland - Lark M2s Microphone
8 Hour Shoot time credit - at any of Jakob Owens Studios 4 CA/AZ Film Locations
Frame Set - 1yr Free Access
Robocups - $150 Products
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3rd Place Trophy
$500 Cash Prize
Tropic Colour Everything Bundle
Prism Lens FX - $500 Gift Card
The Following from Lexar ⬇
(1) 1TB Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Memory Card
(1) Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Reader
(1) 1TB Lexar Professional Portable SSD
Prop Movie Money $150 - Gift Card
Nanlite - FC-120C LED Light
Old Fast Glass - 40% off any lens rental
The Following from CRDBAG ⬇
(1) Full Brick
(2) Half Brick
(1) Small Pouch
(1) Medium pouch
(1) Limited Patches 01
Sling
Hollyland - Lark A1 Microphone
6 Hour Shoot time credit - at any of Jakob Owens Studios 4 CA/AZ Film Locations
Frame Set - 1yr Free Access
Robocups - $150 Products
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Best Cinematography Trophy
Fujifilm X-S20 Camera
(1) Lexar 4TB Lexar Professional Portable SSD
(1) 1TB Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Memory Card
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Best Scare Trophy
$500 Cash Prize
(1) Lexar 4TB Lexar Professional Portable SSD
(1) 1TB Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Memory Card
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Fan Favorite Trophy
This will be awarded to one of the top ten films that screens at our LA Screening (Oct 25th, 2025 - Click Here To purchase Screening Tickets)
Voting for this award will take place at the screening by all attendees
(1) Lexar 4TB Lexar Professional Portable SSD
(1) 1TB Lexar Professional CFexpress 4.0 Memory Card
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This is a prize that will be awarded to one filmmaker selected by our panel of judges who chooses to shoot their short film on a “Mobile Phone”. To be clear…shooting on mobile is not a requirement for this contest. This is just a prize for anyone who wanted to shoot their short on a mobile device.
(1) 2TB Lexar Professional GO Portable SSD
(1) 2TB Lexar ES5 Portable SSD
(1) Moment Super Cage Rig
(1) $500 Cash
Thank You 🙏
Lastly, I just want to give a major shoutout to this year's sponsors. They all play an important role in my workflow as a filmmaker, creative, and business owner...so I can't thank them enough for being a part of this contest and providing you all with the opportunity to walk away with some really cool and amazing prizes.
Contest Rules 📝
Every year I create a set of rules that every participant making a film needs to follow & incorporate if they want to be in the running to win the short film contest. These rules are intended to challenge you as a filmmaker and put everyone on the same playing field!
Submit your film ✅
Once you’ve finished your film, click the button below to officially submit your short film into the contest!
film screening 📽️
Like last year, I’m once again hosting a screening night of the top 10 films at one of my warehouse locations in Los Angeles. The screening is also a Halloween costume party with food, drinks, and concessions! Attending the screening does not increase or decrease your chances of winning, it is just a fun way to celebrate, watch, and award your movies! I will also be screening my new short film as well 👀
