The Halloween Filmmaking Competition is a fun contest for kids aged 9-15 to showcase their skills by creating scary movie trailers with the iMovie app on their Apple device or a short scary film (under 3 minutes) using any device and editing app they choose.

The competition is open to young people aged 8-14 years old. No prior filmmaking experience is required—just creativity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to have fun!

To enter, participants need to register through StarTime Live’s online platform. Once registered, they can submit their film by following the instructions provided on the competition page or watch the video under the heading ‘How to Enter’ on this web page.

Participants can use any recording device they have access to, including smartphones, tablets, or cameras. We encourage creativity with available resources!

There is no fee to enter the competition. Participation is completely free.

Prizes will be awarded to winners and runner’s up in each category. 1st prize winners receive $150 and 2nd place receives $75. In addition to prizes, winners will have their films showcased on our platform.

Films will be judged based on creativity, originality, adherence to the theme, and overall execution. Our panel of judges includes industry professionals and experienced filmmakers.

The Halloween Film Contest the submission deadline is midnight on Halloween, 31st October, 2024.

Be sure to submit your film before this deadline to be considered in the competition.

While we encourage kids to take the lead, parents can offer support and guidance. However, the creative ideas and majority of the work should come from the participants themselves.

Finalists will be notified by email and announced on our social media. Their films will be featured on our platform, and prizes will be awarded during the film festival. To attend the festival, log in to StarTime Live and click ‘Live’ in the main menu.

For any additional questions or support, please contact us at jo@startime.com.au or 1300 463 513. We’re here to help!