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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe time has come to excel, to stretch minds, and to bend the rules of reality. The bell has rung, the glove is cast, and the hourglass has shattered. It\u2019s time to get dirty and dig deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Guy N. Smith Short Film Challenge -25<\/strong> is here – easier, sweatier, and grimier than ever before!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Simple: create a short film based on one of Guy N. Smith\u2019s<\/strong> stories. (And trust us, there\u2019s a mountain of them to dig through. Find information at www.blackhillbooks.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is your chance to: \u2022 Your short film must be based on a story by Guy N. Smith<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Clearly credit the source within the film (e.g., “Based on [Story Name] by Guy N. Smith.”<\/em>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 FilmFreeway<\/strong> will be used as the submission platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Entry fee: $20<\/strong> per film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Format: MP4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Maximum file size: 2 GB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 If the film is in a language other than English, subtitles must be burnt in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Maximum runtime: 15 <\/strong>minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Deadline: August 31st<\/sup> 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, ready your tools, dig up the dark, and show us what you\u2019ve got! The world of Guy N. Smith<\/strong> is waiting for you to bring it to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 No refunds<\/strong> \u2013 The entry fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Non-<\/strong>Exclusive Rights<\/strong> \u2013 To be eligible to win, the filmmaker must grant Dread Sanctum<\/strong> the non-exclusive right to host the film on our platform for one (1) year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Mandatory Hosting<\/strong> \u2013 All qualified finalists<\/strong> must allow their films to be hosted on Dread Sanctum<\/strong>. Refusal to comply will result in disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Your objective?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u2714 Have your work screened at The Guy N. Smith fan convention on Sunday 7th September at Knighton Community Centre in Powys, Wales
\u2714 Snatch a fat $1,000 reward<\/strong>
\u2714 Get promoted on www.dreadsanctum.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nThe <\/strong>Criteria<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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