2026 AI Horror Film Competition — Curious Refuge

Curious Refuge + partner

Curious Refuge 4th Annual AI Horror Film Competition with Epidemic Sound: $12,000 in cash prizes, films up to 3 minutes, AI in every shot. Deadline October 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific; winners announced October 29.

Prize

$12,000 in cash prizes

1st place: $7,000
2nd place: $3,000
3rd place: $2,000
Audience Favorite (community vote)

Who can enter

Global

AI tools allowed

Any AI toolVoice generation encouraged

Tagged

horror, halloween, curious refuge, annual

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