Every year, for the past three Halloween weekends, we’ve treated you to a night of guts and gags, giggles and gore, with some of the most horrific (and sometimes just horrifically bad) fright-flicks from around the world.

But in 2011 we’re doing things a little differently, because as well as our normal line up of blood splattered treats, this year we want you to add your own fiendish films to the nights entertainment. So, to get the severed head rolling, we’re inviting you to participate in the first ever ‘Halloween Short Film Contest’!

To be a part of Halloween history, get your friends together and film your very own mini-gore opus. We’re looking for films of no more than 10 minutes in duration, with a theme of – wait for it – zombies! Get them to us no later than the first of October (to give our carefully hand-picked team of judges time to pore over your masterpieces) then sit back and wait for Halloween night to see your work (and those of your buddies) on display on the Sunset Studios big screen.

Still not convinced? Then how about a nice shiny trophy and a tasty selection of horror related prizes (a veritable hamper of horror, a goodie bag of gore!) for the winning film? I know, it all sounds just too good to be true doesn’t it?!

So get your undead pals together and get filming – and to help you on your way here’s a couple of handy links:
http://www.halloween-website.com/fake_blood.htm
http://www.videojug.com/webvideo/how-to-do-zombie-make-up-for-halloween

And don’t forget to check back on the Sunset Studios website for updates and more Halloween goodies in the lead-up to the biggest and best Halloween yet!

(Any questions or submissions please send through to info@sunsetstudios.co.nz)