Horror Animation Competition
Join the first Horror competition. Judges: Hilario Abad, Javi de la Chica (aka. Contanimation), Terrorr King.
Join our AI world-building TV Pilot competition to win prizes and recognition
Judges Award
$3,000 for the selected by the head curator.
Audience Award
$2,000 for the submission with the highest rating.
2nd place Audience Award
$1,000 for the submission with the second-highest rating.
Top AI filmmakers and storytellers Hilario Abad, Javi de la Chica and Terror King invite you to participate in the first animation horror competition. Our aim is to create long form episodic or individual pieces where story and drama is at the center of it, captivating audiences.
Here are some important considerations the judges want to make sure participants are aware of, as they will make a difference in picking the winner.
- We are aiming for at least 7 minute pilotes or films. We want to empower storytelling and differentiate from vblogs and ai social media brain rots.
- The genre has to be horror. We want to explore worlds of fear, make the audiences feel something and stay glued to the screens.
- The style has to be animation. This includes, anime, manga or traditional adult animation.
- It is INCREDIBLY important that you develop your own style. The judges will not consider rip offs of artists or pre existing IP.
- Language submission can be english or spanish, whatever is easier for the participants to tell their stories.
- Fair game is at the center of this competition. If the judges become aware of biaised conducts, such as encouraging your audience to rate other participants negatively, you will be disqualified.
How it works
Create your tv pilot
Use any AI tools and techniques to create a 7-10 minutes pilot episode, for a returnable world building series.
Submit your tv pilot
Submit your entry through the competitions portal before September 15, 2025.
View and rate all submissions
View and rate all submissions on the Abyss competitions portal between September 15, 2025 and October 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the deadline for the submission?
What is the deadline for the submission?
The submission deadline is September 15, 2025.
What is the desired runtime for the submission?
What is the desired runtime for the submission?
7-10 minutes, with all future eps imagined at the same 7-10 minutes runtime.
Is there a cost to participating in the competition?
Is there a cost to participating in the competition?
No, there is no cost in submitting.
Do I retain ownership of the IP if I submit to the competition?
Do I retain ownership of the IP if I submit to the competition?
Yes you retain ownership of the IP, but Abyss has the right to publicize and distribute.
When is the announcement for the winner?
When is the announcement for the winner?
The winner will be announced two weeks after the deadline. The deadline is: September 15, 2025.
Will I be able to see the other submissions?
Will I be able to see the other submissions?
Yes, once the submission portal is closed, all submissions will be viewable on the Abyss platform, and after the winner has been announced, all submissions will live within the filmmakers profile. Applicants will be able to rate each other's work before the winner is announced.