Wrap Me in Shadows
American students in Greece are lured to a night of agony and ecstasy by a cult who worship the ancient god of chaos through sex, drugs, and human sacrifice.
Status: Available, testing/coverage phase
Format: Feature, 108 pages
Genre: Folk Horror x College Slasher (Midsommar x Urban Legend)
Themes: Taking risks, respect for the past, entitlement
Top accolade: Barnstormfest “The Shortlist”
From the Fast Track Fellowship: “The writer’s voice is nicely infused throughout the description. They showcase a unique style that is confident and engaging. It is especially effective at capturing the sights and sounds of the frantic action sequences. … This commentary is not only entertaining, but it also allows the material to stand out from the crowd.”
Harmony Lane
A barren couple looking for a fresh start fall prey to paranoia and violence when they discover their experimental housing development comes with an unexpected amenity – sounds that bleed through from the future.
Status: Available
Format: Feature, 99 pages
Genre: Psychological thriller, grounded sci-fi
Themes: Communication, how far we are willing to go for love
Top accolades: HorrOrigins Special Selection, ScreenCraft Horror 2025 Semifinalist
Quote from Barnstormfest reader: There is a lot of imagination on display in these pages. This is a really inventive premise and a compelling story. Premise 10/10, Story 9/10, Theme 9/10
Grimmer
Roz’s directorial debut hinges on making amends with her estranged sister, but things on set turn deadly when she unwittingly releases fairy tale monsters from their enchanted prison.
Status: Available
Format: Feature, 94 pages (a limited series pilot version also exists)
Genre: Horror, thriller, supernatural, female lead
Themes: Sacrifice, family
Top accolade: 2021 Semifinalist Filmmatic Horror
Quote from a contest reader: Overall, the writer does a solid job with developing a concept that works for their audience. The protagonist has a lot of challenges that she must overcome in order to remain successful in the industry. Also, the layer of suspense in the story makes the narrative more complex and entertaining.
Alison Weaverdyck 