THE HALLOWEEN FILM CHALLENGE
THE 30s SPOOKY JAM
2026/10/26 - 2026/11/09 · UTC
Turn your wildest ideas into a 10–30 second AI film with Arcloop AI.
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28 winning creators
Your Imagination. Your Rules.
A strange encounter. A beautiful nightmare. A twist no one sees coming.
Bring your wildest Halloween idea to life in a 10–30 second AI film with Arcloop. Make it creepy, surreal, funny, or anything in between.
Need Some Inspiration?
Dreamcore
Strange dreamscapes, endless hallways, and places that feel almost familiar.
Uncanny Encounters
Moving dolls, mysterious strangers, and everyday objects that aren't quite right.
Found Footage
Lost recordings, mysterious videotapes, and moments that were never meant to be seen.
Or create something entirely your own. Surprise us!
Prizes & Rewards
Early Bird Bonus
The first 20 eligible submissions receive 500 Credits each. This bonus stacks with a winner prize!
Challenge Awards
| Award | Winners | Prize per Winner |
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| 1st Place | 3 | 10,000 Credits + 1 Month of Arcloop Starter Plan ($17) + Featured on Arcloop’s Website + Potential Creator Partnership |
| 2nd Place | 10 | 8,000 Credits |
| 3rd Place | 15 | 5,000 Credits |
How to Join
1. Create Your Film
Use Arcloop to create an original, Halloween-inspired AI short between 10 and 30 seconds.
2. Publish on Arcloop
Click your profile picture to open your Profile, then choose the option to publish your work. Your film will be published once it has been reviewed and approved.
3. Share with the Community
Post your film on at least one social platform: X, YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram.
Then share it in our Discord community too!
Include both hashtags in your posts:
#ArcloopHalloween #createonArcloop Join Our Discord 04. Submit Your Entry
Complete the submission form with your Arcloop registration email, publishing platform, and links to your work.
Please make sure your links are publicly accessible so we can watch your film!
Submit Your FilmRules & Timeline
Mark Your Calendar
Here's everything you need to know.
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Challenge Opens
Start creating your Halloween short with Arcloop.
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Submission Deadline
Submit your film and entry form before the deadline.
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Winners Announced
Winners will be announced in our Discord community.
Entry Requirements
Create an original Halloween-inspired AI short (10–30 seconds) using Arcloop.
Publish your film on Arcloop, share it on at least one social platform (X, YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram) and in our Discord community, and complete the submission form before the deadline.
Include both hashtags in your posts:
#ArcloopHalloween #createonArcloop
Make sure all submitted links are publicly accessible.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged on creativity, storytelling, and overall audiovisual quality.
Early Bird Bonus
The first 20 eligible submissions receive 500 Credits each. This bonus can be combined with a winner prize!
Spooky Inspiration
Every great film starts with an idea. Find your inspiration and make it your own.
Dreamcore
Strange dreamscapes, endless hallways, and places that feel almost familiar.
Uncanny Encounters
Moving dolls, mysterious strangers, and everyday objects that aren't quite right.
Found Footage
Lost recordings, mysterious videotapes, and moments that were never meant to be seen.