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30 Killer Contests & Festivals That Accept Horror Short Screenplays
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David Ortiz

For as long as he can remember, David Ortiz has loved words. Doubly so, when he discovered that one after another, strung about in a particular line, they create these wonderful creations known as stories. David can only hope he does justice to the love of his life and maybe create a fascination for someone else down the line.

Jul 05
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30 Killer Contests & Festivals That Accept Horror Short Screenplays

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Killer Shorts is excited to bring you this list of 30 Killer contests & festivals that accept horror short screenplays. These are all great options…
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Mar 17
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A Friend Till The End – CHILD’S PLAY- Scene Analysis

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Ever wonder what goes into a successful horror film? David Ortiz is breaking down a scene from CHILD'S PLAY (1988) for his Killer Shorts series…
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Jan 27
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Home is Where The Heart Is – This Dark Thought – A Horror Short Review

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Killer Shorts is excited to bring you this review of Kris and Kurtis Theorin's horror short film 'This Dark Thought'. Watch now on ALTER's YouTube…
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Oct 21
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TEN MUST-SEE HORROR SHORTS TO WATCH RIGHT NOW

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To prepare for the spooky Halloween season, Killer Shorts has put together a list of 10 Must See Horror Shorts On The Internet to Watch…
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Sep 07
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SCENE ANALYSIS: MULHOLLAND DRIVE – Crafting Doom Through Certainty

By David Ortiz Screenwriting No Comments
I wanna try and dissect the idea of what Lynch is doing in this scene and what so many others have done before him to…
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Jul 22
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SCRIPT ANALYSIS: NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

By David Ortiz Screenwriting
"It’s ugly. It’s bloated. It’s a mess. It’s us." David Ortiz breaks down the screenplay for Night of the Living Dead.
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