Pick your nightmare.

Make a 15-60 second AI video with OpenArt.

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SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY HERE

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Win a share of $20,000 across 11 awards and 13 winners.

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DEADLINE: November 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM PST. Late submissions will not be accepted.

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PRESENTED BY. OpenArt After Dark is presented by OpenArt AI Inc.

CONTEST PERIOD. Entries close at 11:59 PM PST on November 1, 2026. Winners will be announced after judging concludes. Late submissions will not be accepted.

The contest is open worldwide, subject to applicable local laws and the final eligibility requirements in the Official Rules.

The Awards

Award What it's for Prize
👑 Ruler of the Night The best overall entry across the whole challenge $4,000
👻 The Haunting Best horror film $2,000
😱 The Final Scream Best plot twist or shocking ending $2,000
🧟 Creature of the Night Best monster or creature $1,500
🎭 Face of Fear Best original character $1,500
🍬 Trick or Treat Funniest or most chaotic creation $1,500
🖤 Beautifully Cursed Best visual direction $1,500
💀 Sell Your Soul Best Halloween ad or commercial $1,500
🎵 Deadly Beats Best Halloween music video $1,500
🧪 Mad Scientist Most inventive use of AI $1,500
🧛 Horror-able Mentions 3 standout entries that were too good to stay buried $500 each
Total 11 awards, 13 winners $20,000

Every entry is automatically eligible for Ruler of the Night and Horror-able Mentions. No separate entry needed.

How to Enter

  1. Follow @openart_ai on Instagram. This is a must. Following lets us repost, reshare and feature your reel. Entries from accounts not following @openart_ai on Instagram will not be eligible.
  2. Make a 15-60 second video. Create an original Halloween video that is at least 15 seconds and no longer than 60 seconds.
  3. Create with OpenArt. Create the AI-generated visual content using OpenArt. Any model on OpenArt is allowed. Editing, music, sound design, typography and other post-production may be completed using external tools.
  4. Post it publicly from your own social account on Instagram Reels, TikTok, X or Linkedin. Tag @openart_ai and use #OpenArt #OpenArtAfterDark in your caption.
  5. Submit your video through the official entry form. Include the link to your public post and select your category.

👉 Entry form: Submit your entry here