Lovecraft Under the Gun 2025 contest screening

Type: 
Film
Location: 
Upper Left theater
Date and time: 
Sunday, September 21, 2025 - 1:10pm

An annual tradition since 2014! Teams get together and make a Lovecraftian or Cosmic Horror film in just 3 days! They're given a prop and line of dialogue that they must use in the film.  This year, 9 teams successfully completed films and you'll get to see what they accomplished. Get ready for a mix of serious, fun, and mega-fun! The winner is determined by audience vote and will be announced at the Awards Presentation.

 

Shadow over Wilmington

World Premiere
Directed by
Doran Horror
6 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

"Shadow Over Wilmington" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

 

Ceaseless

World Premiere
Directed by
Fun Guys From Yuggoth
8 mins
 | 2015
 | United States
 | English
 

"Ceaseless" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

 

Tfarcevolph

World Premiere
Directed by
PDX Filmmongers
5 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

"Tfarcevolph" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

 

The Translator

World Premiere
Directed by
AeionForms Films
5 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

"The Translator" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

 

Dead Exposure

World Premiere
Directed by
Team Morbs
8 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

"Dead Exposure" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

 

The Last Sitting

World Premiere
Directed by
Fade Into Madness
7 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

"The Last Sitting" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

 

Lovecraft WIthout Tears

World Premiere
Directed by
Strange Magick
5 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

"Lovecraft Without Tears" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

 

Popthulhu

World Premiere
Directed by
Trash People From The Dump
7 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

"Popthulhu" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

 

The Desires of Objects

World Premiere
Directed by
Stole My Mango
4 mins
 | 2025
 | United States
 | English
 

"The Desires of Objects" is an entry in the Lovecraft Under the Gun 72 Hour Film contest! Each team was required to use a prop and line of dialogue in their film, and had 3 days to write, shoot, edit, and score a complete short film. This screening and audience vote determines the winner!

Owner: 
H.P. Lovecraft Film Festival - Portland, OR