Phantom Wine Ghost Story Contest: Win $5K Cash & Short Film Promotion!

Difficulty Level : Moderate ( 3 out of 5 )

Prepare to embark on a spine-tingling journey into the unknown, as we summon the 2023 Phantom Ghost Story contest! Here's your chance to conjure a ghostly narrative that's never seen the light of day. But that's not all – your creativity could reap ghostly rewards!

Compose your original spectral saga, and you'll stand a chance to pocket a mesmerizing $5,000 in cold, hard cash. But that's not all – your story could also take on a life of its own as it transforms into a chilling short film. Picture this: your name in the credits of a mesmerizing adaptation, set to make its debut at the illustrious 2024 Austin Film Festival.

This is your opportunity to breathe life into the unseen, to craft a tale that will haunt the hearts and minds of those who dare to listen. Will your story be the one to send shivers down spines and set pulses racing?

Join the ranks of storytellers who dare to tread into the realm of the supernatural. Share your untold ghostly masterpiece with us and let the spirits guide your path to a chance at $5,000 and cinematic glory. The Phantom Ghost Story contest beckons – will you answer the call?"

Limit: The eligible entrants should be 21 years or older at the time of entry. You may enter 1 time during the contest period.

How to Enter in Bogle Vineyards’ Phantom Wine Ghost Story Contest:

Visit the Contest at PhantomGhostStories.com during the Contest Period to gain access to a registration form. On the registration form, you will need to completely enter your information including Full Name, Email Address, Full Mailing Address, Phone Number, and Birth Date. Upon completion of the registration form, you will then be asked to enter your short story, a maximum of 2000 words and a minimum of 250 words, text only (no pictures or graphics), into the free form box via your PC or mobile device.

Phantom Ghost Story Contest Winner Selection

Judging: The judging will begin on November 1, 2023, and ends on December 15, 2023, to select 1 Contest Grand Prize. The panel, selected by the Sponsor, will score each entry based on the following criteria:

• Creativity and Originality (50%)
• Spookiness and Entertainment Value (40%)
• Writing Quality and Technical Accuracy (10%)

Note: A maximum of two hundred eligible entries will be evaluated to determine the winner.

Phantom Ghost Story Contest Prize:

1 Contest Grand Prize: The winner will receive $5,000 as well as a writer’s credit on a short film adaptation that will debut at the 2024 Austin Film Festival. (ARV: $5,000).