Show Guidelines

All Students and Alumni are encouraged to enter!

How to Enter

We've made it super easy for you to enter our art show.
You can either submit your file online or send it direct to one of the members of F.I.R.S.T. Access.

Online
Submissions

To enter your submission online, just click the big "Submit Now" button located at the top (or bottom of this webpage), fill out the form and hit the final "Submit Now" button.

Please Note: Larger Files will take longer for the form to submit. Do NOT leave the page while its submitting.

Direct to F.I.R.S.T. Access
Submissions

Alternatively, you can also submit your file directly to Jessa Langlois or Katt Woodworth.

Jessa Langlois

To send directly to Jessa, send your file to her over teams in chat.

Katt Woodworth

To send directly to Katt,
email your file to her at katelyn.woodworth@students.first.edu.

Remember

When you submit your file to provide us with your Name, Email, Cohort #, Course Program and any Asset Accreditations required.

Also, don't forget to tell us about you and your piece.

Content Restrictions

All content must meet school guidelines.

The members of F.I.R.S.T. Access IDL will be reviewing all submissions before posting them on the site to make sure that meet the school code.

That means:

  • No Alcohol
  • No Drugs
  • No Profanity
  • No Nudity
  • No Smoking
  • No Weapons
  • No Gore

Since this is a Halloween themed art show, we will be a little leniant on the weapons and gore. Just don't overdo it.

File Requirements

Audio Files

  • Audio Files to be submitted as one of the following types:
    • .mp3
    • .aac
    • .weba
  • Track length should not exceed 2 minutes.

Image Files

  • Image Files to be submitted as one of the following types:
    • .jpg
    • .jpeg
    • .png
    • .webp
    • .gif
  • File size needs to be 1 MB or smaller.

Video Files

  • Video Files to be submitted as one of the following types:
    • .mp4
    • .mov
    • .webm
  • Film length should not exceed 5 minutes.

Asset Accreditation

Proper Accreditation is required

Make sure to provide us with any accreditation requirements for the assets used in the creation of your submission.

Remember: When purchasing your assets, make sure you procure the Commercial Use License!

Feeling Uninspired? Check Out These

Prompts

Inspiration for Image Submissions

An image is worth a thousand words and we are going to use this opportunity to prove just that.

For your submission you will be creating an enchanting and compelling scene that weaves a story into its every pixel.

Something Wicked This Way Comes!

Inspired by the themes of Halloween, these submissions bring mystery and intrigue to life with their depictions of the holiday's phenomena. With visual storytelling at its finest, these images mesmerize and immerse their audience within its pictorial narrative.

You decide what spectacle is taking place within your image. Are trick-or-treaters flooding the streets? Or have the zombies risen from their graves? The exact nature of the event is up to you!

A Twisted Portrait!

For this prompt you will create -well - a portrait of course. But all is not as it seems, something unusual seems to be taking place. But what could it be?

Choose a subject and apply a Halloween themed oddity to them. Has a ghost appeared behind the family? Is the subject a werewolf in mid transformation? The possibilities are endless!

An All-Hallows Landscape!

Ever come across an area that you just swore was haunted? Well, that's the idea behind this prompt. You will be creating a landscape that upon looking at it, you immediately get those eeby-jeeby vibes.

Select a setting to bring to life with an air of eerie energy. Is there a haunted mansion up on the hill? Is their a creepy swamp just on the other side of that fence? The decision rests with you!

Inspiration for Audio Submissions

Every sound holds a story—now it's your moment to create one that speaks to the soul.

For your submission, you'll create a captivating soundscape where each note tells a part of a larger story.

Sounds of the Haunted Night

These submissions immerse the listener in the most spine-chilling and eerie experience. Picture yourself in a haunted house, deep in a dark forest, or wandering through a graveyard at midnight.

Your task is to create an audio piece that evokes fear, curiosity, and excitement — capturing the essence of Halloween in sound.

Whispers in the Dark

This Halloween, the shadows come alive with secrets. We challenge you to create an audio experience that explores the mysterious whispers of the night.

Whether it's a haunted mansion, an ancient crypt, or the depths of a fog-covered swamp, your sounds should invite listeners into a world of haunting mystery.

The Pumpkin Patch Nightmare

In the dead of night, the pumpkin patch hides more than just gourds. Strange sounds echo through the rows of jack-o'-lanterns, and the ground seems to pulse with dark energy.

For these submissions, we want you to bring the eerie life of a cursed pumpkin patch to audio.

Inspiration for Video Submissions

A single frame can tell a thousand stories — and now it's your turn to bring one to life.

For your submission, let your camera show us a tale that unfolds through every frame, shadow, and flicker of light.

The Haunted Frame

Step into a cursed world where the line between the living and the dead is blurred.

For these submissions, your challenge is to create a short video that tells a chilling story through visual atmosphere and eerie elements.

Your video should focus on suspense and supernatural horror, using imagery, lighting, and sound design to bring the fear to life.

The Midnight Ritual

On Halloween night, ancient rituals awaken.

For this prompt, you'll create a video that revolves around a ritualistic, supernatural event.

Whether it's an eerie cult gathering, an ancient summoning, or an otherworldly possession, your video should have a creepy, ritualistic theme that explores the darker side of Halloween.

Behind the Door

What would you do if you heard something scratching... whispering... breathing... behind a closed door?

For this prompt, create a short horror video that revolves around a single, closed door — and the fear of what might be waiting on the other side.

Whether it's in a house, a hallway, a basement, or a forgotten room, use suspense and imagination to build a terrifying (or eerie) story focused on the unseen.