Buried Alive's 13 Day Sinema Challenge
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Buried Alive's 13 Day Sinema Challenge is a standalone Atlanta horror filmmaking competition associated with the Buried Alive Film Festival. It is notable for requiring teams to write, shoot, and edit a short horror film in just 13 days, with finished films premiering at Buried Alive’s opening-night programming and winners advancing within the festival’s awards structure.[1][2][4]
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
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Positive Indicators (+22 pts)
- 19 years of verifiable history
- 2 verified pro signals
- Verified trusted status
Red Flags (-15 pts)
- No physical screenings
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- Documented history with archived programs
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