Official Rules

ACT 3 STORY CONTEST

OFFICIAL RULES & TERMS

1. SPONSOR

The Prey for Mason Act 3 Story Contest is sponsored by Eyre Films, LLC (“Producer”).

2. ELIGIBILITY

• Open to individuals 18 years of age or older.

• Open internationally, except where prohibited by law.

• No purchase necessary to enter.

3. CONTEST OVERVIEW

Participants are invited to submit a story idea for an Act 3 ending of a short film (“Pray v Prey”), a derivative work based on the Prey for Mason feature written by Kate M. McMahon.

4. HOW TO ENTER

• All entries must be submitted via FilmFreeway during the submission period.

• Entrants must review the Creative Brief before submitting.

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• 2-3 sentence summary (required)

• Optional expanded version (up to 300 words)

• Optional video pitch

6. CREATIVE GUIDELINES

Submissions must:

• Be original work created by the entrant

• Align with the theme: “Love your enemy”

• Be achievable using:

  • The existing primary house location

  • Existing characters

  • Approximately 2–3 minutes of screen time

  • A one-day shoot/reshoot (if needed)

Entries that do not follow these guidelines may be disqualified.

7. SUBMISSION PERIOD

• Opens: [April 26, 2026]

• Closes: [May 3, 2026, Midnight Central Time]

Producer reserves the right to extend or modify deadlines.

8. JUDGING & SELECTION

Entries will be evaluated based on:

• Creativity and originality

• Alignment with theme and tone

• Feasibility of production

• Audience engagement (if featured publicly)

Producer may:

• Select one or more winners

• Combine multiple submissions

• Choose no winner

Finalists may be featured on social media and/or community platforms for audience interaction.

Final winner(s) will be determined solely by Producer.

Producer may consider audience engagement (such as views, comments, or reactions) as one of several factors in evaluating submissions. Audience engagement is not determinative, and final decisions remain solely with Producer.

9. PRIZES

Grand Prize (may be split):

• $300 USD total

• On-screen credit in the completed short film

• IMDb credit (credit type determined by Producer)

• Your idea may be produced and featured in the final film

• Access for two (2) to a private in-person screening on or about June 1, at
  Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill in Memphis, TN
  (winner responsible for travel and lodging)

Winner(s) will be notified privately on or about May 6, and awarded publicly on or about June 1.

Producer may, at their discretion:

• • Select runner-up(s)

  • Split prize funds among multiple entrants

Prize is awarded as-is. No additional compensation will be provided.

Qualified Entrants:

Entrants whose submissions meet the Creative Guidelines may receive:

• Access to all private online screenings

• A unique digital frame of the short film and the feature film

Producer reserves the right to determine qualification.

Additional Opportunities:

Select participants may be invited to:

• Virtual set visit (livestream)

• Post-production sessions

• Community collaboration opportunities

• Invite to purchase tickets to a private in-person screening on or about June 1, at
  Malco Powerhouse Cinema Grill in Memphis, TN
  (participants responsible for travel and lodging)

Finalists and selected entrants may be invited to a private online screening event where the winning ending is revealed, on or about June 1. NDA required, so that the winner(s) can participate in post-production process while keeping the announcement of the winner(s) secret until the screening.

10. RIGHTS & LICENSE

By submitting an entry, you agree to the following:

10.1 Ownership

You retain ownership of your original submission.

10.2 License to Producer

You grant Producer a perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable, royalty-free license to:

• Use, reproduce, adapt, modify, edit, and incorporate your submission

• Combine your submission with others

• Use your submission in connection with the Prey for Mason project and related works

10.3 No Obligation

Producer is not obligated to use any submission or to provide credit.

11. CREDIT

If a submission is used, credit may be provided at Producer’s discretion, including but not limited to:

• “Story Contribution by [Name]”

• “Additional Writing by [Name]”

No specific credit is guaranteed.

12. DERIVATIVE WORK ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Entrants acknowledge that:

• The Contest is based on underlying material created by a separate writer

• Any selected submission will be incorporated into a derivative work

All resulting works may include credit such as:

“Based on an original screenplay by Kate M. McMahon"

Entrants acknowledge that submissions are based on materials provided by Producer, including a teaser and story brief, and that all resulting works remain part of the Prey for Mason project universe.

13. PUBLICITY RELEASE

By entering, you grant Producer the right to:

• Use your name, likeness, and submission

• Share excerpts or full submissions for promotional purposes

No additional compensation will be provided.

15. NO CONFIDENTIALITY

Submissions are not confidential. Do not submit materials you wish to keep private or proprietary.

16. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

By entering, you agree to release and hold harmless Eyre Films, LLC and its affiliates, partners, and representatives from any claims arising from participation in the Contest or use of submitted materials.

17. GENERAL CONDITIONS

Producer reserves the right to:

• Cancel, modify, or suspend the Contest

• Disqualify any entrant who violates these rules

All decisions by Producer are final.

18. GOVERNING LAW

This Contest is governed by the laws of the State of Tennessee, United States.

(c) 2026 Eyre Films, LLC