I’m not a fan of short films, but Universal Studios’ short film competition may offer us a glance at some new horror talent we have never heard of. The contest is to help promote their annual Halloween Horror Nights event in October. The celebrity judges are: Don Mancini, Bill Moseley and Corey Feldman. You can watch all 10 videos below and cast your vote for your favorite at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Nightmares.

The winning filmmaker will win four tickets to Halloween Horror Nights 2008, an exclusive invitation to the opening night “Eyegore Awards” ceremony and a $1,000 cash prize. The winning film will also make its gory debut at the Halloween Horror Nights opening night event amongst a crowd full of celebrities, industry executives and press during The 6th Annual Eyegore Awards ceremony.

Voting ends on September 22, 2008 and the winner will be announced online on September 25, 2008.