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2026 September theme:
Down the Rabbit-Hole
Countdown
Threshold of initiation. Surrealism, psychedelic, altered states, escapism, or spiraling journeys.
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This month’s most voted content
Voting categories:
Best Inciting Incident
What initiation-like sequence gets the ball rolling the best?
Best Nonlinear Storytelling
Which work had the best fragmented timeline?
Best Rollercoaster Experience
Which work had the best ups and downs?
Best Surrealism
Which work uses abstract visuals and non-mainstream storytelling the best?
Best Twist
A revelation that redefines everything that came before it.
VOYOUS
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Animation, April: Comedy & Catharsis, August: Realism, Best Character Study, Best Comedy Short, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Ensemble Performance, Best Existential Short, Best Feel-Good Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Physical Gag, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Unreliable Narrator, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Most Thought-Provoking Concept, Music, November: The Human Condition, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
ROMEO
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August: Realism, Best Character Study, Best Cross-Cultural Narrative, Best Cultural Documentary, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Environmental Story, Best Existential Short, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Under-Represented Story, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Native Language, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, March: Voices of the World, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, November: The Human Condition, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
R-Evolution
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Best Afterlife or Rebirth Concept, Best Fantasy Film, Best Hero’s Journey, Best Holiday-Themed Film, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Surrealism, Best Tribute to Classic Cinema, Best Twist, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Best Use of Mythology or Folklore, Best Use of Tradition or Ritual, Best Visual Effects, Best Winter Cinematography, Best Worldbuilding, Cinematography, December: Season of Shadows & Light, Design, Direction, Editing, July: Fantasy Realm, Most Disturbing Concept, Music, Music Video, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
Invisible
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August: Realism, Best Afterlife or Rebirth Concept, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Holiday-Themed Film, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Surrealism, Best Tribute to Classic Cinema, Best Twist, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Best Use of Tradition or Ritual, Best Winter Cinematography, Cinematography, December: Season of Shadows & Light, Design, Direction, Editing, Most Disturbing Concept, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
aggiu finito lu coffie
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April: Comedy & Catharsis, Best Action Sequence or Short, Best Antihero, Best Comedy Short, Best Crime Story, Best Ensemble Performance, Best Fantasy Film, Best Feel-Good Film, Best Fight Scene, Best Hero’s Journey, Best Inciting Incident, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Physical Gag, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Stunts, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Use of Mythology or Folklore, Best Visual Effects, Best Worldbuilding, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, July: Fantasy Realm, May: Action, Most Thought-Provoking Concept, Music, Music Video, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
Lighting Candle
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Animation, April: Comedy & Catharsis, Best Comedy Short, Best Ensemble Performance, Best Fantasy Film, Best Feel-Good Film, Best Hero’s Journey, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Physical Gag, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Best Use of Mythology or Folklore, Best Visual Effects, Best Worldbuilding, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, July: Fantasy Realm, Most Disturbing Concept, Most Thought-Provoking Concept, Music, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
Hollow Feast
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A.I., April: Comedy & Catharsis, August: Realism, Best Comedy Short, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Ensemble Performance, Best Feel-Good Ending, Best Feel-Good Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Love Story, Best Message, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Physical Gag, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Romance, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, June: Power of Love, Most Beautiful Score, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Most Thought-Provoking Concept, Music, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
MIGGY15
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Animation, Best Action Sequence or Short, Best Antihero, Best Crime Story, Best Fantasy Film, Best Fight Scene, Best Hero’s Journey, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Stunts, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Best Use of Mythology or Folklore, Best Visual Effects, Best Worldbuilding, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, July: Fantasy Realm, May: Action, Most Disturbing Concept, Music, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
The Final Exam
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Animation, Best Action Sequence or Short, Best Antihero, Best Crime Story, Best Fantasy Film, Best Fight Scene, Best Hero’s Journey, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Stunts, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Best Use of Mythology or Folklore, Best Visual Effects, Best Worldbuilding, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, July: Fantasy Realm, May: Action, Most Disturbing Concept, Music, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
Export Mine
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Animation, Best AI Work, Best Character Study, Best Dystopian World, Best Existential Short, Best Fantasy Film, Best Hero’s Journey, Best Inciting Incident, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Sci-Fi or Tech Concept, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Mythology or Folklore, Best Virtual Reality Narrative, Best Visual Effects, Best Worldbuilding, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, February: Enter the Matrix, July: Fantasy Realm, Most Mind-Bending Visuals, Music, November: The Human Condition, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
A Detour in the Sun
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August: Realism, Best Character Study, Best Cross-Cultural Narrative, Best Cultural Documentary, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Environmental Story, Best Existential Short, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Under-Represented Story, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Native Language, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, March: Voices of the World, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, November: The Human Condition, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
Severin
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August: Realism, Best Character Transformation, Best Coming-of-Age Film, Best Cross-Cultural Narrative, Best Cultural Documentary, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Environmental Story, Best Inciting Incident, Best Metamorphosis Film, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Realism Film, Best Redemption Arc, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Under-Represented Story, Best Use of Native Language, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, January: Metamorphosis, March: Voices of the World, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Most Inspiring Ending, Music, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
La última bala perdida
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August: Realism, Best Action Sequence or Short, Best Afterlife or Rebirth Concept, Best Antihero, Best Crime Story, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Fight Scene, Best Holiday-Themed Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Stunts, Best Surrealism, Best Tribute to Classic Cinema, Best Twist, Best Use of Tradition or Ritual, Best Winter Cinematography, Cinematography, December: Season of Shadows & Light, Design, Direction, Editing, May: Action, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
Martin Eden Syndrome
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August: Realism, Best Character Study, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Existential Short, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, Most Disturbing Concept, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, November: The Human Condition, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
Leave No One Behind
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Best Afterlife or Rebirth Concept, Best Character Study, Best Existential Short, Best Holiday-Themed Film, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Tribute to Classic Cinema, Best Twist, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Best Use of Tradition or Ritual, Best Winter Cinematography, Cinematography, December: Season of Shadows & Light, Design, Direction, Editing, Most Disturbing Concept, Music, November: The Human Condition, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
Love-Fine: In My Room
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Best Action Sequence or Short, Best Antihero, Best Character Study, Best Crime Story, Best Existential Short, Best Feel-Good Ending, Best Fight Scene, Best Inciting Incident, Best Love Story, Best Message, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Romance, Best Story of Healing, Best Stunts, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Unreliable Narrator, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, June: Power of Love, May: Action, Most Beautiful Score, Music, Music Video, November: The Human Condition, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
Building
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Animation, August: Realism, Best Character Transformation, Best Coming-of-Age Film, Best Cross-Cultural Narrative, Best Cultural Documentary, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Environmental Story, Best Inciting Incident, Best Metamorphosis Film, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Realism Film, Best Redemption Arc, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Under-Represented Story, Best Use of Native Language, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, January: Metamorphosis, March: Voices of the World, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Most Inspiring Ending, Music, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
Peephole to the Past
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Best AI Work, Best Character Transformation, Best Coming-of-Age Film, Best Dystopian World, Best Fantasy Film, Best Hero’s Journey, Best Inciting Incident, Best Metamorphosis Film, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Redemption Arc, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Sci-Fi or Tech Concept, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Use of Mythology or Folklore, Best Virtual Reality Narrative, Best Visual Effects, Best Worldbuilding, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, February: Enter the Matrix, January: Metamorphosis, July: Fantasy Realm, Most Inspiring Ending, Most Mind-Bending Visuals, Music, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
Ways to Soar and Fall
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Animation, August: Realism, Best Character Study, Best Cross-Cultural Narrative, Best Cultural Documentary, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Environmental Story, Best Existential Short, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Under-Represented Story, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Native Language, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, March: Voices of the World, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, November: The Human Condition, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Visual Effects, Writing
Imagination of Shadow
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Best Afterlife or Rebirth Concept, Best Character Transformation, Best Coming-of-Age Film, Best Fantasy Film, Best Hero’s Journey, Best Holiday-Themed Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Metamorphosis Film, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Redemption Arc, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Surrealism, Best Tribute to Classic Cinema, Best Twist, Best Use of Mythology or Folklore, Best Use of Tradition or Ritual, Best Visual Effects, Best Winter Cinematography, Best Worldbuilding, Cinematography, December: Season of Shadows & Light, Design, Direction, Editing, January: Metamorphosis, July: Fantasy Realm, Most Inspiring Ending, Music, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Short Film, Visual Effects, Writing
Space Hold
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Best AI Work, Best Dystopian World, Best Inciting Incident, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Sci-Fi or Tech Concept, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Virtual Reality Narrative, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, February: Enter the Matrix, Most Mind-Bending Visuals, Music, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Video, Visual Effects, Writing
The Dyatlov Pass Mystery: What Made 9 Experienced Hikers Run Into the Frozen Night?
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August: Realism, Best Character Study, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Existential Short, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, Most Disturbing Concept, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, November: The Human Condition, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Video, Visual Effects, Writing
She Never Left One Building… Yet Changed the Catholic Church Forever
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August: Realism, Best Character Study, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Existential Short, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, Most Disturbing Concept, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, November: The Human Condition, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Video, Visual Effects, Writing
The Tiny Habit That Can Change Your Health Forever
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August: Realism, Best Character Study, Best Depiction of Daily Life, Best Existential Short, Best Horror Film, Best Inciting Incident, Best Narrative Based on True Events, Best Natural Performance, Best Nonlinear Storytelling, Best Portrayal of Mental Health, Best Psychological Thriller, Best Realism Film, Best Rollercoaster Experience, Best Scary Monster or Entity, Best Story of Healing, Best Surrealism, Best Twist, Best Unreliable Narrator, Best Use of Makeup/Practical FX, Cinematography, Design, Direction, Editing, Most Disturbing Concept, Most Emotionally Raw Moment, Music, November: The Human Condition, October: Nightmares & Monsters, Performance, September: Down the Rabbit Hole, Video, Visual Effects, Writing
