The **Fangoria Blood Drive** is a horror short film competition and showcase created by *Fangoria*, the long‑running horror magazine and media brand. Historically, the Blood Drive has invited filmmakers to submit original horror shorts, often with a focus on inventive practical effects, strong visual storytelling, and a love of genre cinema. Selected films have been featured in curated Fangoria releases/collections, giving emerging directors and crews a chance to be seen by a dedicated horror audience. While the competition is not specifically targeted at high school students, it is open to emerging and independent filmmakers, so motivated high school creators with access to equipment, actors, and necessary permissions can potentially participate, provided they meet any age and consent requirements in a given year’s rules (some years may require entrants to be 18+). Benefits include exposure to Fangoria’s fanbase, the chance for official selection or awards, portfolio material for college applications or film programs, and experience working within professional expectations for genre festivals and competitions. Because **rules, age eligibility, and submission processes can vary by year or edition**, interested students should carefully review the latest official guidelines on Fangoria’s site or any linked submission platform (such as FilmFreeway or similar) before entering.