Article 1 – Organizer
The contest is organized by the Italian Horror Fantasy Fest (IHFF).
Article 2 – Eligibility
The contest is open to everyone, regardless of age. Participation is free of charge.
Article 3 – How to Participate
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Find the track “Dance of Shadows” by Vertigometal in the music libraries available on major social platforms.
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Create your own original choreography (solo, duo, or group).
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Record a video of your performance.
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Share the video on Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook with the hashtag #DanceOfShadowsIHFF and tag the official IHFF accounts.
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Ensure your profile is public so the video can be viewed by the jury.
Article 4 – Deadlines
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Contest opens: August 25, 2025
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Submission deadline: October 25, 2025
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Winner announcement: during the Italian Horror Fantasy Fest 2025
Article 5 – Judging Criteria
Entries will be judged by a panel of IHFF staff and artistic cast members, based on:
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Originality of the choreography
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Creativity of the performance
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Connection to the spirit of “Dance of Shadows”
Article 6 – Prize
The winner will receive an exclusive invitation for two people to the Halloween Dinner at IHFF 2025, together with the Festival’s artistic cast and staff.
The prize is non-transferable and cannot be converted into cash.
Article 7 – Responsibility
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Participants guarantee that their performance is original and does not infringe third-party rights.
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By entering, participants authorize IHFF to share, publish, and use their videos for promotional purposes related to the Festival, with no territorial or time limits.
Article 8 – Acceptance of Rules
Participation in the contest implies full acceptance of these official rules.