The 11th Hour Audio Challenge encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and unleashing your creative genius. Whether you’re an experienced audio producer or a passionate newcomer, this challenge is for you!
The rules are simple and flexible, allowing you to let your imagination and horrors run wild. Our judges will evaluate submissions based on originality, creativity, audio quality, and horror. The winners will be announced one week after Audio Drama Day, on Nov 7th.
Participants in the 11th Hour Audio Challenge not only have the chance to win recognition badges, but they also connect with a dynamic community of audio producers, designers, and talent. They are part of a network that conspires and collaborates, sharing knowledge, tutorials, and tools to enhance their audio horror production skills, create captivating audio shows, and be part of an unforgettable experience. Together, we’ll push the boundaries of audio drama and celebrate the power of storytelling.
Creator Recognition Awards
While the 11th Hour Audio Challenge is not a competition, we do like to recognize the hard work that goes into participating. Creators are required to produce an original audio horror show in just 28 days. A panel of 6 audio dramatists listened to each episode and selected a creator or production to receive a 2023 11th Hour Audio Challenge Badge.
Scream Quing
Award for the best voice acting performance in a horror show.
Erika Sanderson – The Vacant Sea – A Widows Walk & Alas, Poor Stewart
Ghoul’s Delight
Award for the best use of music or sound effects to create an eerie and haunting atmosphere.
Jim Cogan – Murder on the East Ward
Horror Buff
Award for the most accurate representation of a classic horror trope or sub-genre.
Paul Spencer – Red Wine for Red Meat
Nightmare Fuel
Award for the most spine-tingling and chilling moment in a horror show.
Phil Ryan – The Call Out
Horror Hype
Award for the best trailer or teaser for a horror show.
Tarn Arthurs & Zachary Whelan – The Meanderer
Horror FX
Award for the most impressive and realistic special effects in a horror show.
Caroline Mincks & Tal Minear – Phone Tag
Horror Fan Favorite
Award for the show that received the most downloads in the first week.
Red Wine for Red Meat
Want more? Listen! to all of the 11th Hour Audio Challenge productions.
Thank you, everyone, for your support and enthusiasm!
Together, we have conjured a hauntingly successful 11th Hour Audio Challenge! We continue to haunt the audio horror world with ghastly delight.
Special thanks to our panel of mystery judges for dedicating their ears to the cause. We’d also like to extend our gratitude to our harrowing host, Owen McCuen for his continued enthusiasm, dedication, and audio horror talent. And finally a special shoutout to Kessi Riliniki for creating the award badge designs.
May the shadows of our collective efforts continue to dance in the moonlight, and may our shared passion for the mysterious and uncanny flourish evermore.