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Ghosts, ghouls and zombies rejoice, it’s time for you to judge the People’s Choice award in the inaugural Halloween Video Contest sponsored by the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Hawaii News Now.
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AND THE FINALISTS ARE:
>> “The Creature,” by Noah Kiriu, 16, Moanalua High School
>> “The Closet,” by Jespah Koja, daughter Aislin Koja, 11, and Grace Grange, 10
>> “Honeymoon,” by Jeff and Claudia Wallace, Kahuku
>> “Mililani Massacre,” by Mililani High School ninth-graders Jarod Miyake, Kekoa Hawelu, Chaz Horie, Ramsey Tacadena and Elijah Hatcher
>> “The Revelation Project,” by Christian Gutierrez, 15, Punahou School
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Beginning at noon today, we’ll post YouTube links to the five finalists so you can watch. The video with the most views by noon Tuesday will be the winner.
Find the video links at HonoluluPulse.com and HawaiiNewsNow.com. Results will be announced on the websites Tuesday afternoon.
The People’s Choice winner will receive $100, an $80 gift certificate for Wahoo’s Fish Taco and bragging rights at the next zombie apocalypse.
When it comes to horror films in Hawaii, there is no shortage of aspiring directors. We received 19 spooky entries, including several done by high school students and younger teenagers.
Zombies were popular. Screaming girls, too. Some of the amateur filmmakers employed the "found footage" technique and others have monsters in their home. And there was no shortage of special effects, splashy title sequences and eerie background music to enhance the scares.
Don’t forget, our panel of professional mad scientists will also review the five finalists and award the winner a $300 cash prize.
Finalists will be featured on Hawaii News Now "Sunrise" starting Oct. 29, with the winner announced Oct. 31.
