About this challenge

Ready to brew up some creativity? Tap into the spirit of Halloween with your spooky effects! Submit your Halloween-themed creation by November 10 for a chance to win up to $2,000!

What we’re looking for

Create a Halloween effect that falls under one of the following categories:

AI Art: Use AI Art Texture to conjure up spooky characters, crafting eerie and one-of-a-kind designs

Game: Craft a fun, interactive game filled with Halloween elements—think candy, ghosts, or thrilling adventures!

@hikaristudios
Impossible Draw Jack O Latern #impossible #viral #foryou #tiktokgaming #halloween #october #anxiety
♬ Eu Sento Gabu! – PXLWYSE

@mommasparkleseffectqueen
Love my name as Halloween candies #name #halloweencandy #candy #trickortreat #happyhalloween #keyboard #halloweenfilter @Clarence Adriell
♬ original sound – CEO of new effects

Green Screen: Create a green screen effect where users can upload their own photos and turn them into haunting Halloween masterpieces

@rinko709
♬ 돈 – GEUNSU

@allforgreenscreen
Photo-upload effect for Halloween🥹😍
♬ Halloween – TonsTone

Tips

Use the latest Effect House version

Remember to update Effect House to the latest version to use our newest tool features, templates, and assets!

Templates

Need more inspiration? Check out these templates that are widely used for viral effects!

Spirit Hunter
Head Distortion
Keep the Candle Lit

Assets

Explore and import Halloween-inspired assets in Asset Library (check out the Stickers and Backgrounds categories)!

Eligibile regions

Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras,Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Réunion, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The People’s Republic of Bangladesh, The Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, The United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam

Prizes

Challenge Champion (1): $2,000 USD

Best AI Art (2): $500 USD

Best Game (2): $500 USD

Best Green Screen (2): $500 USD

How to enter

Download and create your effect using Effect House
On the Publish Effect form, complete the required fields and select Halloween Effect Challenge under Challenge
Click Next to review your submission
Click Submit and you’re all set!

Submission timeline

Submission start date: October 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM PST

Submission End Date: November 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST

Winners announcement date: November 30, 2024

Frequently asked questions

Visit here for full terms and conditions. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. The Challenge Period is between Oct 15,2024 at 10:00 AM PST to Nov 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. Open to legal residents of a region where Effect House and TikTok are available and who are at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority, at the time of entry. Enter by submitting an effect as described in the terms between Oct 15,2024 at 10:00 AM PST to Nov 10, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. Seven (7) winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on specific criteria set out in the terms. Username and profile picture of winner[s] will be displayed. Reward:

Challenge Champion (1): $2,000

Best AI Art (2): $500

Best Game (2): $500

Best Green Screen (2): $500

Limit of 1 Reward per person/Challenge. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received.

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