black horror your way

poster competition

Think you can bring Black Horror— Your Way to life?

We’re calling all artists, designers, and visionaries to create a poster that reimagines Black horror through your lens — spooky, funny, dramatic, surreal, or something no one’s seen before.

How to Enter

Remix a classic (Get Out, Candyman, Blacula, Tales from the Hood) or invent something new.
Show us bold concepts, haunting colors, and original stories that celebrate Black creativity.

Prizes

  • 1st Place: SoBD merch + $50 gift card

  • 2nd Place: SoBD merch + $25 gift card

  • 3rd Place: SoBD merch

Key Dates

  • Submissions Open: Now

  • Deadline: Saturday, October 27 at 11:59 PM

  • Winners Announced: At SoBD’s Black Horror—Your Way event during the conference on October 31

  • Display: Finalists’ posters showcased at the event; winning designs featured across PV campus after SoBD 2025

Poster Requirements

  • Maximum size: 20 x 30 inches (portrait or landscape)

  • Bring your printed poster ready to display — we’ll provide easels and clips on October 31

Submission Guidelines

Submit your entry using the form [→ Submission Link] (replace with actual link).
Your submission must include:

  • Poster title

  • Your full name

  • PDF file (named FirstLast_PosterTitle.pdf)

Example: JordanSmith_BlackHorrorDreams.pdf

Submit your Black Horror Poster