By LawInspectsYes, the Face of Halloween is legit. See, Halloween is just around the corner, and now you must be hearing a lot about something called the Face of Halloween Contest, right? Well, for those who have little to no idea about it, this contest is run by the people who have already run a successful campaign or contest in the past by the name of “Face of Horror.” But if you’re somehow confused about it and have seen a lot of people talking about different stuff, then let’s get to the legitimacy part of it all to clear up your doubts. Here we go.
What Exactly Is the Face of Halloween Contest?
It is very important to mention first of all that the Face of Halloween is a web-based costume photo contest that is centered basically around fans of Halloween. If you get your scariest or most imaginative/creative photo submitted, then the public will have the opportunity to vote for their favorites. And of course, the winner will receive a nice monetary prize.
We’re talking about:
- $13,000 in cash
- A professional photoshoot with Kane Hodder (the horror icon)
- A feature in Rue Morgue Magazine
This contest comes from the same folks who previously managed the “Face of Horror” contest, only with a new theme and a new name. Additionally, the backing of notable figures such as Jamie Lee Curtis is one of the factors that make this competition more visible and viral among others.
How Does the Contest Work?
Let us move on to discuss how the contest functions because this is the point at which things become fascinating. The voting system is what attracts the most attention.
Here’s how it’s set up:
- You get 1 free vote every 24 hours (usually by logging in via Facebook).
- If you want more votes, you’ll have to pay for them.
Each paid vote = $1, and the money is given as a donation to Starlight Children’s Foundation (a verified and registered charity).
The competition proceeds through several rounds, and the votes can be reset in each round. Therefore, if you want to make it through to the next round, you will probably need to continue receiving those votes, and that could mean spending more money.
That is the stage when lots of people ask questions, and we’ll deal with that very soon.
Is It Legit or Not?
Well, the short and sweet answer is Yes, it’s legit.
This contest is supported by a legally recognized non-profit, and the money that is donated is given to the Starlight Children’s Foundation, an organization that takes care of very sick kids. Moreover, winners from past iterations of the contest have obtained the awards.
Yet this is the main point where things become complicated. Many individuals are of the opinion that the term “contest” to describe it is not quite appropriate. The reason? The reason is that the winner most times turns out to be the one who gets the most money (like, the most votes), rather than the one with the best or scariest photo.
Basically, it operates not just as a fundraising campaign with the award being the only prize, but also as a non-traditional talent-based photo competition.