Scariest Photo Contest Finalists! VOTE NOW!

The producers of Ghosts Don't Exist have reviewed hundreds of Ghost Capture submissions, and have painstakingly selected the top 10 finalists for our Scariest Photo Contest! Now, it's up to YOU to vote for the winner! Let's take a closer look at each entry, shall we? Here they are, in no particular order:




We're not sure what the doctor/scientist is doing in his office, but that's a very creepy visage lurking behind him in entry #1.




A striking scene in black and white, this dinner table in entry #2 appears to have a supernatural guest.




Our third entry features a trio of ghostly children lurking in the hall. Waiting to play with you... forever...




Entry #4 conjures up memories of early spirit photography... and eerie Victorian ghosts in top hats hanging out in corners.




Number 5 appears to be a rustic fireside setting, perhaps revealing an early settler who still lingers on the premises.




Our 6th entry illustrates why one should always keep their doors locked.




Entry number 7 appears to be a candid shot of two gentlemen outdoors. But look closer at the window directly behind them...




Number 8 is a lovely family portrait from a happy occasion... with an ever-so subtle spirit joining the pose.




Dramatic lighting paints the ancient stone walls in our 9th entry, which literally contains a figure in the shadows.




And last but certainly not least, our 10th entry very clearly depicts an ominous spectre at the top of the stairs. Do NOT go up there.

Use the poll at the top right of this page to cast your vote now!
The winner will receive a $20 iTunes gift card, courtesy of Ghost Capture! Voting will remain open throughout the month of March. Stay tuned for more contests in the near future, and thanks for continuing to make Ghost Capture a spooky success!

Fun Before the Festival: Come Celebrate With Us at Midtown Loft!

With all the hoopla over Ghosts Don't Exist closing out the DC Independent Film Festival, we want to celebrate our sold-out premiere—with YOU! Knowing that some of you may not be able to stay for the DCIFF Closing Ceremony after the film Sunday night, we hope you'll join us the night before—Saturday night, March 13th at the Midtown Loft in Washington, DC.




From 7–9PM, they've graciously offered to host an exclusive, closed reception for fans of Ghosts Don't Exist! There's no entry fee and no tickets are required (you will have to pay your own bar/menu tab, however!)

Come downtown and hang out with the 19th + Wilson team and GDE cast and crew a whole day BEFORE the premiere, and make it a Ghosts Don't Exist weekend! With the sellout crowd on Sunday, the premiere promises to be a bit hectic; we want to make sure we have the chance to visit with each of you! Saturday night at the Midtown Loft is the perfect opportunity to do so.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13TH
7–9PM
(doors will open to the general public after 9PM, but we can stay as long as we like!)

MIDTOWN LOFT
Third Floor 1219 Connecticut Ave., NW Washington, DC
Metro Access: less than 2 blocks. (Located directly between the Dupont Circle and Farragut North Metro stations on the Red Line.)

Please note:
NO ONE UNDER 21 IS ALLOWED.
(Sorry—it's not our call!)

If you're planning to attend, please RSVP now so that your name will be on the list at the door! You can RSVP by simply adding your name here, or confirming your attendance on the Facebook event page.

Having Fun with The Sun

Life often does imitate art. That's the thought that came to mind when Ghosts Don't Exist's very own Josh Davidson tipped us off to a story he'd caught last week on CNN, about a construction worker in England who'd apparently captured a ghost in a mobile photo he'd taken while demolishing an old school. Josh immediately recognized the "ghost" as one of the new images available in our iPhone app, Ghost Capture.



What makes this even more hilarious is the fact that Josh portrays a skeptic in the film—David Sherman, the author out to disprove and debunk ghost hunting as pure hokum.

We've subsequently done a little research, and while there's no trace of the story on CNN.com as of yet, it seems to have originated in the Daily Mail and The Sun—two of the most popular news sites in the UK!

The reader comments are equally entertaining, as some of the theories are out there to say the least. Many cite the odd proportions of the ghost as basis for its being a fake; others insist that it's authentic for a number of reasons—including one who claims to be "mildly psychic" and senses "a connection to the boy". Allllrighty then.

After 170 responses to the Daily Mail article, the site finally disabled additional comments when an apt viewer alerted them to the truth: that this was obviously the result of the Ghost Capture iPhone app.



Another site, ghosttheory.com, does a great job debunking the article, and giving credit where credit is due.

Recently, a similar prank made its way into SyFy.com's Ghost Hunters forum.

Of course, all of this is great publicity for Ghost Capture, which has enjoyed another spike in global popularity—especially in Great Britain. The free version is currently #5 of all free photography apps in the UK, while the .99c version has risen to #14. Here in the US, the free version has climbed back to the #9 spot. More importantly, all users of the app are exposed to Ghosts Don't Exist—which was the whole point all along.

So keep your eyes peeled for any familiar "ghosts" that may spring up on the news these days, and let us know if you spot them, too!

DCIFF After-Party Ticket Info

We trust that everyone who plans to attend the Ghosts Don't Exist premiere at the DC Independent Film Festival has already purchased your tickets, as there may only be a handful left! We're excited to see everyone at what looks to be a sold-out show!

Now, there's even more DCIFF news: they've updated their website to sell tickets to the after-party/closing night festivities, which includes the official Closing Ceremony, a Best of Fest montage of clips from this year's feature films, and the Closing Reception itself—which should feature music, food and drinks. Of course, the actual film festival AWARDS will be presented at this ceremony, too—we hope you'll be there to help cheer on Ghosts Don't Exist!

Tickets to the Closing Night event are $20 each, (or $25 at the door) and it's the perfect opportunity to mingle with the 19W team, GDE cast and crew, all the DCIFF filmmakers, and more! The ceremony takes place immediately after the screening, at the same location. We hope you'll stick around and help us celebrate GDE closing out the DC Independent Film Festival in style!

Ticket Confusion? This Should Help...

We've gotten some questions about purchasing tickets from the DCIFF website, which could be confusing at times; so we wanted to clarify things a bit. There was also some confusion about exactly what's being shown during the March 14th 4:30-7:30 block that includes Ghosts Don't Exist, and when our film will actually start. Hopefully this will help:

"Twilight Zone" is merely the THEME of the 4:30 block that we're in—it's not a film itself. The DCIFF schedule lists "Twilight Zone, Animation, 109 minutes," which may have added to the confusion. In reality, there are only two short films (2-minutes and 7-minutes, respectively) that will run before Ghosts Don't Exist (which is 100 minutes long).

There will also be a Q & A session with the filmmakers, and time to mingle!

Thanks for your support, and we certainly look forward to seeing you all at the premiere!

~ The team at 19th + Wilson

Calling All Scary Photos!!

The Ghost Capture Gallery has received thousands of creative uploads over the past few months, and now we're putting out the call for your scariest Ghost Capture yet!

Starting March 1st, we'll post our Top 10 finalists here on the blog—and we want YOU to choose the scariest of them all!

Submit your creepiest Ghost Capture creations by February 28th to be considered for the Top 10, and keep tabs on the blog throughout March to vote for your favorite.

And of course, if you haven't already downloaded it, be sure to get the new, enhanced version of Ghost Capture with 30 ghosts! Every download helps us promote Ghosts Don't Exist!

Tickets for the DC Independent Film Festival - NOW AVAILABLE!

Thank you to all who have been patiently waiting for the 2010 DC Independent Film Festival tickets to become available. Ghosts Don't Exist will be closing out the festival on Sunday, March 14th, at 4:30pm.

There are 2 ways to get tickets.

1- You can purchase tickets specifically for the last day using this link: http://dciff.bside.com/2010/schedule/week/2010-03-12_2010-03-14. This will give you access to the 4:30pm "Twilight Zone Session" where 2 short films; "Back To Life" and "When It Will Be Silent" will also be shown along with Ghosts Don't Exist. Purchasing tickets using this option will also allow you to print out your tickets. Tickets are $10 each.

2- If you're planning on bringing a group of people you might want to consider buying the Festival "10" pack which is available here: http://www.dciff.org/passes.shtml. These are general admission tickets allowing you to watch 10 different "sessions" throughout the duration of the festival or using all 10 tickets for 1 screening. If you choose this option, your tickets will be held at Will Call under the purchaser's name. No tickets will be sent through the mail. The 10 pack is $50, giving you 10 tickets for $5 each.

*Make sure when you purchase this 10 pack, you note in the PayPal comment section that you want to attend the Ghosts Don't Exist screening. This will allow them to track ticket sales so everyone gets in.

Don't wait until the last minute, seating may be limited so make sure to get your tickets now! Everyone at 19W is excited to see you at our first film festival and we want to thank everyone for all your support!