Just like other contenders in AMC Fearfest video contest last year, D. Ryan Reeb's short film Trash Night depicts his greatest fear. But is it taking out the garbage or encountering zombies? Whatever it is, his short charmed guest judge / horror auteur Rob Zombie enough to win the grand prize: $4000. Reeb speaks to AMCtv.com about his reaction to the big news, the highlights of making Trash Night and his plans for the future. His short will air tonight on AMC during the Fear Friday broadcast of Return to House on Haunted Hill at 11PM.

Q: What were you doing when you got the news that you'd won?

A: I was on my lunch break from work with my fiance and felt my phone vibrate. I almost choked on my lunch.

Q: Which entry -- besides your own -- was your favorite?

A: I felt that everyone who shot a video for this contest did a wonderful job... I must admit, I especially enjoyed the Ice Cream Man video.