Think you can make a film in a weekend? Prove it.

You have 48 hours. Write it, shoot it, edit it, deliver it. All in Sussex.

The Challenge: Create a short film from scratch in just 48 hours. Every frame must be shot in Sussex. Every second counts.

How It Works:

• Enter for £10 per film
• Friday 5th December, 9:00pm: Receive your mandatory elements
• Sunday 7th December, 11:59pm: Upload your finished film via the provided link

The Prize: The winning film screens at Made in Sussex Film Festival 2026, competing for the £10,000 Best Director Prize sponsored by Clear Futures.

The Rules:

• Film must be made entirely in Sussex
• Must include all mandatory elements
• Maximum length: 5 minutes
• 48 hours from start to finish
• Submit by deadline or you're disqualified

No second chances. No extensions. Just pure filmmaking under pressure.

Are you up for it?