We’re all about creative constraints. In fact, we’ve explored the topic several times in blog posts and conversations with filmmakers, the idea that limitations can spark something in our creative brains to step up and take a challenge. But, even further than that, our constraints aren’t just a good exercise in creativity — sometimes they’re the entire reason to create. That’s why we’re excited to announce this year’s Musicbed Challenge.
Start something. Finish something. Create momentum and move forward with Musicbed Challenge, a 30-day filmmaking competition designed to inspire creative breakthrough.
Filmmakers have 30 days to submit a film that fits into one of these categories: Narrative, Spec Ad, or Documentary. Submissions must include music from a pre-selected Musicbed playlist. Before you begin, make sure you’ve downloaded the free Musicbed Challenge Starter Kit—it has everything else you need to know.
The Judges
A panel of 13 industry-leading judges will score submissions based on the following criteria: creativity, craft, storytelling, and song use. Learn more about this year’s judges here.
The Prizes
This year’s winners—Best Narrative, Best Spec Ad, Best Documentary, and People’s Choice—will split over $60K in film grants, high-end filmmaking tools, and creative assets.
Per Category—Narrative, Spec Ad, and Documentary
- $10K Grant
- Musicbed Business one year subscription
- Saturation 1-Year Production Membership
- $2,000 Filmsupply licensing credit
- ACIDBITE Complete Acid Collection
- ShotDeck 1-Year Subscription
- Nanlite FC-300B
- Assemble Starter Plan
- $1000 AbelCine Rental and Training Credit
- $300 Teradek Credit
- $250 LensProToGo Gear Credit
- $100 SmallHD Credit
- $100 Wooden Camera Credit
People’s Choice
- Musicbed Business One-Year Subscription
- Saturation One-Year Production Membership
- $1000 Filmsupply licensing credit
- ACIDBITE Complete Acid Collection
- ShotDeck 1-Year Subscription
- Nanlite FC-300B
- Assemble Starter Plan
- $1000 AbelCine Rental and Training Credit
- $300 Teradek Credit
- $250 LensProToGo Gear Credit
- $100 SmallHD Credit
- $100 Wooden Camera Credit
Submissions open July 16 and close on August 15 at noon CDT. Download the Starter Kit for everything you need to know. Good luck!
