At Musicbed, we believe pairing the right music with the right moving picture can create a moment that changes everything. That belief lives at the heart of Musicbed Challenge, our annual filmmaking competition designed to push filmmakers like you toward powerful creative breakthrough experiences. This year, participants will be competing for their part of a prize pool valued at over $100K.
Filmmakers will have just 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. Everything else you need to know about the competition can be found in the free Musicbed Challenge Starter Kit.
The Judges
This year’s judges are simply some of the best and brightest in the business—a genuine who’s who of filmmaking talent. They’ll be scoring submissions based on the following criteria: craft, song use, storytelling, and creativity.
The Prizes
As we mentioned before, this year’s winners—Best Narrative, Best Spec Ad, Best Documentary, and People’s Choice—will split over $100K in film grants, high-end filmmaking tools, and creative assets. Here’s what’s on the line.
Per Category—Narrative, Spec Ad, and Documentary
- $15,000 Grant
- Freefly Systems Wave High-Speed Camera
- GoPro Hero10 Black, plus accessories
- Vault Rentals Custom Camera Package
- $500 Teradek Gift Card
- $500 SmallHD Gift Card
- $500 Wooden Camera Gift Card
- $1,000 Filmsupply onsite licensing credit
- RØDE gear bundle, custom to category
- BOOM Library Annual Subscription—The Complete BOOM Ultimate Sound Effects Bundle
- WeTransfer Annual Premium Subscription
- Musicbed Annual Subscription
People’s Choice
- $5,000 Grant
- Musicbed Sessions Package Including:
- 1 Invitation to an exclusive live recording at Musicbed HQ
- $1,000 in travel and accommodations
- $1,000 Filmsupply onsite licensing credit
- RØDE gear bundle
- BOOM Library Annual Subscription—The Complete BOOM Ultimate Sound Effects Bundle
- WeTransfer Annual Premium Subscription
- Musicbed Annual Subscription
Ready to rise to the challenge? Submissions open April 12 and close on May 10. Download the Starter Kit now, and show the world what you’re made of—you just might win big. Good luck!
