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Fix the Pacing

Level 2150 XPBeginner45 sec

A short scene that drags. Re-cut it so every beat lands and nothing overstays its welcome.

OpenTue 8 Sept
Submissions closeThu 24 Sept
RatingUntil Wed 30 Sept
Results lockedWed 30 Sept

Results locked on Wed 30 Sept.

Your Task

Re-edit the supplied rough cut of a two-person scene down to 45 seconds. Keep the story intact, tighten the dialogue and find the one moment worth holding on.

  • 40 to 50 seconds
  • Keep every line that moves the story
  • 1080p, 24 fps

Six ways to win

Best OverallMost CreativeBest PacingBest StorytellingBest EffectsBest Newcomer

Every challenge hands out six awards, so a brilliant grade or a perfectly paced cut gets recognised even if it doesn’t top the overall board.