Let’s Make a Movie is a national film competition created by award-winning filmmaker Coke Daniels and Flixville USA, in partnership with Quiver Distribution and Lhoste Productions. One rising filmmaker will win a six-figure budget to produce a feature film, receiving hands-on guidance through every stage—from pitch to post-production. This competition is designed to spotlight underrepresented voices and provide a real opportunity for emerging talent to bring their vision to life.

Awards & Prizes

Six-figure production budget

Full support from pitch to post

Film distributed by Quiver Distribution

Rules & Terms

Eligibility:
Must be 18 years or older
Must be a U.S. resident
No representation (agent/manager) required

How to Enter:
Record a two-minute (max) video telling us about yourself.

DO NOT SUBMIT TRAILERS, SIZZLE REELS OR ANY OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

Introduce yourself and share:

Your name and background
Family life or upbringing
What inspired your journey into filmmaking
Why this opportunity would change your life
DO NOT mention your movie idea, script, or story concept.
DO NOT SUBMIT any scripts, loglines, pitch decks, or creative materials.

Keep your video under 2 minutes. Longer submissions will be automatically disqualified.

Video Format:
Horizontal (landscape)
MP4 or MOV format preferred
No larger than 100MB
Clearly lit and audible