The Day One Film Challenge, formerly known as the Someday Challenge, is all about giving filmmaking a shot, and amplifying youth voices.
The challenge is open to anyone 24 and under, with multiple deadlines throughout the year. Participants stand a chance to win exciting prizes and take part in unique experiences.
Choose from the different categories:
Impact Shorts: Films under 10 min that are "Stories for a better tomorrow".
Short Shorts: Films under 1 min. Wrap up your message in 60 seconds (or less) in a vertical social media style reel.
Phone Shorts: Films under 5 min that are shot in a phone only.
"How To" Shorts: Films under 5 min that share the knowledge about something that matters to you!
Music Shorts: Music videos for a song you have permission to use.
We have multiple awards for the films entering the Film Challenge! Get ready to bring your A-Game and grab a chance to win these epic rewards.
* Day One Standout Winner
*Category Winners
Impact Shorts
Short Shorts
Phone Shorts
“How To” Shorts
Music Shorts
*Age Awards
Under 11
Under 14
Under 18
Under 25
*Community Awards
Whakitipuranga
Cultural (subject to funding)
Women in Film
Regional (Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington - subject to funding)
Craft Awards
Best Best Story (aka script)
Best Production Design
Best Editing
Best Performance
Best Cinematography
Best Animation
Wild Card