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.

Awards & Prizes

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

Rules & Terms

Everyone in your team must be 24 years old or under, including yourself

Make sure you have written permission from everyone involved in your film (team members, actors, etc.)

You have permission to use any music or sound effects in your film

You have permission to use any stock images or videos that do not belong to you

You have an adult contact that is responsible for your entry, if you are under 16

Avoid explicit content - your film should not exceed an M “mature” rating