The 2025 Single-Take Challenge

READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN - DQ'D FILMS WILL NOT BE REFUNDED! Before you create your film, the item which must be in EVERY film submitted is.. "The NUMBER TEN". The Number Ten does NOT need to be an important part of your story (and is not part of the judging), but you DO have to SHOW a number TEN (10) -or- have a character SAY the word "TEN" at some point in your film (in any context). It can be a calendar with the number Ten displayed prominently , it can be the word TEN shown somehow, etc. etc. WHEN YOU SUBMIT YOUR FILM, notify us when the "Ten" occurs in your film (example: "the female spy character says the words "Ten Victims" at the 2:13 mark in the film" or "a car turning down Tenth Street can be seen at the 4:21 mark").

And of course, each film submitted must be a single, continuous take film. NO cuts/hidden cuts, NO editing (other than sound, color correction, titles etc.) NOTE: EFFECTIVE with the 2020 Challenge - NO "speeding up" or time compression of the films. All films must be shot and shown in real-time.

Any questions - email us at Singletakechallenge@gmail.com.

Now you're ready to get started. After planning out your film: 1) shoot your film, any length up to 8 minutes long max including credits. Don't forget to show or say the clue "TEN" in there somewhere! 2) Submit your film on this website. Enter by June 15, 2025 for the discounted rate of only $20. 3) Tell us where we can see or hear the clue " TEN" in your film.

>>>PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FILM VIA YOUTUBE LINK<<<

Now for the fine print:

GENERAL RULES
RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Films must not exceed 8 minutes in length, including credits.
2. All non-English language films must have English subtitles or no dialogue.
3. A separate entry fee is required for each submission.
4. Submissions may NOT be withdrawn from the Festival once they have been entered, except at the sole discretion of the Festival.
5. All selected films may be excerpted (up to 2 minutes) for publicity purposes. Films submitted agree to be aired on Tampa Bay Entertainment and Education Network television and/or other venues.
6. After selection, notification letters will be sent electronically: please provide an email address.
7. Films are to be submitted via this web page unless specifically approved by the Festival.
8. Projects MUST be completed specifically for this Festival per the requirements above.
9. Filmmaker MUST have proper license to all copyrighted music, video, and images projected in their short film.
10. By entering the Challenge, you agree to abide by the rules. Films that are determined to have used FX to achieve the impression of single take will be disqualified.

As we have no real way to prove whether entrants' films are true single-takes, we are relying upon the honor system. By submitting your film, you are attesting to the fact that your film was shot in one single, continuous take with no cuts or edits.

GOOD LUCK