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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.

OpenSat 26 Sept

Submissions closeMon 12 Oct

RatingUntil Sun 18 Oct

Results lockedSun 18 Oct

Results locked on Sun 18 Oct.

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Brief Rules Assets Entries 281 Results

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.

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