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Cut a 30s TikTok

Level 5250 XPIntermediate30 sec

Turn raw talking-head footage into a fast-paced short-form edit with strong hooks and clean pacing.

OpenSun 18 Oct

Submissions closeSun 1 Nov

RatingUntil Fri 6 Nov

Results lockedFri 6 Nov

Submissions close in … · Sun 1 Nov, 16:28 UK time

Brief Rules Assets Entries 342 Results

Results lock on Fri 6 Nov. These awards will be handed out:

Best OverallHighest adjusted score

Most CreativeHighest score for creativity

Best PacingHighest score for pacing

Best StorytellingHighest score for storytelling

Best EffectsHighest score for effects

Best NewcomerHighest-rated editor at Level 6 or below

What’s wrong with it?

ReasonSexual content involving a childTerrorism or violent extremismThreats or encouraging violenceEncouraging suicide or self-harmHate, harassment or bullyingSexual or graphic contentSomething else illegalUses my work without permissionCheating or rating manipulationBreaks the footage or AI rulesSpam, scam or impersonationSomething else

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Footage by: Maya Brooks
Entries: 342
Credits for taking part: +25
XP for taking part: +25
XP for a 5.0 score: +250
Trending bonus: +50 XP

How you’re scored

Editors rate your cut blind, after watching at least 80% of it.
Five criteria, each with a written guide for every score.
You’re scored once you have 6 ratings. Rivals’ unusually low ratings are left out.
You get 25 XP for taking part, then 250 × your score ÷ 5 when results are out.
Reach the Trending top 10 for a +50 XP bonus.

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