Sequels are the best! You’ve got standout classics like Terminator 2, Rush Hour 2, Rocky II – and perhaps the sequel of the century – MAKE IT EPIC 2.0! (Bew! Bew! Cue Airhorns!) Take the challenge of the year where you choose a song, create a video of an ordinary object, and #MAKEITEPIC!

We call on all creatives to take the challenge of the moment! For this super epic event, we have partnered with Musicbed which is supplying the music with their specially curated MAKE IT EPIC playlist. Together, we ask that you film an ordinary object, edit your video with the music, then upload your creation to Instagram and this Google Form. Be sure to add the hashtag #MakeItEpic and tag @filmmakers_academy and @musicbed. 

MAKE IT EPIC Deadline

While the deadline was originally set for November 11, 2022, we have extended it due to popular demand! Submission numbers aren’t slowing so we are embracing the EPIC!

NEW SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 18th by 11:59 PM PST. 

WHAT IS MAKE IT EPIC CHALLENGE 2.0? 

The original MAKE IT EPIC Challenge launched at the height of 2020. It brought thousands of creatives together at an isolating time to compete for the title of MOST EPIC! 

Like most great sequels, MAKE IT EPIC 2.0 not only stands on its own two feet, but it will be even better than the OP! We’re talking bigger explosions. Impossible stakes. And so many twists and turns, you won’t know which way is up when the credits roll. Plus, this time we have a sidekick in Musicbed. 

Once you create and upload your video (following the submission guidelines outlined below), our judges will choose the MOST EPIC and grant them a place in Valhalla and bestow lots of cool goodies. That’s right, the Top 3 winners will receive thousands of dollars worth of prizes. 

WATCH OUR EXAMPLE VIDEO 

Need some inspiration? Don’t know where to start? Watch the video below to learn about the MAKE IT EPIC Challenge. 

Once you create and upload your video (following the submission guidelines outlined below), our judges will choose the MOST EPIC and grant them a place in Valhalla and bestow lots of cool goodies. That’s right, the Top 3 winners will receive thousands of dollars worth of prizes. 

THE PRIZES 

The MAKE IT EPIC Challenge 2.0 prizes are off the hook! Filmmakers Academy, Musicbed, BLUESHAPE, and ShotDeck are offering thousands of dollars worth of prizes. We’re talking free memberships, coveted subscriptions, and battery products. 

1ST PLACE

• ($1200 Credit) Small Business Musicbed Subscription
• ($1000 Value) 2x Blueshape 95Wh Mini Batteries & Charger
• ($500 Value) Tiffen Black Pro-Mist Filter 1/4
• ($396 Value) Annual FA Subscription
• ($100 Value) 1-Year ShotDeck Subscription 

2ND PLACE 

• ($349 Value) Lowel Blender XL LED Light
• ($250 Credit) Musicbed Subscription
• ($250 Credit) Blueshape Battery Coupon
• ($198 Value) 6-Month FA Subscription
• ($50 Value) 6-month ShotDeck Subscription

3RD PLACE

• ($250 Credit) Musicbed Subscription
• ($149 Value) Lowel Ego LED Light
• ($100 Credit) Blueshape Battery Coupon
• ($79 Value) 1-Month FA membership

MAKE IT EPIC 2.0 JUDGES 

This year’s judges are comprised of industry leaders! It’s pretty cool to have your video reviewed by these kinds of decision-makers and creatives. 

On the judging panel is Grammy-nominated producer Jamee Ranta, award-winning cinematographer Shane Hurlbut, ASC, renowned cinematographer Lawrence Sher, ASC, acclaimed commercial director Jane Qian, industry-regarded director/executive producer Lindsey Hagen, luminary hairstylist Camille Friend, and accomplished cinematographer Justin Jones. 

MAKE IT EPIC CHALLENGE 2.0 RULES 

The MAKE IT EPIC Challenge 2.0 submission guidelines are a little different from the original challenge, so pay close attention in order to be considered. 

• First, choose a song from Musicbed’s MAKE IT EPIC playlist. 
• Then, film an ordinary object of your choice (60 seconds or less) and edit it with the music. 
• We also encourage additional sound effects to sell the epicness of your idea. 
• And then upload your creation to BOTH Instagram and our Google Form. 

(Here’s the thing, we can’t consider your creation unless you upload it to the Google Form in addition to Instagram, so please don’t forget that last step! 😅)