Video is the dominant communication medium of our generation. This project exists to make sure access to serious feedback from industry professionals and resources is not limited by polish, resources, or connections.”
Why This Matters
Output-only contests reward budget. Flare uses process-first scoring to keep judging fair when resources differ.
We score decisions, not gear
Output-only contests reward budget and access. Flare grades reasoning, iteration, and constraints so thinking wins.
Equity by design
Process-first scoring reduces the advantage of expensive resources and gives every editor a fair shot.
Feedback you can use
Rubric-aligned scores and notes show what worked, what didn't, and how your choices landed.
A competition designed for clarity.
From screening to final awards, the entire process is built to reward intention, craft, and growth.
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CategoriesCinematic + VFX and Motion + Innovation
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Review RoundsScreening, judging, and final awards.
40%
Process WeightHow you think matters most.
$0
Entry FeeFree to enter worldwide.
For Participants
A quick starter so you know exactly how to prepare, what to submit, and what you get back.
How to prepare
- Save version milestones and timeline screenshots.
- Capture key decision points and constraints.
- Collect references and before/after frames.
What you submit
- A 3-minute max video (YouTube/Vimeo).
- A 200-500 word process statement.
- Verification code + Project ID in the description.
What you get back
- Process-weighted scores with rubric breakdowns.
- Actionable feedback on decisions and craft.
- Finalist showcase opportunities.
How We Evaluate
A published rubric. No guesswork.
Every submission is judged against clear criteria. The rubric is public, and every score follows it.
View full rubricProcess Quality
25%Creative methodology, iteration, and exploration.
Decision Clarity
15%Articulation of creative choices and intent.
Craft Execution
25%Technical proficiency, attention to detail, and polish.
Originality
20%Distinctive voice and innovative approaches.
Constraint Handling
15%Creative problem-solving within limitations.
The Difference
We reward the thinking behind the edit.
Most competitions reward polish. Flare rewards the decisions, experiments, and constraints that shape the final cut.
Prove through process
Your decision-making process accounts for 40% of your score. We want to understand why you made each choice.
Growth over perfection
Show us your iterations. Version 1 to version 3 tells us more than a perfect final export.
Constraints as craft
Working within limitations reveals true creative problem-solving.
Transparency
Anonymous judging. Published rubrics. No favoritism. Every score is earned.
Categories
Two distinct paths for your work.
One submission per category. Choose the lane that best reflects your process and style.
Submission Playbook
Turn your process into proof.
Three steps keep your submission clear, credible, and easy to judge. Show the thinking, then show the final cut.
Capture the process
Save version milestones, timeline screenshots, and what changed between cuts.
Write the process statement
200-500 words on decisions, constraints, and how the edit evolved.
Tag and submit
Add your verification code, submit the YouTube or Vimeo link, then add the Project ID.
Video length
3 minutes max
Process statement
200-500 words
Video link
YouTube or Vimeo
Submission codes
Verification + Project ID
2026 Timeline
Clear milestones, published early.
Submissions open
Feb 28
Deadline
Jun 30
Finalists announced
Jul 30
Winners revealed
Aug 15
Eligibility
Built for young editors.
Open to video editors under 18 years of age. No entry fee. No geographic restrictions. One submission per category.
Submit Your Process
Your process is your proof.
Submissions will open February 28. Join the global review and show how your ideas evolve into a final cut.
Process Review Dispatch
Milestone-only updates on submissions, judging, and the final rubric. Judging is planned for this summer.
Next Issue Preview
- Submission window and deadline confirmation
- Final rubric adjustments and scoring examples
- Judge panel onboarding and summer schedule
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