The First 10-Second Film Competition: Congratulations to the Winner and All Participants!
Every film competition is subjective—no one truly knows what works. Competing in art is a bit absurd, but that’s not the point. It’s about coming together and creating. If it pushed you to make or share something, that’s the real win.
It brings me great joy to officially wrap up the first-ever 10-Second Film Competition — and to share a heartfelt congratulations with our winner and all those who dared to tell a full story in just ten seconds!
Learn more, submit your project, and be part of the growing 10-Second Filmmaker movement and next competition.
Winner: “Wander” by Ralston Vaz
Ralston’s film stood out for its eerie world-building, emotional resonance, gripping storytelling, and striking cinematography. In just ten seconds, “Wander” managed to transport us into a fully realized moment — unsettling, beautiful, and memorable. It’s a true testament to the power of vision and precision, even in the shortest format.
Every film competition is subjective—no one truly knows what works. Competing in art is a bit absurd, but that’s not the point. It’s about coming together and creating. If it pushed you to make and share it, that's how everyone wins :)
I want to give a big thank you to everyone who submitted their films and embraced the challenge. It was deeply inspiring to watch how each of you crafted clear, compelling stories — with a beginning, middle, and end — inside such a tight container.
A special thank-you goes out to our five talented participants - Your creativity, courage, and storytelling talent made this competition a joy to witness. I’m truly grateful for your work:
- Ralston Vaz
- Yulia Petrauskas (Episcene Studios)
- Mudasir Shora
- Oscar Lin
- Lee Halvorsen
We’re keeping the momentum going! The Second Round of the 10-Second Film Competition is now open, with a deadline of August 1st, 2025. If you missed the first round, this is your chance to jump in.
Winners of each round receive:
- 12-month full access to Skillshare
- A private Zoom session with me
- Feedback on your upcoming projects
- A public interview on my site
- A badge/Laurel for your CV or applications
- Access to my film collection
