Welcome to
Filmsupply Editfest, the 30-day editing competition.

Yes. Submissions must be comprised of at least 51% Filmsupply footage.

Yes. The clip download limit from Filmsupply is 75 clips. You must use your unique Editfest download code (sent to your inbox). We recommend downloading watermarked preview files first and then swapping them out when your cut is finalized (most platforms allow media replacement).

No. Plan carefully — download watermarked previews first before using your final Editfest downloads. Your coupon code is valid for one-time use only.

Yes, provided you have the correct license. However, at least 51% of your submission must be Filmsupply footage, or you will be disqualified. No exceptions.

No. The Filmsupply and Musicbed licenses provided are for your Editfest 2025 submission only. You are granted a Web/Social license for your final submission video, allowing you to post your edit on social media. You may not use the clips for ad spend, financial gain, or other projects unless you purchase separate licenses.

Use the download buttons on the Editfest homepage to get access to the Starter Kit, which will give you step-by-step instructions on how to get access.

Yes. To submit, upload your film to Vimeo or YouTube and provide the URL in your submission form. Your video must be public or unlisted (private videos will not be accepted). All submissions must include the Editfest bumper at the beginning (provided in the Starter Kit).

No. Only finalists that meet Editfest guidelines will be published for public voting on the Editfest website starting October 18, 2025, 5:00 pm UTC.

No. Once you hit submit, that’s it. All submissions are final. There are no exceptions. You cannot make changes or resubmit if rejected.

No. Existing company logos are not permitted in any submission. All brands must be fictional.

Yes, but only one account should submit the film. Prize funds remain the same regardless of team size, and distribution of prizes is your responsibility.

No. The licenses you’ve been granted are for Editfest only.

Yes. You will be responsible for any shipping costs, duties, or taxes required in your country.

Yes! And you should encourage your network to vote too. Each person can vote once per day during the People’s Choice window.

No. Each winner will receive one award from the finalist pool.

No. Only one submission per person, team, or company is allowed.

Winners will be announced on the Editfest Blog and social media channels on October 31, 2025, 5:00 pm UTC.

No. One song must come from the Musicbed playlist provided in the Starter Kit, or through your Musicbed free trial. The song must be clearly audible in your edit and not buried in the mix.

You may only use them for your Editfest 2025 submission. To use them in other projects, you must purchase licenses separately.

You may include original audio you record and songs from the Editfest Starter Kit. You may not use dialog, sound effects, or audio from trailers, shows, or productions unless you have explicit licensing. If you'd like to use Musicbed's premium library of sound effects in your submission, you can sign up for a Musicbed free trial to get access.

Yes. Every submission must include the official Editfest bumper at the start, or it will be rejected. There are no exceptions.

Once submitted, you’ll receive a confirmation email. If your submission does not meet guidelines, it will be rejected — and you will not be able to resubmit.

After internal review for eligibility, finalists are passed to a panel of judges who score based on Concept, Storytelling, Emotion, and Technical Execution. Winners will be announced on October 31, 2025, 5:00 pm UTC.

One vote per person per day.

Vote counts are displayed on each finalist’s page.

People’s Choice voting opens on October 18, 2025, 5:00 pm UTC.

People’s Choice voting closes on October 24, 2025, 5:00 pm UTC.

The finalist with the most votes by October 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm UTC will be named the People’s Choice Winner.  The winner will not be announced until October 31 at 5:00 pm UTC.