LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art), London Film School, and RD Content are proud to announce the launch of the 2Day Film Challenge, an international 48-hour filmmaking competition.
Bringing together three leading institutions across performance, filmmaking and production, the initiative creates a unique platform for collaboration and discovery within the global screen industries.
Finalists will have their films screened at a live gala event on Saturday 19 September at LAMDA, with awards including £20,000 worth of equipment hire, fast-tracked MA applications to London Film School and cash prizes.
Submissions for the 2Day Film Challenge are now officially open.
How it works
Filmmakers will be given a brief released online on Friday 3 July. From that moment, they will have just 48 hours to write, shoot and edit a three to five minute film before submitting it for consideration.
A shortlist of selected films will then be reviewed by a panel of judges, with the top entries screened at the gala final in London.
Industry judges and final gala
The competition will be judged by a panel featuring some of the UK’s leading filmmakers and actors, including acclaimed filmmaker, and legendary LFS alumnus, Mike Leigh alongside other distinguished industry figures, to be announced.
The judging process will culminate in a live event where selected films will be screened on the big screen. Winners announced on the night.
A global platform with industry backing
Unlike traditional competitions, the 2Day Film Challenge is open to all, with no prior experience required. LAMDA, London Film School and RD Content are united in a shared goal to remove barriers to entry and create opportunities for undiscovered voices.
With an international focus at its core, the competition encourages submissions from all over the world, celebrating diverse perspectives, storytelling styles and creative approaches.
Prizes and opportunities
Winners will receive a combination of cash prizes and industry support, alongside access to professional resources across all three partners.
Prizes include:
- Cash awards for top-placed films
- £20k worth of access to studio space, edit facilities and production support
- Fast-track pathways for applications to the London Film School
- Industry networking opportunities at the gala event
About the Gala
The final gala will take place at LAMDA’s Sainsbury Theatre in London, a state-of-the-art performance and screening space located near Barons Court. Selected finalist films will be screened at a live gala event in London attended by filmmakers, judges and industry guests.
The evening will celebrate the best films from across the challenge, culminating in a live winner announcement and prize presentation. Finalists will have the opportunity to see their work on the big screen, connect with fellow creatives and network with industry-leading professionals.
For more information and to submit your entry, please visit 2Day Film Challenge
Ryan Dean, Founder and CEO of RD Studios, comments: “When I started my career I remember there being so many great film making competitions I could take part in. Not only did it give me a chance to find my own narrative voice, it had the dual benefit of allowing me to experiment creatively and most importantly of all meet new collaborators. For some reason many of those competitions seem to have gone away, and I wanted to do our bit to help bring back some of those opportunities and of course have a chance for RD Studios to potentially find some future film-makers we can work with as well.”
“London Film School is thrilled to be part of the 2Day Film Challenge and to reach out to the next generation of fresh talent,” said Chris Auty, Director of London Film School. “This competition promises to be an exciting showcase for emerging filmmakers, offering audience the chance to experience fresh new stories and bold perspectives. We are looking forward to seeing the creativity, ambition and originality that this unique competition inspires” says Chris Auty, Director of London Film School
Gary Pillai, Head of Screen Graduate Projects & Digital Assets at LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art), says: “LAMDA has a long history of championing access and opportunity for global talent, and we are proud to be part of the ‘2Day Film Challenge’ in collaboration with the London Film School and RD Content. This festival creates a space for emerging creatives from across the world to share stories that may not otherwise have the opportunity to be seen or celebrated, while fostering collaboration between actors, writers, directors, and filmmakers from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are looking forward to bringing together diverse voices and perspectives through a creative process that reflects a shared commitment to inclusion, artistic innovation, and expanding pathways into the film industry for the next generation of talent.”
For more information, please contact info@2dayfilmfestival.co.uk or visit 2Day Film Challenge
