Ten-Second Epic

Make a blockbuster in ten seconds.

6 Oct – 2 Nov 2026

The brief

Make a blockbuster in ten seconds.

One shot or many, ten seconds total. Make it feel like the biggest moment of a film nobody has seen yet.

This is an example contest showing how Artlio contests will work. Entries, prizes and results here are illustrative.

01
Is it fresh?
Idea
A clear, memorable idea that stands out from everything else in the category.
02
Does it land?
Story
A beginning, a turn and an ending, even in a few seconds. Pacing that respects the viewer.
03
How is it shot?
Craft
Camera movement, composition, continuity and edit. Shots that only work because they were generated.
04
Is it believable?
Consistency
Characters, light and worlds that hold together from the first shot to the last.

Who can enter: Anyone 18+ with an Artlio account, solo or as a team
What you make: A film of exactly 10 seconds, any aspect ratio, made with Artlio video models
Deadline: 2 November 2026, 23:59 (Lisbon time)
Results: 16 November 2026, announced here and on the Artlio channels
Made on Artlio: All generated video must come from Artlio. Music and sound can come from anywhere
One entry: One project per account, editable until the deadline

1
Create
Make your shots in the video studio. Presets and @elements are allowed.
2
Publish
Turn your shots into a project and tag it with the contest.
3
Get judged
The Artlio team scores every entry on the four criteria.
4
Win credits
Winners are featured across Artlio and receive their credits.