BILLY KNIGHT — SHORT FILM CHALLENGE $25,000 Grand Prize + a chance to be featured in the feature film We're inviting filmmakers everywhere to create a short film inspired by the spirit of Billy Knight (starring Al Pacino & Charlie Heaton). Whether you're shooting on your phone or with a full crew, this is an opportunity to showcase your voice and passion for cinema. WHAT YOU CAN WIN 1st Place — $25,000 + short film featured in the actual Billy Knight movie 2nd Place — $10,000 3rd Place — $5,000 HOW TO SUBMIT Upload your film to Instagram, X, YouTube, or TikTok. Use both hashtags to be considered: #billyknightchallenge #billyknight Also tag us in the post! Follow billyknightmovie on Instagram and TikTok for updates. You must also email your film submission to so please read rules! RULES Five-minute runtime or shorter Shot in 4K Created after October 24, 2025 Submission deadline: January 15, 2026 Potential themes to explore: • Being in love and being an artist • Redemption through art • Hollywood fairytale • Cinema is magic WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR We're celebrating filmmakers who believe in the romantic and adventurous spirit of cinema. All forms are welcome: Narrative, documentary, experimental, animated. As long as your film reflects craft, voice, and emotion. Make it honest. Make it cinematic. Make it yours.
