How I made over $500K from film & video contests. @StandardStoryCo
How I made over $500K from film & video contests.  @StandardStoryCo
Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Film and video contests played a crucial role in kickstarting my filmmaking career. Here's how they helped me, and how you can approach film competitions to get the most out of them.

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About me:
I've been making short films for 20 years, starting at age 11. I directed my first feature film, Bad is Bad, in 2010. Made for only $6,000, the film went on to reach over 7 million views and garner critical acclaim. More recently, my short film, Will "The Machine", screened and won awards at film festivals around the world. Released online in 2019, it reached over 1 million views in just a month. I also work as a video editor, cutting ads for clients such as Apple, Netflix, and Beats by Dre.

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How I made over $500K from film & video contests.

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