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Brickfilms.com Summer Contest #3 Announced

8/20/2026

Brickfilms.com's third and final summer challenge has been announced. The theme is "Remake one of your old brickfilms".
The rules are simple.
-MAXIMUM of 1min30.
-Recreate one of YOUR old brickfilms, not someone else's.
-You ARE ALLOWED to take liberties compared to the original brickfilm (staging, framing, colors...).

Check out the official rules HERE.

Brickfilms.com Summer Brickfilm Contest Enters Round Two With a Cinematic Challenge

8/2/2026

The second round of the Brickfilms.com summer brickfilming contest is officially underway, and organizers are encouraging creators to push their visual storytelling skills to the limit. Unlike the first round, participation is fully independent—new entrants can jump in without having competed previously.

This round challenges brickfilmers to produce a single, continuous shot lasting no more than six seconds. The goal: craft the most visually striking moment possible.

Participants are urged to focus on lighting, set design, composition, and camera movement, using every trick in their brickfilming toolbox to create a shot capable of standing on its own. Whether it’s a dramatic reveal, an emotional close‑up, or a sweeping miniature landscape, judges will evaluate entries purely on aesthetic impact.

To help newcomers, organizers offered a simple definition: a shot is one uninterrupted take—much like a single panel in a comic book, but brought to life through motion.

Rules at a Glance
-Create one shot only
-Maximum length: 6 seconds
-Experimentation encouraged: new aspect ratios, bold color grading, fresh set ideas
-Brickfilming techniques should remain central, even in such a short format

Prizes and Giveaways
This round features two LEGO sets up for grabs, awarded to the top entries. As in the first round, one minifigure will be given away at random, giving every participant a chance to win regardless of placement.

Deadline Approaching
Entrants have until Tuesday, August 11 at 11:59 PM to submit their cinematic shot—just ten days remain. Results for all rounds will be announced together in September, once the final round concludes..

2026 Bricks in Motion Summer Contest Announced

8/2/2026

The brickfilming community is gearing up for a new creative challenge as Bricks in Motion officially opens the Sticks and Bricks Contest, running from August 1 through October 3, 2026. This year’s event introduces a distinctive theme that pushes filmmakers to blend traditional LEGO animation with elements from the real world.

Participants are tasked with integrating real‑world objects or environments directly into their brickfilms. Whether placing minifigures in natural outdoor settings, incorporating everyday household items into sets, or intercutting live‑action footage with stop‑motion animation, the contest encourages filmmakers to explore fresh visual territory.

Organizers emphasize that “real‑world elements” should be genuine physical objects—such as plants, rocks, furniture, or outdoor locations—rather than non‑LEGO toys or materials commonly used in brickfilming. Story remains central, and entrants are encouraged to make these real‑world components meaningful to the narrative rather than simple set dressing.

The competition is open now and will continue until 11:59 PM on October 3. Films may be submitted at any point during the window, but entries must remain unreleased publicly until after the deadline.

There will be prizes to be won. Check out the full contest rules HERE for prizes and how to enter.

A special Promising Director Prize will also be awarded to a newer entrant, featuring the LEGO 31378 Creator Space Exploration Telescope.

A five‑member panel of experienced brickfilmers will evaluate submissions. The judges include: Nurtnaut, Jonah (JO Co), JYB Animations, MAOSL, and Austin (Frame5 Studios).

Judges will assess each film as a complete work, focusing on story, thematic interpretation, and the integration of real‑world elements. Each judge will produce a Top 10 list, which will be combined and refined into a final Top 10 ranking. The top three films will receive prizes from the main pool.

Rules and Requirements
To qualify, entries must include at least 30 seconds of animated footage, with no maximum runtime. While real‑world elements may appear extensively, LEGO or brick‑based animation must remain the primary focus.

Check out the official announcement video below.

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