2DAYS, 1FILM
CAN YOU DO IT?
The 2Day Film Challenge by LAMDA, London Film School and RD Studios is a worldwide 48 hour filmmaking competition, challenging creatives to write, shoot, and edit an original short film in just 2 days.
Selected films will be reviewed by an esteemed panel of industry professionals, with finalists screened at a live gala event in London.
Registrations are now open!
Get your team together and take on the challenge.
Worldwide Entry
Industry Judges
Gala Screening Event
JUDGES
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH
Award-Winning Actor
COL NEEDHAM
Founder of IMDb
MIKE LEIGH
6 Time Oscar Nominated Director
HOW IT WORKS
REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Sign up and prepare your crew before the challenge begins.
RECEIVE THE BRIEF
On Friday 3 July 2026 at 19:00 BST, the official challenge brief will be released online.
CREATE YOUR FILM
Teams will have 48 hours to write, shoot, and edit a three-to-five-minute short film.
SUBMIT YOUR FILM
Upload your completed film before the submission deadline of 19:00 BST on Sunday 5 July 2026.
FINALISTS SCREENED IN LONDON
Selected films will be showcased at our live gala screening event.
GALA FINAL &
SCREENING EVENT
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 be recognised by leading industry professionals.
PRIZES & OPPORTUNITIES
Winning teams will receive a range of prizes and industry opportunities designed to support the next generation of filmmakers.
Prizes include:
£3k cash
£20K worth of RD Resources
Fast track on any LFS course
£2.5k of VMI Rental
LAMDA Gala screening with industry leaders
PARTNERSHIP
In 2026, LAMDA, London Film School and RD Studios partnered to create a platform for emerging filmmakers to showcase their work, develop their craft, and connect with the industry.
Bringing together over 230 years of combined experience across performance, filmmaking and production, the partnership creates a unique opportunity for new creative voices from around the world.
With LAMDA’s renowned acting and performance training, London Film School’s globally respected filmmaking education, and RD Studios’ extensive production experience, the challenge aims to support the next generation of filmmakers through creativity, collaboration and industry access.
THINK YOU CAN MAKE A FILM
IN 48 HOURS?
Registrations are now open!
Get your team together and take on the challenge.
