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The Clockbusters Film Trailer Contest 2025
One Minute. One Story. One Shot to Move the World.
"Live Long Enough To See."
- The Heartstring Edit -
Here’s to the cutters. The editors.
The unseen hands behind the story.
The ones who see a heartbeat in silence. Who turn chaos into rhythm.
Who cut frames so sharp they leave you breathless. The ones who know that every second counts.
They don’t just edit. They sculpt emotion. They don’t just trim scenes.
They capture what matters.
Because the editors bold enough to cut differently...
are the ones who make us feel, rise, and remember.
Why It Matters:
"Live Long Enough To See" isn’t just a film trailer contest.
It’s your shot to kickstart your career, get seen, and prove
you can compete with the best.
This is not for everyone!
The trailer must resonate with mid-age entrepreneurs: Successful, ambitious, but scarred by health struggles.
They know: Time is their most valuable asset and they can’t buy it back!
They still build empires, but they want to stay strong enough to watch their grandkids graduate.
The Challenge
Your Mission
Craft a Hollywood-style trailer so powerful
it brings these business owners to tears, making them
feel truly seen, deeply understood, and profoundly appreciated.
The Brief
Find or produce the most powerful visuals.
Cut them into a one-minute story that hits hard.
Layer in text, the provided voiceover, and music.
Whether you AI-generate, license, shoot, or simply remix from our Starter Kit content folder, your job is simple:
Make it real. Make it emotional. Make it unforgettable.
The Text (voice over)
Here's to the ones who built something from nothing.
The ones who stayed late, showed up early, and bet it all.
The quiet heroes behind every open sign, every payroll met, every customer served.
The ones who gave up birthdays, sleep, and Sundays, not for fame, but for freedom.
You did it for moments you haven’t lived yet:
Watching your grandkids toss caps at graduation.
Still sharp enough to crack a joke that fills the room with laughter.
Holding the hand of your love, as you relive the memories you made together.
You did it to live long enough to create a legacy,
One your family, your team, and everyone you helped will never forget.
And in the end… feel proud. Not sorry.
Because legacy isn’t just what you build.
It’s what you live long enough to see.
Contest Benefits & Timelines
Why Enter?
Compete with film students and creatives worldwide.
Prove you’ve got what it takes to move people, your team and yourself to the next level.
Benefits:
🏆 1 Ultimate Winner - $1,000 USD + bragging rights
📣 All Finalists - Portfolio-ready exposure
🎬 Top 5 Teams - Showcased with credits on Vavida’s website & socials
✍️ Full Credit - Your name on the video + recognition on Vavida channels
📂 Portfolio Rights - Use your entry to showcase your skills anywhere
Deadlines:
✅ Applications Open: Now
🎞 Final Submission: October 31, 2025, Midnight PST
🗳 Public Voting: starts as soon as you upload your trailer to us
🥇 Winner Announced: December 1, 2025
Inspiration:
Aim high. One of the greatest brand films ever made is your benchmark: Apple’s “Here’s to the Crazy Ones.”
Prove that emotional impact doesn’t need a Hollywood budget.
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The Story Behind It
This contest is based on the true story of
Heiko Schmidt, Co-Founder and CEO of Vavida.
His mission: to help fellow entrepreneurs
protect their health, extend their time,
and truly enjoy the fruits of their work.
Register Now to Join the Contest
Bring your creativity to life!
Complete this short registration form to secure your unique Contest ID and receive your Starter Kit with everything you need to get started.
Need Help?
If you have questions,
please check the
Contest Rules & Legal Terms
or contact us at
contest@clockbusters.com.
Check your inbox for your Contest ID!
And here is your Content Starter Kit again.
