Think you can tell a story in 15 seconds?
We’re inviting creators to submit an original cinematic short film for a chance to have it screened in Times Square NYC on August 8th, 2026
We’ll fly you out to NYC to see your film play on the big screen, playing alongside work from @gawx_art, @fwong, @milkytran & @schyguyy.
Submit by 11:59PM PT on July 24, 2026 on @digital_spaghetti’s free Patreon page.
RULES FOR ENTRY
✅ Submit your 15-second film by 11:59PM PT on July 24, 2026 via the webform on the Digital Spaghetti Patreon page or via the link in the @digital_spaghetti bio.
✅ Must be 18+ to enter
✅ One submission per creator
✅ Film must be EXACTLY 15 seconds
✅ Horizontal format only (16:9, 2.35:1, etc.)
✅ Must originate from in-camera footage (not fully AI-generated)
✅ You must own or properly license ALL music, footage, photos, fonts, and likenesses appearing in your film
✅ No NSFW, hateful, illegal, misleading, or infringing content
Judging Criteria:
🎬 Originality/Creativity — 40%
🎬 Cinematic Quality & Story — 40%
🎬 Technical Execution — 20%
🏆 Three (3) winners will be notified by email by a Digital Spaghetti judge panel on July 31st, 2026 to receive:
✈️ One (1) round-trip economy-class airfare ticket to New York City
🏨 One (1) night of hotel accommodations
🎥 Your film screened in Times Square
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn or X.
Think you can tell a story in 15 seconds?
We’re inviting creators to submit an original cinematic short film for a chance to have it screened in Times Square NYC on August 8th, 2026
We’ll fly you out to NYC to see your film play on the big screen, playing alongside work from @gawx_art, @fwong, @milkytran & @schyguyy.
Submit by 11:59PM PT on July 24, 2026 on @digital_spaghetti’s free Patreon page.
RULES FOR ENTRY
✅ Submit your 15-second film by 11:59PM PT on July 24, 2026 via the webform on the Digital Spaghetti Patreon page or via the link in the @digital_spaghetti bio.
✅ Must be 18+ to enter
✅ One submission per creator
✅ Film must be EXACTLY 15 seconds
✅ Horizontal format only (16:9, 2.35:1, etc.)
✅ Must originate from in-camera footage (not fully AI-generated)
✅ You must own or properly license ALL music, footage, photos, fonts, and likenesses appearing in your film
✅ No NSFW, hateful, illegal, misleading, or infringing content
Judging Criteria:
🎬 Originality/Creativity — 40%
🎬 Cinematic Quality & Story — 40%
🎬 Technical Execution — 20%
🏆 Three (3) winners will be notified by email by a Digital Spaghetti judge panel on July 31st, 2026 to receive:
✈️ One (1) round-trip economy-class airfare ticket to New York City
🏨 One (1) night of hotel accommodations
🎥 Your film screened in Times Square
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
This contest is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn or X.
