EDIT Video Challenge 2026
You always wanted to make your own video? This is your chance!
In the EDIT Video Challenge, you’ll work in teams to develop an idea, make your own film and see it on the big screen. Five days full of creativity, teamwork and experimentation!
Whether you’re a student, a staff member or a lecturer, EDIT is your chance to gain hands-on filmmaking experience in a short space of time.
International experience included: universities from around the world are taking part, and the event will culminate in an online screening of the winning films!
Done is better than perfect: you don’t need any experience. We’ll provide the equipment, support and the necessary basics.
How the challenge works
Sign up for the challenge individually or as a team (4–5 people)
Registration deadline: 11 November
Kick-off on 20 November, 10 am–2 pm at Treffpunkt 108 at the ZBL
Josef-Martin-Weg 54/1, Campus Hubland North
- We’ll explore what EDIT is all about and plan the challenge days together.
- You’ll find your team and have an initial brainstorming session on video concepts
- We’ll provide a technical introduction: filming with a smartphone, sound, lighting, basic shots and editing.
The Challenge! 25–29 November
5 days of production time
- Flexible scheduling
- Video length: max. 4 mins
- The video must be understandable to an international audience (in English, with subtitles or through another creative solution)
- Equipment and support are available on site at the ZBL
Awards and closing event! 4 December, 4.30 pm
Joint screening and celebration of the videos at the ZBL
A five-day, international video challenge in collaboration with other universities. Participants work in teams to create their own short film (max. 4 mins).
EDIT website: https://www.editvideochallenge.org/
At the start, three keywords will be announced. The team must:
- turn the three keynotes into a shared idea, develop a story or concept, plan and shoot their video, edit the footage, and submit a finished video within the given timeframe.
- The video must not exceed four minutes in length.
- The video must be understandable to an international audience (in English or German with subtitles, or through other creative solutions).
The challenge runs over five days. That doesn’t mean you have to work on it continuously for five days. The aim is to have a short, intensive creative phase during which an idea is turned into a finished video. The teams decide for themselves how to organise their time.
Ideally, teams should consist of 4–5 participants. You don’t need to turn up with a team already formed. Feel free to come on your own or with friends – teams will be formed at the kick-off meeting.
No. All you need is the enthusiasm to dive into a video project with your team for a short, intensive period.
‘EDIT’ is your chance to experience every stage of film production in fast-forward: from developing a concept to working in front of or behind the camera, editing and post-production – you and your team decide where to focus your efforts. We’ll provide an introduction and support, and then it’s simply a case of getting creative, true to the motto: done is better than perfect.
No. You can film the video using your own smartphone. In addition, laptops with editing software, as well as professional cameras and other equipment, are available to borrow from the ZBL’s equipment rental service. A workspace and (technical) support are also provided on site.
We at the ZBL are organising EDIT at the University of Würzburg. Our facilities are where we’ll meet for the kick-off and the closing event. Anyone who wishes to do so can also use our co-working and creative workspace, Treffpunkt 108, at the ZBL for video production (Josef-Martin-Weg 54/1, Room 108). However, you can film and work as a team from anywhere.
Yes. Only use your own content or content that you have the right to use particularly when it comes to music, images, videos and graphics. If other people appear in your video, you need their consent to film and publish it.
Your finished video must be submitted via YouTube and published under a Creative Commons (CC) licence. The video must be no longer than four minutes and must contain all three EDIT keywords.
The jury will assess your video regarding three categories: Educational Value (1–10 marks), Technical Merits (1–5 marks) and Artistic Quality (1–5 marks). The educational value of the content is the most important criterion.
Along with an unforgettable time together, new connections and lots of experiences packed into just a few days, you’ll gain fame and glory!
The winners will be featured internationally on the EDIT website. You’ll also receive a little surprise gadget from us and, of course, plenty of applause at the joint screening.
