ON SET - CREW EDITION
CREATE BOLDLY | WIN BIG
Step into the spotlight and showcase your creativity live at
The Creative Edit.
Theme: CULTURE IN COLOUR
Experience the reality of working on set.
The On Set: Crew Edition is a live industry simulation designed to replicate the fast-paced environment of professional creative productions.
Teams will receive a live creative brief on 2nd October, and within your teams you will be required to create planning and allocate roles and responsibilities. You MUST complete & submit appropriate planning documentation and display this on the day.
Working against the clock, teams will collaborate to interpret the brief, develop a creative concept, assign production roles and deliver a professional final outcome within a realistic production schedule.
Each team must consist of one of the following roles:
- Make-up Artist & Hair Stylist
- Model/Actor/Performer
- Photographer/Videographer
- Creative Director
Whether you're competing with your college, university, academy, workplace or as an independently formed team, this challenge is designed to test not only your creativity, but your ability to work together under pressure.
Think:
- Creative Direction
- Production Planning
- Team Collaboration
- Live Industry Briefs
- Editorial & Campaign Production
- Leadership & Communication
- Time Management
- Professional Practice
Teams must work together to:
- Analyse and interpret the brief
- Develop a creative concept
- Complete the production planning templates
- Allocate team roles and responsibilities
- Prepare hair, makeup, styling and creative assets
- Execute the final look
- Capture professional final imagery/content
- Present the completed outcome to the judging panel
Time Allowed:
3.5hrs
Stage 1 – Production Meeting
30 Minutes
Teams will:
- Review the live brief
- Complete production planning templates
- Develop their creative concept
- Allocate team roles
- Prepare products, equipment and resources
Stage 2 – Creative Production
2 Hours
Teams will execute their agreed creative concept, producing a professional final look that responds to the brief. Creating the looks, capturing the working progress and preparing the sets.
Stage 3 – Content Capture
1 Hour
Teams will professionally document their work through photography and/or video, creating content that showcases their final outcome before presenting to the judging panel.
Competition Objective:
Demonstrate your team's ability to respond to a live industry brief through effective collaboration, planning, creative thinking and professional execution.
This challenge is designed to simulate real industry practice, testing not only technical ability but also leadership, communication, organisation and problem-solving under pressure.
Judging Criteria:
- Creativity & Originality
- Technical Execution
- Theme/Brief Interpretation
- Moodboard / Planning & Designs
- Professionalism
- Teamwork
- Overall Presentation
You’ll be judged on your interpretation of theme, design inspiration and attention to detail. It’s your skill and creativity with makeup that will win the day here.
Click HERE to observe the competition rules
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WHY COMPETE?
Challenge yourself, showcase your creativity and step into the spotlight.
The Creative Edit Competitions are your opportunity to gain industry recognition, receive feedback from leading professionals, build your portfolio and connect with brands, employers and like-minded creatives.
Whether you're taking your first step or looking to make your mark, this is your chance to create, compete and stand out.
Your creativity could be your next opportunity.
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1000+
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30+
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10+
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