The 4x4x4 Film Challenge

Four days to plan. Four hours to film. Four hours to edit.

6 March 2026

To register for the 4x4x4 Challenge, please contact your representative Film Teacher. All registrations must be complete by participating schools only.

Film Brief:

Each participating team will be assigned a Film Brief on 2 March 2026 at 8 AM. The Film Brief will only be shared with representative Film Teachers.

General Guidelines

  • Students will work in collaborative teams with students from their own school. 

  • Filming must not begin before Friday, March 6th at 9 AM  

  • Films must be complete and submitted by March 6th at 5 PM.

  • Films must be 3 minutes maximum.  There is no penalty for shorter films. Given the time frame, shorter films are recommended.

  • Each production team may include up to 6 people,

  • Films must follow IB Guidelines for safe and appropriate content and approach. 

  • Any films that do not meet these guidelines will not be eligible for awards. 

2026 4x4x4 Challenge Films

All participating Films will be posted here after the Challenge!