The 4x4x4 Film Challenge

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

2026 4x4x4 Challenge Films

Congratulations to all participating students! The Films made this year were fantastic!

4×4×4 Film Challenge Rules

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.