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So I randomly took part in the @cuttingitfine48hr Film Challenge in Bristol back in July. The challenge was for professional filmmakers, but they allowed an amateur girl with a camera and a love for filming/editing to take part, so I signed up.

I had 2 days to think of an idea for a film (under 5mins), film, edit and submit using 3 prompts I randomly picked out: 1) location: Redcliffe Wharf 2) prompt: a suitcase and 3) line of dialogue: Is there anything you wouldn’t do to get what you want?

With a newfound mindset of do more and think less, I started writing and filming. My first idea was deep, emotional and very “me” but I was filming myself “acting” and couldn’t commit, so I scrapped it.

I then met my friend @i_will_be_bowser (who was there when I signed up) for a coffee and we started throwing ideas around. She came up with the concept: a set of old-school adverts, full of satire and exaggeration. My brain sparked again. My film could be a set of adverts in between a film. With 27hrs left, I wrote a new script, grabbed my camera and suitcases and went to Redcliffe Wharf. With 2mins left, I submitted the video. No time for colour correction, no sound balancing. Just export, upload, submit.

2 days later was the showcase, exactly 8hrs before I had to catch a bus to the airport for Barcelona. From the moment I arrived the crew were so welcoming. Cutting the story short from what was the MOST surreal and special night… my film won an award for “Editing”.

I could not believe it. My film was recognised. I was recognised. I won a Brunie award. I won an editing course. I networked. I was taken seriously. I could finally believe it.

This film was, in my humble opinion, mediocre, unfinished and rushed, especially next to some INCREDIBLE films made by whole ass filmaking teams. And yet it was recognised.

Thank you to Cutting It Fine for letting me take part and resparking my confidence in sharing my art. The young girl in me has been healing since.

If you’ve read this far, enjoy this rushed yet award-winning film.

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I’m delighted to announce that Ashes, Two Ashes - the film we made for @cuttingitfine48hr - is releasing on YouTube at 1pm today!

This version hasn’t been touched since the screening, so this what we were able to make over 48 hours. The film won Best Actress (for @savannahbettsactor) and Best Cinematography (for @matt.les.dop) during the Cutting It Fine screening and award ceremony.

The short film follows a woman who has found the perfect spot to spread her loved one’s ashes, but seemingly she isn’t the only one who thought so.

Thank you so much to the amazing cast and crew that made this film possible and what it is in such a short amount of time:

Producer/Director/Editor: @kyle_borg1
Writer: @jmcdonaghdirector
DoP: @matt.les.dop
Sound Recordist: @jahlaniclarence
Gaffer: @olivermitchelldop
1st AC: @miles.mcdowell

Starring the wonderful @savannahbettsactor and @naomirichardsacts

Keep your eye out for a link at 1pm 👀 Hope you enjoy!

#shortfilms #bristolfilm #48hourfilmproject #grief ashes

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Had the privilege of working with a super talented group of people for @cuttingitfine48hr ✨

A script written, filmed and edited in 48hours?!

Loved playing Martha and filming at some iconic Bristol locations 🎥

‘Can we go back and pretend that didn’t happen?’

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1 year ago today since I did the @cuttingitfine48hr 48 hour short film competition, whilst we didnt win I am immensely proud of the film, the work and the team! So sad i cant attend this years but good luck to all involved, not too late to sign up!!

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🎬 Calling all Bristol filmmakers!

Think you can write, shoot and edit a film in just 48 hours?

Cutting It Fine, Bristol’s original 48-hour filmmaking competition, returns from 3–5 July, and it’s completely free to enter.

Whether you’re an established production team or looking to meet new collaborators, it’s a brilliant opportunity to make industry connections, challenge yourself creatively and showcase your work.

Here’s how it works:
🎥 Friday 3 July (6pm): Collect your brief at the @arnolfiniarts
✍️ 3–5 July: Plan, write, shoot and edit your film
📤 Sunday 5 July (7pm): Submission deadline
🏆 Tuesday 7 July: Screening and awards at the Arnolfini

This year’s judging panel includes Philippa Lowthorpe, Joe Sims, Jayde Adams and IMDb founder Col Needham.

There are cash prizes, @adobecreativecloud subscriptions and charity donation pledges up for grabs across a range of award categories.

Ready for the challenge? Find out more through the link in bio, or follow @cuttingitfine48hr for updates.

Best of luck to everyone taking part!

#RTSWestOfEngland #CuttingItFine #BristolFilm

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Shared via @reshare_app • @cuttingitfine48hr After a fantastic launch event last year, Cutting It Fine is back for 2026!

The Bristol Editors Network & Bristol Crew are hosting the city’s only 48-hour film competition for professional filmmakers over the weekend of 3rd-5th July.

It’s free to enter and entrants can participate as a team or individual. Fantastic prizes including a full year’s Adobe CC licence are up for grabs for the winners. Oh and don’t forget that all important chance to win a #Brunie!

Best of luck to everyone entering and we look forward to seeing you at the Flag off on 3rd July! #cuttingitfine48hr

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Last week my friend and filmmaker Onismo asked me 2 days before if I wanted to star in a short film he was creating for a competition where he was grouped together with strangers and asked to create a 5 minute short film within 48 hours (everything had to be created and completed within 48hrs) and of course I was on board.

Bear in mind I thought this was a small community project, had to learn the script on set and was not expecting what I experienced on the day of the award ceremony.

When I arrived I said a small prayer to God asking to win the best actor award (nothing big just a little one). When they announced the judges I was surprised that such established creatives within the industry were judging and then as soon as the films started and I saw the quality of the production, the cinematography, the writing and the talent of the other actors, I looked at my friend and thought well do we stand a chance up against this much talent but when our film played on the big screen I changed my tune a bit and thought ok this does look really good but still thought I probably wouldn’t win best actor.

My friend had to go home as soon as the films had been screened so although I wanted to get the last train home I said I’d get the train with him. We’d walked a bit and stopped at a restaurant so I could use the loo but I kept feeling the Holy Spirit telling me to go back and when I came out I said “Niz I feel like I should stay it would be a missed opportunity if I didn’t” so I stayed and he left. And little did I know I’d be bloody winning best on screen performance!!!!

I would write more but there’s a limit. You may be thinking “calm down love” but I just wanted to share this story to highlight to you that prayer works and always listen to the Holy Spirit (what you may refer to as your gut feeling) as he will guide you in the right path.

A huge thank you to @joesims10 @brucegoodison @philippalowthorpe @unanidhonghaile and Sam Nicholas for choosing me.

A big thank you to @lydia.lansberry , Vivian Barton for such a great project and Natalie Burns for trusting me to tell her story and the biggest thanks to @saynizzzy and @cuttingitfine48hr for the opportunity ❤️

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Last weekend, myself and Stephen took part in ‘Cutting it Fine’, Bristol’s inaugural 48 hour short film competition.

The challenge? To write, shoot and edit a short film in 48 hours - all while incorporating three random prompts that were randomly selected from a bucket. Ours were:

Prop: Greeting Card
Location: Harbouside
Line of dialogue: This can’t be real

From that, we created a 5-minute short film titled ‘harbourmaster’.

Last night we attended the competitions screening event - mainly to support the wide variety of talented individuals who made up the other 18 teams. We were keen to see their weird and wonderful creations, and in a best case scenario, leave feeling inspired by this city’s insane filmmaking talent, all while hopefully having met a few likeminded individuals in the process.

Never in million years did we imagine we’d come away from the night with the award for ‘Best Film’.

This reel pretty much sums everything up (we’re still fizzing a bit if I’m honest).

The first, which mainly just features myself standing in shire disbelief at the wonderful praise we were receiving.

And the second, where Stephen references the wee spiral I had earlier in the day, thinking we were in way over heads for even entering the competition in the first place.  
We found the process equal parts stressful and incredibly fun. Things are hard as a team of two at the best of times, but they’re even tricker when one half of the team takes on an acting role in the short. Despite this, we’re so proud with what we’ve made, and we can’t wait to share it with you.

Part of our prize for winning is for the film to receive an online treatment in the form of a grade and a sound mix from @pictureshop - we cannot wait for this unbelievable opportunity, and to then share it to the world once it’s done!

Big love to everyone who has reached out to us since last night, your kinds words mean so much - we were truly honoured to share the screen with your films. . A massive thank you to @cuttingitfine48hr too for the incredible night, competition and opportunity.

To put it simply though, I’m absolute buzzing to keep making films with my best mate like

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Lots of fun hosting the first @cuttingitfine48hr competition screening last night! Some excellent teams produced some fantastic films and well done to the best film 'The Harbour Master'!

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almost killed us #cuttingitfine48hr

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We're so excited to be supporting the inaugural @cuttingitfine48hr short film competition this weekend - the first of its kind for professional filmmakers in Bristol.

Working alongside the team at Bristol Editors Network, this event has been months in the planning and we're overwhelmed with the generous support from local industry businesses and organisations:

@bristolfilmoffice
@bristolcityoffilm
@pictureshop
@gorillagrouptv
@filmsat59_rental
@virentaluk
@westonemusicgroup
@adobeuk
@bectuunion
24-7 Drama
Panavision Cardiff

Can't wait to see what our teams produce in just 48hrs...!

#cuttingitfine48hr #filminginbristol #bristolcrew #48hrshortfilmchallenge #shortfilm #filmmakers #Bristol #bristoleditorsnetwork #filmcrew

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We love the ethos behind this new film competition organised by #BristolEditorsNetwork with support from a number of brilliant partners in our city - including our colleagues in @bristolfilmoffice 👍

At a time when too many talented professionals from unscripted TV are out of work or struggling, Cutting it Fine has been set up to help create new connections and bring new ideas to life, encouraging collaboration and innovation that can support Bristol’s creative workforce. Spread the word - it’s free to enter! 🎬

Posted @withregram • @cuttingitfine48hr We are live! Entries are now open!

The Bristol Editors Network & partners are hosting the city’s first 48-hour film competition for professional filmmakers over the weekend of 4th-6th July. It’s free to enter and entrants can participate as a team or individual. Cash prizes and a full year’s Adobe CC licence are up for grabs for the winners.

Best of luck to everyone entering and we look forward to seeing you at the Flag off on 4th July! #cuttingitfine48hr

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