
Filmsolt’s Hilarious in 5
A Comedy Skit Competition
Brief
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
1 August 2025
SUBMISSION
DEADLINE
1 August 2025
RESULT
ANNOUNCEMENT
1 September 2025
Fees
Prizes
Top 3 Films:
Certificate of Recognition
Publication of Winning Skits on Filmsolt
Exclusive Interview
Free Entry to our paid competition
Honourable Mention:
Certificate of Recognition
Publication of Winning Skits on Filmsolt
50% Discount on our paid competition
*The total prize pool of awards will be determined by the number of registrations received. The more filmmakers that join, the more opportunities for recognition and reward! The prize amounts above represent the maximum for each category.
Faq's
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Media Partners
Ready to make us laugh?
Get your punchlines ready—Filmsolt is calling all comedians, creators, and class clowns to take center stage in Hilarious in 5, a comedy skit competition where fun meets fierce creativity! Whether it’s quirky, awkward, weird, or absolutely hilarious, we want to see your funniest ideas brought to life.
Create a skit that’s under 5 minutes and packed with personality. You’ve got 3 months to write, shoot, and edit your way into the spotlight. The top skits will be featured and shared with our audience—because great comedy deserves to be seen.
So what are you waiting for?
Submit your skit now at Filmsolt.com and let the world experience your comic genius.
Let’s get laughing!
Eligibility
Open to all, regardless of nationality or professional background.
Participants must be 18 years or older at the time of submission.
Entries must have a runtime of 5 minutes or less, including opening and closing credits.
Submissions must not infringe upon any third-party copyrights, trademarks, or intellectual property rights.
All music, images, and footage included in the film must either be original, licensed, or in the public domain. Filmmakers are required to provide proof of rights clearance upon request.
Any unauthorized use of copyrighted content will result in disqualification without refund.
Submission Guidelines
Submit your entry via our official platform.
Accepted file formats include MP4, MOV, AVI, and MKV. Ensure your file is high-quality and ready for screening.
Minimum resolution requirement: 1080p.
All non-English films must include English subtitles.
It is the maker’s responsibility to ensure that all necessary rights (e.g., music, archival footage, third-party content) are properly cleared.
The video must be an original work created by the filmmaker.
The film duration must not exceed 5 minutes.
By submitting your film, you grant the competition the right to screen and promote your work in connection with the event.
You agree to allow your film to be included in event promotional material, including online or print-based marketing.
You have the option to grant FilmSolt the permission to publish your video on our official YouTube channel for promotional purposes, with full credit to the filmmaker.
Fees
There are no entry fees for this competition—it's completely free to enter!
