Solo· Makeup· Open to all platform talents
Three looks, one vision. Editorial, bridal, and a free brief. Judged on technique, creativity, and finish.
25 Jul 2026 → 26 Aug 2026·closes in 29d left
Prize pool
AED 18,000
plus mentorship + festival pitch
Three looks, one vision. Editorial, bridal, and a free brief. Judged on technique, creativity, and finish.
Director Alpha
Director
Editor Bravo
Editor
Critic Charlie
Critic
Producer Delta
Producer
Curator Echo
Curator
Concept25%
Strength of the idea + how clearly it connects to the brief.
Execution35%
Craft, polish, technical fluency — the work as delivered.
Story20%
Emotional truth + narrative legibility from open to close.
Originality20%
Surprise factor, voice, anything we have not seen before.
Submissions open
Brief drops. Window begins.
Submissions close
32-day window ends at midnight UAE time.
Shortlist announced
Top 50 revealed via in-app banner + email.
Winners announced
Prizes processed via Stripe within 14 days.
Hosted by
Hashtags Studios
House competition — production-grade reveal once real hosts onboard.
Eligibility
18+ · open to all verified platform talents. One entry per account.
Originality
Work must be original and clear of third-party rights claims.
Submission
Single file via the entry portal. Format requirements in the brief.
IP
Entrant retains copyright. Hashtags receives a display + promotion licence.
