Lights, Camera… Your Vision!
Are you a young D/deaf creative aged 11-16 who loves film, fashion, or design? Or do you know someone who is?
Deaffest is inviting young people to take part in a fun, creative, online-based challenge!
From May 8–10, 2026, Deaffest’s 16th edition – themed around costume and fashion in film, TV, and the arts – marks its 10th Film & TV Awards.
Step into the director’s chair and design your own unique film clapperboard! Whether you’re an artist, a storyteller, or just love being creative, this is your chance to imagine, explore visual storytelling, and bring your ideas to life through costumes, colours, and style.
Share this with your students, young people, or friends – or get involved yourself!
The Challenge: Combine costume, film, and imagination in one eye-catching design!
Here’s how to take part:
1. Download and print the Deaffest clapperboard template:
2. Come up with a name for your film
3. Choose your film’s genre (e.g. horror, sci-fi, action, historical, comedy, romance)
4. Create a costume design for a character in your film (Use your own ideas and imagination – this is all about your creativity! Grab pens, paint, fabric, glitter, or anything else you like)
5. Tell us a short story, add a mini slogan, or share a scene idea – you can also explain your chosen costume!
How to Enter
– Please have a parent/guardian share your design on Instagram or Facebook, tagging @Deaffest and including #SignInStyleAtDeaffest to help us see your amazing work!
– Parents/guardians should also email the entry to enquiries@deaffest.co.uk including creator’s first name and age.
– By submitting, parents/guardians confirm they consent to their child’s entry, including their first name and age, being shared publicly as part of Deaffest, including on Deaffest’s website, social media channels, and festival programme.
– Submit by Wednesday 4th February 2026
Join the creative challenge and be part of a festival that celebrates Deaf culture and creativity from around the world.
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