Movie Magic Contest

The Movie Magic Contest is a brickfilming competition being hosted by Joseph Hayden on Bricks in Motion. It is the eighth official Bricks in Motion summer contest, following the Spirit of Adventure Contest in 2017, and the first hosted by Hayden, who had previously hosted the Contrast Contest in 2013 when there was no official Bricks in Motion Summer contest.

History
Recently appointed administrator of Bricks in Motion Benjamin Ely conceived the theme of the contest, while hosting was handled by Joseph Hayden. Additionally, Seán Willis assisted in contacting the sponsors, Dragonframe and BrickStuff. The theme of the contest, inspired by novel filmmaking techniques of the early 20th century, is intended to encourage entrants to "Think outside the box, try new techniques, and let your imagination run wild!" It is noted that the contest is not limited to effects, but focuses on a broader range of potential techniques.

Judging and prizes
The contest will be judged by a panel consisting of Zach Macias, "Legoander" of Silent Frames, Benjamin Ely, and Joseph Hayden. Like the preceding Bricks in Motion Summer contests, no formal set of judging criteria will be used. Entries down to tenth place will be ranked publicly. The Promising Director Prize, originally introduced by the Spirit of Adventure Contest, will return for the Movie Magic contest.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three placing entrants in a prize pool format. The three prizes available will be a copy of Dragonframe 4 including Bluetooth controller, a Brickstuff Pico LED light board starter kit, and  and a five pack of Mayka brick tape. The prize for Promising Director is a copy of the book Special Effects: An Oral History and a Helping Hands tool. Each winner will additionally receive a digital copy of Bricks in Motion: The Documentary.