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Application · The Cut

Apply for The Cut

About 15 minutes. A one-take, under-90-second intro video. If you’re under 18, we’ll ask for a parent or legal guardian. Required fields are marked with *.

About You
Team Members

Optional. Add anyone who’s applying with you as a duo or crew. Start empty.

Where & What
Up to 200 characters.
Where You Post

Social handles or links. At least one is required. If you don’t post anywhere, share a link to a project photo, a portfolio, or anything that shows your work.

How did you hear about The Cut?
Intro Video

Required. Provide a file upload or a shareable link — at least one.

Option A · Upload a file

Netlify Forms has a file size limit; use a shareable link for large files.

Option B · Paste a shareable link

Show us who you are, what you do, and why you want a show on YouTube. The #1 rule: don't stay in one spot and talk at the camera for 90 seconds. Move. Show things. Cut between locations. Be yourself. We want personality, not polish (no music). Show us why people will love what you do. 0 to 15 seconds: Who are you? Tell us your name, where you're from, and what you do. Show us your world while you talk. Walk through your shop. Pan across your tools. Show us the truck, the job site, the workspace. Let us see your environment. 15 to 30 seconds: What do you do? Show us a glimpse of your skill. Finished projects, in-progress builds. 30 to 60 seconds: Why do you want your own show? What makes you different? What's your angle? Maybe you want to inspire young people in the trades. Maybe you're a teacher who does weekend projects. Maybe you're a couple that flips houses together. No limits. 60 to 90 seconds: What does this mean to you? Why this, why now? Make us cheer you on. If you "want to be famous on YouTube," that's not it. Upload as a YouTube Short ("listed" is preferred, but you can choose "unlisted"). Drive and paste the link here.
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