The Cut · Season One
The Challenges
Every round of The Cut lives here. Competitors submit their challenge videos, viewers watch the field, and after each round we reveal who Made The Cut. Build at home, submit your link, advance.
Current Round
Round 2
Phase
The Playbook · Live
Videos due
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CSTTop 25 Only
Competition Timeline
Applications
Closed Jun 19
Round 1
Closed Jul 5
Round 2
Due Aug 7
Top 12
Aug
Finals · TX · NC · GA
Sep
Winner
Q4
The Rounds100 Entrants.
100 Entrants.
One survivor.
The field opens the moment applications close. Each round stays sealed until it unlocks — expand any round for its countdown. Full briefs arrive in your competitor packet and the Official Rules.
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Public voting opens in Round 2
Once the field narrows, viewers help decide who advances. Subscribe on YouTube for a heads-up when it goes live.
Questions
How do I submit?+
Post your video public on your own YouTube channel, then paste the link into the submission form on the active round above. You’ll get a confirmation email right away. Read the full rules →
Can I edit my submission?+
Yes — just submit again before the deadline. We always use your most recent entry, so there’s nothing to undo. Read the full rules →
What if I miss the deadline?+
Late entries aren’t accepted — the form closes at the posted time (shown in ET). Set a reminder; the countdown beside the form is the source of truth. Read the full rules →
When are results announced?+
After each round closes and judging wraps, results air on the Measure Twice channel and will get posted here after the results video goes live. Advancing competitors are also notified by email. Read the full rules →
Who judges?+
The Measure Twice team, which includes the Star Creators — Perkins Builder Brothers, HAXMAN, and Stud Pack. Later rounds add a public vote. Read the full rules →
How are winners notified?+
By email to the address on your application, and publicly when each round’s recap goes live. Keep an eye on your inbox between rounds. Read the full rules →
Can viewers vote?Opens Round 2+
A public vote opens in Round 2 and factors into who advances. Until then, judging is handled by the Measure Twice team and Star Creators. Read the full rules →