The Montage Showdown is Frag Movie Art’s annual editing competition — a grassroots celebration of FPS creativity, talent, and community spirit.
Every year, editors from around the world submit their best work to be judged by some of the most experienced montage creators in the Halo and FPS scene.
It’s not just a contest — it’s a showcase of artistic storytelling, technical skill, and pure passion for the game.
The FMA Montage Showdown exists to shine a spotlight on the incredible creativity within the FPS montage community.
Each entry is reviewed by a panel of expert judges who evaluate editing quality, music sync, creativity, and overall artistic impact.
At the end of the event, the top videos are crowned — and creators earn recognition, respect, and real rewards for their hard work.
This competition was born from the same passion that drives Frag Movie Art itself — the belief that frag movies are a genuine art form.
The Montage Showdown brings together creators from every corner of the FPS world, encouraging collaboration, friendly competition, and community growth.
It’s an event that helps elevate the montage scene, gives visibility to up-and-coming editors, and reminds everyone that gaming art deserves its place in the spotlight.
Participants share their latest work with the FMA community.
A panel of seasoned Halo montage veterans rates each video.
Each montage is graded based on creativity, editing, and overall presentation.
The top creators receive prizes, community recognition, and a spot in FMA’s highlight reel.
Last year’s Montage Showdown brought together dozens of talented editors who pushed the limits of creativity and technical precision. The result? A collection of frag movies that captured the heart and soul of FPS art.
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Featuring gameplay by Eli X
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