*Inmates With Talent: The Online Showdown*
Got Talent? Served Time? Here’s Your Chance to Shine and Win $$$!
This ain't just a contest—it’s a movement.
We kicked things off inside an Indiana prison for a movie called Inmates With Talent, where 2,400 convicts stepped up for the wildest talent battle behind bars. Now, we’re taking it to the real world—giving anyone who's done time a shot at $1,000 and some well-earned shine.
Inmates With Talent, featuring incarcerated and formerly incarcerated guys, Ice-T, and more drops in 2025—stay tuned.
Now, it’s YOUR turn to run it.
We already proved that talent doesn't stop at the prison gates—now, we’re giving YOU the mic. Whether you’ve served time in prison or jail, this is your moment to show out.
How to get in the game?
If you rap, sing, dance, paint, juggle fire, tattoo, cook, perform comedy or got a skill that makes people stop and stare—this is your lane.
Grand Prize: $1,000 Second Place: $400 Third Place: $250...Honorable Mentions: Exclusive Inmates With Talent merch- hoodies, tees, mugs and shot glasses.
No gimmicks. No handouts. Just raw talent, second chances, and a platform built for hustlers.
How to Enter:
Record Your Talent – Show your skill in a video. Submit Your Video – Upload your entry below. Share on Social Media – Use the hashtag #InmatesWithTalent and tag us on IG @inmateswithtalent, FB @inmateswithtalent, TikTok @inmateswithtalent, X @inmatesWTalent and Youtube @inmatesWtalent.
Video Requirements and Tips-
- Up to 60 seconds in length
- Choose a clean, quiet, well-lit place to shoot your video
- Frame the shot so your head and shoulders are in the center of the screen (medium close-up)
- Be close to the camera—about 2–3 feet
- Look directly at the lens, not at the screen or off-camera
- Make sure the video is not too dark, too quiet, or too shaky
Your Chance to Get Noticed Across Social Media!
Compete alongside other talented individuals who've overcome obstacles.
Take part in something that’s changing the narrative about talent behind bars!
Deadline: Submit by November 1st! (early submissions encouraged)
Second chances create stars. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your skills, creativity, and drive—let’s prove the world wrong!
Legal Disclaimer:
By submitting an entry, all participants grant permission for their video, likeness and performance to be used in promotional materials for Inmates With Talent, including but not limited to social media, the film, marketing and related properties.
Winners are subject to verification of eligibility. Any activity depicted in submissions must comply with local laws and participants assume full responsibility for their actions. The contest organizer reserves the right to reject or remove entries deemed inappropriate. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited.
Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the contest organizers, affiliates, sponsors, and partners from any claims, damages, losses, or liabilities resulting from participation or submission content. The organizers are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or misused funds, nor for disputes arising over prize distribution, technical difficulties, or submission errors.
Winning participants will receive their prize money via Zelle. If winner can not access Zelle, payment will be sent via PayPal, Venmo, or direct bank transfer. Payments will be processed within 25 business days after verification of eligibility.
All winners must provide proof of identity and eligibility before receiving their prize.
Merchandise Availability – Limited to top winners and honorable mentions; non-transferable and subject to availability.
Winners are solely responsible for any taxes associated with their prize. Contest organizers do not provide tax advice —winners should consult a tax professional if needed.
If a payment method incurs transaction fees, the winner is responsible for covering these costs unless stated otherwise.
Contest organizers are not liable for technical issues or delays caused by payment service providers.
If a winner fails to claim their prize or does not respond within 30 days, the prize may be forfeited.
The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any participant for fraud, misconduct, failure to comply with rules, or actions deemed detrimental to the integrity of the contest.
Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless the contest organizers, sponsors, and partners from any claims, disputes, or damages related to prize distribution, contest participation, or tax obligations.
Licensing rights granted from Virtual Creative Artists, LLC
Thanks From Doin' Time Entertainment LLC, producer of Inmates With Talent