Submission Guidelines

I. Content & Format

    1.    Work Requirements

Submitted works must be either fully AI-generated or created with significant AI involvement.

 

    •    AI-Driven Creation: Works should be entirely generated by AI or feature substantial AI participation in the creative process, including but not limited to: AI-generated video, AI-generated imagery, AI-generated music, AI-assisted scriptwriting, AI-based visual effects, etc.

    •    Hybrid Works: Live-action and AI-generated elements may be combined. In such cases, a brief statement (max. 300 words) must be included in the submission form, explaining how AI technologies were used and the proportion of AI content.

 

    2.    Genre

All genres are welcome — narrative, animation, documentary, experimental, commercial, etc. There are no restrictions on form or style.

    3.    Language

For any dialogue that is not in Chinese or English, subtitles in English are required.

    4.    Security & Originality

All submitted works must be encrypted and watermarked. Finalists will be contacted for further communication regarding additional requirements.

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II. Technical Specifications

    1.    Resolution

Minimum resolution: 1080p.

Accepted formats: MP4 or MOV.

    2.    Duration

Both micro-short and feature-length works are accepted.

Suggested maximum runtime: 30 minutes.

For feature-length submissions, please notify the organizing team in advance for scheduling purposes.

    3.    Originality Declaration

All works must be free of copyright disputes.

By submitting, participants grant permission for non-commercial screenings and promotional use of their work.

    4.    Supplementary Materials

Required:

 

    •    A brief synopsis of the film

    •    Key creative credits (e.g. director, producer, screenwriter)

 

Optional:

    •    Poster

    •    Director’s note or creative statement