Awards Process & Evaluation Criteria

1. Timeline

  • Submission Deadline: September 1, 2025 (inclusive)
  • Winners Announcement: By September 20, 2025, via the official website

2. Evaluation Procedure

Preliminary Review

The organizing committee will screen all submissions for eligibility and completeness.

Expert Evaluation

Qualified entries will be reviewed and scored by a panel of expert judges.

Final Selection

Award decisions will be based on evaluation scores, originality, and the depth of AI integration.

3. Evaluation Criteria & Weighting

Criteria Weight Description
Creativity & Thematic Expression 40% Originality of concept, emotional or intellectual resonance, clarity of theme
Use of AI Technology 30% Degree and innovation of AI integration within the creative process
Technical Quality 20% Overall production quality (e.g., visual/audio fidelity, editing, sound design)
Concept Description 10% Clarity and completeness of the submitted PDF explaining concept and AI usage
Note: Evaluative focus may vary slightly depending on the submission category (e.g., video, audio, visual art).

4. Jury Composition (Tentative)

The jury will include professionals with diverse backgrounds, such as:

  • Renowned creators and producers from the film and media industries
  • Judges from prestigious international awards, including the Oscars
  • Experts from leading global art and media institutions
  • Experienced AI creatives and researchers

The jury ensures fair and professional evaluation from multiple perspectives.

5. AI Usage Guidelines

The competition does not restrict whether AI tools are used partially or entirely in the creative process. However, participants must clearly disclose the AI tools used and how they were applied.

Key Points:

  • Full AI-generated works are allowed
  • AI can be used at any stage of creation (e.g., ideation, production, post-production)
  • Hybrid methods (traditional creation + AI support) are also welcome
Originality is mandatory: works must not infringe upon existing copyrights or intellectual property

A PDF description must accompany each submission, outlining the creative intent and AI usage process