Korea AI Content Awards (KAICA) 2026

Gyeonggi Content Agency (hosted by Gyeonggi-do)

Deadline hits July 12 — Korea's official government-backed generative AI film prize is open right now. KRW 8,000,000 for Best Short Film, plus a Nam June Paik Special Award named after the pioneer of video art. Short (under 30 min) and medium (30–60 min) films that meaningfully use generative AI in at least two production areas (image, sound, dialogue, editing, VFX). Awards ceremony mid-October 2026 in Gyeonggi Province. Ten days on the clock.

Prize

KRW 8,000,000 (~$5,800) Best Short — plus Nam June Paik Special Award

Short Film 1st Place: KRW 8,000,000 (~$5,800)
Short Film 2nd Place (2 winners): KRW 5,000,000 each
Short Film 3rd Place (3 winners): KRW 2,000,000 each
Nam June Paik Special Award 1st: KRW 8,000,000
Nam June Paik Special Award 2nd: KRW 3,000,000

Who can enter

Open globally. Works completed Jan 1, 2025 – July 12, 2026. Must meaningfully use generative AI in at least 2 production areas (image, sound/music, dialogue/narration, editing, effects).

AI tools allowed

any generative AI tool

Tagged

korea, government backed, generative ai, cash prize, short film

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