AI Film Contests›Korea AI Content Awards (KAICA) 2026
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.
- ›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
- ✓any generative AI tool
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).
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