Calling all creative students, Grade 12 and below! Showcase your imagination by making a short video using AI-generated content. No experience required—just your ideas and curiosity.
Previous Winners
Timeline
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Early Bird Ends : 10/01/2025
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Workshop: 10/17 / 2025
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Submission Deadline: 10/27/2025, 23:59PM
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Judging Period: 10/28/2025-10/29/2025
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Winner Announcement: 10/30/2025
Excellence Awards
1st Prize:
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long video 1 winner $200 cash award;
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short video 1 winner $50 cash award.
2nd Prize:
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long video 2 winners $150 cash award;
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short video 2 winners $35 cash award.
3rd Prize:
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long video 3 winners $100 cash award;
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short video 3 winners $20 cash award.
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Best Storytelling Award: 1 winner $80 cash award. For the video that weaves the most engaging, clear, and imaginative narrative.
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Most Creative lmagination Award: 1 winner $80 cash award. For the project that shows bold originality and out-of-the-box thinking.
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Best Animation & Visuals Award: 1 winner $80 cash award. For outstanding use of animation, design, or visual effects that make the video shine.
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Best Use of Music & Sound Award: 1 winner $80 cash award. For videos with the most effective or creative soundtrack, sound effects, or music integration.
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Best Collaborative School Award: For the school that demonstrated exceptional teamwork, coordination, and student engagement throughout the event.
Topic & Criteria
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Topic:
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Unlimited. You can create anything you want
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Participants must be Grade 12 or below.
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Videos will be judged on creativity, use of AI, and impact.
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Your video must contain AI generated video
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Criteria:
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Creativity & Innovation (20%)
• Are the ideas and execution original and imaginative? Is there a fresh perspective or approach to illustrating AI concepts?
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Technical Accuracy & AI Content (20%)
• Does the video present AI information correctly, demonstrating a solid understanding of the topic? Are facts reliable and up-to-date? -
Storytelling & Presentation (20%)
• Is the message delivered in a logical and engaging way? Are narration, visuals, and structure clear and compelling? -
Impact & Inspiration (20%)
• Does the video leave a strong impression or motivate viewers? Does it meaningfully address the theme and spark interest in AI? -
Ethics & Responsibility (20%)
• Is the content created and presented ethically (e.g., no copyright infringements, proper use of AI)? Does it show awareness of ethical considerations in AI?
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Early Bird Perks
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Early Bird Registration: $5 Includes a $25 credit for the AI4Life Institute Chat video creation platform.
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Regular Registration: $25 Also includes a $25 credit for the AI4Life Institute Chat video creation platform.
Outstanding Judge
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Jim HuiHui
AI Artist
Jim HuiHui is an AI artist, AI film director, and JiMeng Super Creator. He specializes in using unique visual languages to explore the limits of AI creation. His focus is on crafting "familiar yet novel" experiences.
Some of his works include The Thin Man, The Gun, The Hotpot and Hard Bebop Gunman, both of which have won several awards, including the Independent Shorts Award and the AI Artist Jury Award.
Tony Pu
KLING AI
Global Product Marketing & Operations
Tony has a diverse background spanning both the creative & filmmaking industry and the tech industry. With first-hand experience as a filmmaker and a deep understanding of platform dynamics, he brings a unique perspective on storytelling and innovation. Passionate about the evolving role of technology in creativity, Tony is committed to promoting the use of AI to make content creation accessible to everyone.
Weng Chen
Messycow Comics
Founder
Weng Chen, cartoonist, content creator & influencer, founder of the "The adventure of Messycow", ex video game studio founder, chief artist. Weng's comics works are loved by readers across North America!
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