https://github.com/MartinDelophy/Awesome-AIGC-Creative-Contests Updates to active and upcoming AIGC creative contests worldwide en Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://aigc.eduhk.org/ hong-kong-aigc-cultural-content-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-08-30 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: Hong Kong, China / Age-group divisions; fee: See division rules; prize: First prizes in the final round start at HK$5,000. https://aigc.mgtv.com/challenges/detail?id=15 malanshan-ai-micro-drama-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-08-31 (China Standard Time; exact time not stated); region/eligibility: China; fee: Not stated; prize: Prize pool above CNY 800,000 plus project incubation support. https://aaiff.ai/ astana-ai-film-festival-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-08-31 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: Kazakhstan / Open worldwide; fee: Free; prize: US$1,000,000 competition prizes + US$1,000,000 production fund. https://jimeng.jianying.com/ai-tool/activity-detail/2026-805-dreamina-weekly-challenge dreamina-seedance-2-5-blockout-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-08-31 (China Standard Time, 23:59); region/eligibility: China / Open worldwide; fee: Not stated; prize: US$50,000 champion prize + 1,000,000 Dreamina credits. https://filmfreeway.com/AustinAIFilmFestival austin-ai-film-festival-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-09-15 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: United States / Open worldwide except restricted jurisdictions; fee: US$20 for most categories; a free option is listed for the student category; prize: Awards and selected screenings; see official page for prize details. https://www.aisongcontest.com/join ai-song-contest-bangkok-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-09-27 (AoE (UTC−12)); region/eligibility: Thailand / Open worldwide; fee: Free; prize: US$1,000 plus a trip to the Bangkok award show. https://next-art-ai.com/en/apply/overview next-art-ai-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-09-30 (Korea Standard Time, 23:59); region/eligibility: South Korea / Open worldwide; fee: See official guidelines; prize: KRW 21,000,000 total prize pool. https://filmfreeway.com/OnAI on-art-ai-film-festival-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-09-30 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: Poland / Open worldwide; fee: Paid via FilmFreeway; varies by category and deadline stage; prize: Diplomas in six categories; no cash or material prizes. https://filmfreeway.com/GenTOAIFilmFestival gento-toronto-ai-film-festival-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-10-01 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: Canada / Open worldwide; fee: Regular US$30 / student US$25; late US$40 / student US$35; prize: Festival recognition and partner prizes; some categories may include mentorship or technology credits. https://aigc.capt.cn/ cuc-aigc-visualization-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-10-11 (China Standard Time; exact time not stated); region/eligibility: China; fee: Free; prize: Certificates and commemorative gifts. https://www.aifilmfestathens.gr/en ai-filmfest-athens-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-10-15 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: Greece / Open worldwide; fee: €30 through September 3 / €45 final deadline; prize: Four competitive awards of €1,000 each. https://www.aigcglobal.com.cn/ aigc-global-competition-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-10-16 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: Hong Kong, China / Open worldwide; fee: Paid; see registration page; prize: HK$120,000 total prize pool. https://www.daiff.com.au/ disrupt-ai-film-festival-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-10-16 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: Australia / Open worldwide; fee: Via FilmFreeway; see submission page; prize: Grand Prix and category awards; amounts not stated. https://watcha.cn/activities/activity-74 wechat-mini-program-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-10-17 (China Standard Time; see submission page for exact time); region/eligibility: China / Open worldwide; fee: Free; prize: CNY 490,000 total; CNY 100,000 first prize. https://www.aimovieawards.org/ aima-london-2026 Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Deadline: 2026-10-17 (Not stated on the official site); region/eligibility: United Kingdom / Open worldwide; fee: Paid and non-refundable; see the official submission page; prize: Trophies and certificates by category; selected shorts may opt into a distribution and revenue-sharing offer.