Festival start: 03 September 2026
Festival end: 06 September 2026
2026 Gyeongsangbuk-do International AI·Metaverse Film Festival
The Gyeongsangbuk-do International AI & Metaverse Film Festival (GAMFF) is an international festival dedicated to creative works produced using artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
The festival features screenings, exhibitions, conferences, and an international AI video contest showcasing innovative storytelling from creators around the world.
2026 AI Content Creation Contest
The Gyeongsangbuk-do International AI·Metaverse Video Contest is organized to select entries for the Gyeongsangbuk-do International AI & Metaverse Film Festival, an online and offline festival exploring AI and metaverse technologies.
Purpose
A contest aimed at activating the AI production ecosystem and discovering outstanding creators and producers.
Participants
Anyone interested in creating content using AI, both domestically and internationally.
(No restrictions on individuals or organizations. Elementary, middle, and high school students, university students, graduate students, job seekers, designers, studios, production companies, etc.)
Pre-Announcement Period
Feb 13 (Fri) – Mar 15 (Sun), 2026
Official Announcement & Submission Period
Mar 16 (Mon) – Jun 30 (Tue), 2026
Deadline: 23:59 (KST)
Judging Period
July 1 (Wed) – July 30 (Thu), 2026
Winner Announcement
Aug 3 (Mon), 2026 | 10:00 (KST)
Verification Period
Aug 3 (Mon) – Aug 14 (Fri), 2026 (10 days)
Awards Ceremony
September 3 (Thu), 2026
(Held during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Gyeongsangbuk-do International AI·Metaverse Film Festival)
Festival Venues
GUMICO – Gumi, South Korea
Pohang Culturalspace – Pohang, South Korea
Gyeongsan Sports Park – Gyeongsan, South Korea
Cash Prizes: 57,350€
Total Prize Money
Approx. KRW 100 Million
(Grand Prize: 20 Million KRW, multiple awards possible)
- Divisions
General
University Students
Youth (Elementary, Middle, and High School Students)
- Participation Type
Individual or Team participation allowed
(Up to 4 members per team)
* For team submissions, only the representative (team leader) needs to submit the entry
-Application Rules
Total 4 contest categories
*Participants may apply for up to 2 categories
*Each participant (team/individual) may submit only one video per category
-Contest Categories
AI Creative Video
AI Game Video
AI Advertisement Video
AI Short-Form
※ Details for each category may be updated later. Any updates will be announced on the GAMFF official website (http://eng.gamff.com/) under “Contest Overview.”
-Contest Category Details
1. AI Creative Video
Storytelling-driven video
Creative videos with a clear narrative
Any genre allowed (Short Film, Animation, Documentary, Music Video, etc.)
Duration : Under 10 minutes
Youth Division: Under 5 minutes
2. AI Game Video
Videos showcasing original world-building and innovative game systems
Game Universe & Narrative Teaser: Cinematic videos harmonizing original story, character arcs, and direction.
Gameplay & Technical Showcase: Demonstration of combat/control systems (mechanics) and technology within a game engine.
Duration : Approx. 1–3 minutes
3. AI Advertisement Video
Promotional videos for Gyeongbuk festivals, local businesses, or traditional markets
Promotion for Gyeongbuk regional festivals: Promotional videos enhancing the charm of representative Gyeongbuk festivals through AI reinterpretation.
Promotion for Gyeongbuk local businesses: Commercial ads featuring brand characters (IP) or flagship products of Gyeongbuk-based companies using AI visuals.
Promotion for Gyeongbuk traditional markets: Promotional videos introducing traditional markets located in Gyeongbuk.
Duration : Approx. 15–60 seconds
4. AI Short-Form
Mobile-optimized SNS short-form content
Latest memes, challenges, reels/shorts trends, etc.
Experimental short-form videos created with AI.
Creative reinterpretation of currently trending cultural codes.
Videos using music and sound effects that do not infringe on copyright.
Duration : Approx. 15–60 seconds
- Entry
Entries can be submitted via Festhome.
* For more information, please visit: http://eng.gamff.com/
-Contact Us
http://eng.gamff.com/pg/bbs/board.php?bo_table=cs2
AI Short-Form
Short Films 1'<
No Fee
Submissions deadline
30 Jun 26
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Mobile-optimized SNS short-form content
Latest memes, challenges, reels/shorts trends, etc.
Experimental short-form videos created with AI.
Creative reinterpretation of currently trending cultural codes.
Videos using music and sound effects that do not infringe on copyright.
AI Advertisement Video
Short Films 1'<
No Fee
Submissions deadline
30 Jun 26
Save up
0€
Submit
Promotional videos for Gyeongbuk festivals, local businesses, or traditional markets
Promotion for Gyeongbuk regional festivals: Promotional videos enhancing the charm of representative Gyeongbuk festivals through AI reinterpretation.
Promotion for Gyeongbuk local businesses: Commercial ads featuring brand characters (IP) or flagship products of Gyeongbuk-based companies using AI visuals.
Promotion for Gyeongbuk traditional markets: Promotional videos introducing traditional markets located in Gyeongbuk.
AI Game Video
Short and Feature Films
No Fee
Submissions deadline
30 Jun 26
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0€
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Videos showcasing original world-building and innovative game systems
Game Universe & Narrative Teaser: Cinematic videos harmonizing original story, character arcs, and direction.
Gameplay & Technical Showcase: Demonstration of combat/control systems (mechanics) and technology within a game engine.
AI Creative Video
Short Films 10'<
No Fee
Submissions deadline
30 Jun 26
Save up
0€
Submit
Storytelling-driven video
Creative videos with a clear narrative
Any genre allowed (Short Film, Animation, Documentary, Music Video, etc.)
