Flova AI Short Film Storytelling Challenge: Up to $10,000 in Cash Prizes

Create a complete AI story—not just a collection of impressive shots

Flova is inviting AI filmmakers worldwide to build short narrative films with characters, emotion, conflict, and a clear arc. Any genre or visual style is welcome, including science fiction, romance, comedy, fantasy, animation, experimental work, product stories, and brand films. The organizer is emphasizing storytelling and audience connection alongside technical execution.

Contest details

• Deadline: October 17, 2026.
• Who can enter: AI video creators worldwide.
• Entry fee: No separate contest fee is listed. Entries must be created primarily with FlovaAI or Seedance 2.5, which may require generation credits. Eligible recommended-skill entries may receive credit reimbursement.
• Length: At least 45 seconds is recommended, with a clear or complete narrative.
• Platforms: Publish publicly on X, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.
• Entry limit: Multiple entries are allowed, but each creator can win only one major award.

Prizes

• Best AI Short Film: $3,000
• Best Storytelling: Two awards of $1,500 each
• Visual Creativity: Two awards of $1,000 each
• Audience Choice: Two awards of $1,000 each
• Excellence Awards: Ten winners receive 10,000 Flova credits and six months of VIP access
• Eligible-entry reward: 1,000 Flova credits

The advertised $10,000 cash pool is conditional on participation. All cash tiers unlock at 500 or more valid participants or eligible entries; fewer entries can reduce or adjust the available cash awards.

How to enter

1. Create an original AI short film primarily with FlovaAI or Seedance 2.5.
2. Add the FlovaAI watermark.
3. Publish the film publicly with “Created with FlovaAI,” #FlovaShortFilmChallenge, #FlovaAI, and the @FlovaAI tag.
4. Submit the public post, Flova project link, account email, creator ID, social handle, and model or Skill information through the official form.

Judging and rights

Half of the score comes from Flova’s evaluation of story, originality, visuals, sound, and execution. The other half comes from public views, reach, likes, comments, reposts, conversation, and shareability recorded at the deadline. Fake or abnormal engagement leads to disqualification.

Creators must clear all rights involving brands, public figures, copyrighted characters, films, and other protected material. Flova may feature selected work on its website, social channels, creator galleries, Skill pages, and promotional materials.

Read the official Flova challenge rules and enter

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