Qolaba AI Film Challenge 2026: Win Cash and Creator Tools

Build an AI-made story, ad, impossible world, or “day with” concept

Four tracks let creators choose between narrative filmmaking, advertising, speculative “what if” ideas, and first-person character experiences. Public engagement determines one award path, while a separate jury scores originality, execution, storytelling, AI use, and impact.

Contest details

• Deadline: September 21, 2026.
• Who can enter: Creators worldwide who register and meaningfully use Qolaba in their entry.
• Entry fee: Free; the organizer provides two complimentary video-series generations.
• Prize: $1,500 audience grand prize, $750 audience runner-up, $500 jury grand prize, $250 jury runner-up, plus subscriptions and special awards.
• Video format: Original AI video published publicly on a supported social platform; up to two entries.

Before you submit

Read the organizer’s current rules, confirm music and footage rights, and keep original project files in case finalists are asked to verify their work. Requirements and dates can change after this listing is published.

Visit the official contest page and enter.

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