Create an AI short film with Flova for a chance to win cash prizes, gain exposure through Flova’s official channels, and explore opportunities for long-term paid collaborations. Up to US$10,000 in cash prizes is available, subject to the participation thresholds outlined in the Challenge Rules.

An unspoken thought, a passing voice, or an unforgettable image can become the beginning of a story.

With Flova, turn a fleeting idea into an AI short film with characters, emotion, and meaningful choices—one that keeps audiences watching and stays with them afterward.

Sci-fi, romance, comedy, fantasy, or everyday life—any genre is welcome. What matters is telling a complete, emotionally engaging story.

The challenge is open to AI video creators worldwide. Entries may explore any genre, visual style, or narrative format. Recommended Flova Skills will also be available to help turn your ideas, scripts, and references into finished short films.

• Submissions: Sep 17–Oct 17, 2026
• Judging: Oct 18–23, 2026
• Winners Announced: Oct 24, 2026

Total Cash Prize Pool: $10,000

This challenge is centered on AI-powered short-form storytelling, with no restrictions on genre or visual style.

Each entry should tell a cohesive story built around a character, relationship, adventure, conflict, twist, or emotion.

Possible directions include:

• Narrative shorts, mysteries, or twist comedies
• Sci-fi worlds, fantasy adventures, or futuristic fables
• Stories about love, friendship, family, or personal growth
• Animation, virtual characters, or stylized storytelling
• Brand stories or product films with a complete narrative
• Experimental films, visual storytelling, or imaginative shorts

1. Reference-to-Video Remix

Reimagine the characters, setting, style, or story of an existing video.

2. K-Drama Vibe Short Series
Create emotional stories, character-driven relationships, and episodic shorts with a K-drama feel.

3. Script-to-Video (Script Upload Required)
Upload a complete script and quickly turn your written story into a video.

4. Story-Driven Video
Create a complete AI short film built around characters, conflict, and plot development.

1. Official Skill Support
Access recommended Skills, tutorials, and examples.

2. Skill Credit Reimbursement
Eligible entries created with recommended Skills may receive credits to cover creation costs.

3. Featured on Flova
Outstanding entries may be showcased on the challenge page, creator gallery, or Skill example pages.

4. Global Social Promotion
Selected works may be featured across Flova’s official X, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts accounts.

5. Long-Term Paid Opportunities
Top creators may become Flova Featured Creators and join future paid collaborations.

6. Early Access
Outstanding creators may receive early access to upcoming Flova models, features, and Skills.

1. Create an AI short film with Flova.

2. The recommended length is at least 45

3. seconds, with a clear or complete narrative.

4. Publish your film publicly on X, Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube.

5. Add the FlovaAI watermark to your video.

6. Include “Created with FlovaAI.” in your post.

7. Add #FlovaShortFilmChallenge and #FlovaAI, and tag @FlovaAI.

8. Submit the following through the entry form:

• Published post link
• Flova project link
• Email registered with Flova
• Creator ID and social media handle
• Model or Skill used, if applicable

Final scores will combine public platform performance with evaluation by the Flova team:

Flova Team Evaluation: 50% · Public Platform Performance: 50%

1. Cash prizes will be unlocked based on the number of valid participants or eligible entries:

• 500+: All cash prizes
• 300–499: Second-tier cash prizes and below
• 200–299: Third-tier cash prizes and below
• Under 200: Prizes may be adjusted based on participation.

2. Entries must be created primarily with FlovaAI / Seedance 2.5. Reposted, plagiarized, or stolen content is prohibited.

3. Performance will be measured using public platform data recorded by the submission deadline. Fake views, fraudulent accounts, or abnormal engagement will result in disqualification.

4. Any theme is welcome, but entries must present a complete visual narrative. A minimum length of 45 seconds is recommended. Creators are encouraged to explore Seedance 2.5 features such as native 4K, multimodal references, and 3D asset support.

5. Entries must be suitable for public distribution. Creators are responsible for securing the necessary rights to any brands, public figures, film or character IP, and other copyrighted material used.

6. Creators may submit multiple entries but may win only one major award. If the same work is posted on multiple platforms, only its best-performing post will be counted; metrics will not be combined across platforms.

7. FlovaAI may adjust the challenge schedule based on participation and other circumstances.

8. FlovaAI may feature selected entries on its website, social channels, and promotional materials, and reserves the right to interpret the rules and determine the final results.