2026 Jeju Global AI Film Contest

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Jeju Contents Agency are pleased to announce the "2026 Jeju Global AI Film Festival." We look forward to your active participation.

1. Purpose

❍ To enhance global recognition of AI technology, position Jeju as a hub for AI-driven cultural convergence, and create synergy between Jeju’s tourism and cultural content industries.

2. Over view

❍ Contest Period : May 28, 2026 – July 13, 2026

❍ Submission Period : June 15, 2026 (09:00 KST) – July 13, 2026 (18:00 KST)

❍ Competition Categories & Themes

(1) General Competition Section: Open Theme Categories

(Fiction / Non-Fiction / Art & Culture)

Category	내용
Open Genre	- Original imaginative AI-generated video works - AI-generated works based on real stories or documentaries - AI-generated videos related to music, art, culture, etc. ※ All genres and themes are accepted. ※ Works featuring Jeju-related elements (culture, nature, history, mythology, etc.) will receive an additional 3 bonus points.

(2) Jeju IP Special Section

번호	세션명	주제	후원기관
1	Jeju 4·3	“Passing the Memory of Jeju 4·3 to Future Generations” — Reinterpreting the records and memories of Jeju 4·3 (history, people, artifacts, etc.) from a contemporary perspective to deliver messages of peace and human rights	Jeju 4·3 Peace Foundation
2	PongDang Family	AI video content freely expressing world travel, cultural exchange, and global friendship using the “Pongdang Family” character IP	Jeju Aepongdang

❍ Awards

(1) Grand Prize (Integrated)

Award	Prize
Award Prize Grand Prize (1 work)	KRW 20,000,000

(2) General Competition Section

(Total 15 Works / Total Prize Pool: KRW 31,500,000)

Award	Number of Winners	Prize per Winner
1st Prize (Best)	3	KRW 6,000,000
2nd Prize (Excellence)	3	KRW 2,500,000
3rd Prize (Encouragement)	3	KRW 1,000,000
Finalist Awards	6	KRW 500,000

(3) Jeju IP Special Section

(Total 7 Works / Total Prize Pool: KRW 14,500,000)

Session	Award	Number	Prize per Winner
제주4‧3	Best Award	1	KRW 6,000,000
	Excellence Award	1	KRW 2,500,000
	Encouragement Award	2	KRW 2,000,000
제주애퐁당	Best Award	1	KRW 3,000,000
	Excellence Award	2	KRW 1,000,000

❍ Video Specifications

Section	Session	Format	Running Time	Common Requirements
General Competition	-	FHD or higher / MP4 format / Free aspect ratio (horizontal or vertical)	3 minutes or longer	Frame Rate 24fps
Jeju IP Special	Jeju 4·3	FHD or higher / MP4 format / Free aspect ratio (horizontal or vertical)	3 minutes or longer
	PongDang Family	FHD or higher / MP4 format / 16:9 ratio	30 seconds to 5 minutes
※ If narration or dialogue is included, subtitles are mandatory. ※ 10 points will be deducted if subtitles are omitted. - Korean audio → English subtitles required - Non-Korean audio → Korean subtitles required

❍ Eligibility: Anyone capable of creating video content using generative AI technologies may participate.

※ No restrictions on nationality, gender, age, or team composition

※ Award winners must be able to enter and stay in Korea for the award ceremony

❍ Submission Method

Applicants may submit through:

(1) The official Jeju AI International Film Festival website

(2) The FilmFreeway platform

※ Both submission channels will open during the official submission period.

❍ Submission Conditions

(1) All participants must read and comply with the Contest Regulations.

(2) Each individual/team may submit up to 3 works total:

- General Competition Section: Maximum 1 work

- Jeju IP Special Section: Maximum 2 works (maximum 1 per session)

(3) Duplicate submissions between the General Competition and Jeju IP Special Section are allowed.

- However, duplicate awards for the same work will be determined by the judging committee.

(4) Works submitted to the Jeju IP Special Section must comply with the designated IP and theme guidelines.

(5) Only works produced after January 1, 2026 are eligible.

(6) Generative AI technology must account for at least 90% of the production process.

- AI utilization will be included as part of the judging criteria.

3. Competition & Evaluation Process ※ Schedule subject to change

Submission	▶	Qualification Review (1st Round)	▶	Jury Evaluation (2nd & 3rd Round)	▶	Selection of Award Winners	▶	Award Ceremony
6/15~7/13		Until July 24		Until August 21		Until August 28		September 16

4. Evaluation Criteria

(1) General Competition Section

Evaluation Item	Score	Total
Completeness of video/storytelling	40	100
Utilization of AI technology	40
Originality	20

※ Works featuring Jeju-related themes receive an additional 3 bonus points.

(2) Jeju IP Special Section

Session	Evaluation Item	Score	Total
Jeju 4·3	Completeness of video/storytelling	40	100
	Utilization of AI technology	40
	Originality	20
제주애퐁당	Entertainment value & popularity	40	100
	Story composition & completeness	30
	Character consistency & AI utilization	30

6. Result Announcement

❍ Results will be announced individually in August 2026.

❍ Screening and award ceremony will take place during the 2026 Jeju AI International Film Festival.

※ Festival Period: September 15 (Tue) – September 17 (Thu), 2026

7. Important Notes

❍ Submissions must be completed by July 13, 2026, 18:00 KST.

❍ Heavy traffic on the final submission day may cause upload delays or errors.

❍ Applicants are responsible for upload failures caused by congestion rather than technical system issues.

7. Contact

❍ Jeju Content Agency – Content Expansion Team

Contest	Contact	Email
2026 Jeju Global AI Film Contest	+82-64-735-0621	aigaiga@ofjeju.kr

※ Contest details may be subject to change.

※ Any disadvantages caused by failure to read the guidelines carefully are the responsibility of the applicant.

※ Any changes will be announced through a revised notice.