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Call for Entries for 2026 CKAIFF
Call for Entries for 2026 CKAIFF
Call for Entries for 2026 CKAIFF
Call for Entries for 2026 CKAIFF
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Important Dates
Important Dates
- Submission Period: February 1 – February 28, 2026 (Deadline: 23:59 KST)
- Announcement of Results: 30 March, 2026 (Tentative, Website Announcement and Individual Notification)
- Screening & Awards: April 22 – April 24, 2026
- Venue: Official Website (ckaiff.ck.ac.kr), Chungkang College of Cultural Industries
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Eligibility
Eligibility
1. Entry Requirements
- Who can enter: Open to all (Individual/Team)
Requirements: No restrictions on nationality, age, or gender
- Limit: One (1) work per individual or team.
1. Entry Requirements
- Who can enter: Open to all (Individual/Team)
Requirements: No restrictions on nationality, age, or gender
- Limit: One (1) work per individual or team.
2. Submission Guidelines
- Production Period: Works must have been completed between March 2025 and February 2026.
- AI Integration: The work must utilize Generative AI technology (image, video, sound, etc.) in whole or in part
- Restrictions: Previous award-winning works are ineligible.
- No restrictions on theme or running time.
2. Submission Guidelines
- Production Period: Works must have been completed between March 2025 and February 2026.
- AI Integration: The work must utilize Generative AI technology (image, video, sound, etc.) in whole or in part
- Restrictions: Previous award-winning works are ineligible.
- No restrictions on theme or running time.
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Submission Specifications
Submission Specifications
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (FHD) or higher
- Subtitles: English subtitles required (Korean subtitles recommended)
- Verification of AI Technology: Applicants must provide evidence of AI usage within the entry form (e.g., prompts, "Behind-the-scenes" videos, logs, or screenshots)
※ Submitted materials and data will not be returned
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (FHD) or higher
- Subtitles: English subtitles required (Korean subtitles recommended)
- Verification of AI Technology: Applicants must provide evidence of AI usage within the entry form (e.g., prompts, "Behind-the-scenes" videos, logs, or screenshots)
※ Submitted materials and data will not be returned
04
Submissions
Submissions
Required Documents: https://filmfreeway.com/ckaiff
Submission Steps
Step 1) Click the button below to visit the submission site
Step 2) Sign up for a FilmFreeway account (Email address required)
Step 3) Go to 'My Projects' → 'Add a Project' to register your work and entrant information
step 4) Visit filmfreeway.com/ckaiff and click 'Submit Now' to complete your entry
Required Documents: https://filmfreeway.com/ckaiff
Submission Steps
Step 1) Click the button below to visit the submission site
Step 2) Sign up for a FilmFreeway account (Email address required)
Step 3) Go to 'My Projects' → 'Add a Project' to register your work and entrant information
step 4) Visit filmfreeway.com/ckaiff and click 'Submit Now' to complete your entry
05
Selection & Judging
Selection & Judging
Selection Process: Finalists and winners will be selected through a two-stage process: preliminary and final judging.
Inquiries: Please note that the festival does not provide individual feedback or reasons for non-selection.
Evaluation Criteria: The Judging Committee evaluates entries based on narrative quality, technical proficiency, experimental approach, and artistic merit.
Final Deliverables: For finalists, final screening copies and promotional materials must be submitted by the specified deadline. The organizers reserve the right to use these materials for festival promotion.
Winning directors will be invited to all official festival events.
Selection Process: Finalists and winners will be selected through a two-stage process: preliminary and final judging.
Inquiries: Please note that the festival does not provide individual feedback or reasons for non-selection.
Evaluation Criteria: The Judging Committee evaluates entries based on narrative quality, technical proficiency, experimental approach, and artistic merit.
Final Deliverables: For finalists, final screening copies and promotional materials must be submitted by the specified deadline. The organizers reserve the right to use these materials for festival promotion.
Winning directors will be invited to all official festival events.
06
Awards & Benefits
Awards & Benefits
Selection Scale
- Official Selections (Finalists): Approximately 50 works will be selected for screening
- Award Winners: A total of 6 works will be selected.
Selection Scale
- Official Selections (Finalists): Approximately 50 works will be selected for screening
- Award Winners: A total of 6 works will be selected.
Prizes: Total prize pool of $10,000 USD(₩14,500,000 KRW)
Benefits
Award winners will be provided with round-trip travel expenses (airfare for international winners) and full room and board during the festival.
(In the case of a winning team, only one representative
(e.g., the director) will be invited.)
Benefits
Award winners will be provided with round-trip travel expenses (airfare for international winners) and full room and board during the festival.
(In the case of a winning team, only one representative
(e.g., the director) will be invited.)
07
Download Rules & Terms
Download Rules & Terms
Download Submission Guidelines > For more details, please download and read the full submission rules provided below.
08
Contact for Entries
Contact for Entries
06
시상 내역 및 특전
선정작 규모
본선 진출작(상영작): 총 50편 내외 선정(상영료 지급) 수상작: 총 00편 최종 선정(상영료는 상금에 포함)
2. 시상 부문(가칭): 상금 규모 총 1만불
특진
수상작의 경우, 청강문화산업대학교 방문 왕복 교통비(해외수상자의 경우, 항공권) 및 영화제 기간 체류 숙식 비용 일체
FAQ
FAQ
FAQ
Q1. What are the award benefits? Is travel support available for international participants?
Q2. Where will the films be screened?
Q3. How much AI must be used? Is proof required?
Q4. Can I submit multiple entries or participate in multiple teams?
Q5. Are English subtitles required for films with Korean dialogue?
Q1. What are the award benefits? Is travel support available for international participants?
Q2. Where will the films be screened?
Q3. How much AI must be used? Is proof required?
Q4. Can I submit multiple entries or participate in multiple teams?
Q5. Are English subtitles required for films with Korean dialogue?
Q1. What are the award benefits? Is travel support available for international participants?
Q2. Where will the films be screened?
Q3. How much AI must be used? Is proof required?
Q4. Can I submit multiple entries or participate in multiple teams?
Q5. Are English subtitles required for films with Korean dialogue?
Call for Entries for 2026 CKAIFF
Call for Entries for 2026 CKAIFF
01
Important Dates
Important Dates
- Submission Period: February 1 – February 28, 2026 (Deadline: 23:59 KST)
- Announcement of Results: 30 March, 2026 (Tentative, individual notification)
- Screening & Awards: April 22 – April 24, 2026
- Venue: Official Website (ckaiff.ck.ac.kr), Chungkang College of Cultural Industries
02
Eligibility
Eligibility
1. Entry Requirements
- Who can enter: Open to all (Individual/Team)
Requirements: No restrictions on nationality, age, or gender
- Limit: One (1) work per individual or team.
2. Submission Guidelines
- Production Period: Works must have been completed between March 2025 and February 2026.
- AI Integration: The work must utilize Generative AI technology (image, video, sound, etc.) in whole or in part
- Restrictions: Previous award-winning works are ineligible.
- No restrictions on theme or running time.
03
Submission Specifications
Submission Specifications
- Resolution: 1920x1080 (FHD) or higher
- Subtitles: English subtitles required (Korean subtitles recommended)
- Verification of AI Technology: Applicants must provide evidence of AI usage within the entry form (e.g., prompts, "Behind-the-scenes" videos, logs, or screenshots)
※ Submitted materials and data will not be returned
04
Submissions
Submissions
Required Documents: https://filmfreeway.com/ckaiff
Submission Steps
Step 1) Click the button below to visit the submission site
Step 2) Sign up for a FilmFreeway account (Email address required)
Step 3) Go to 'My Projects' → 'Add a Project' to register your work and entrant information
step 4) Visit filmfreeway.com/ckaiff and click 'Submit Now' to complete your entry
05
Selection & Judging
Selection & Judging
Selection Process: Finalists and winners will be selected through a two-stage process: preliminary and final judging.
Inquiries: Please note that the festival does not provide individual feedback or reasons for non-selection.
Evaluation Criteria: The Judging Committee evaluates entries based on narrative quality, technical proficiency, experimental approach, and artistic merit.
Final Deliverables: For finalists, final screening copies and promotional materials must be submitted by the specified deadline. The organizers reserve the right to use these materials for festival promotion.
Winning directors will be invited to all official festival events.
06
Awards & Benefits
Awards & Benefits
Selection Scale
- Official Selections (Finalists): Approximately 50 works will be selected for screening
- Award Winners: A total of 6 works will be selected.
Prizes: Total prize pool of $10,000 USD(₩14,500,000 KRW)
Benefits
Award winners will be provided with round-trip travel expenses (airfare for international winners) and full room and board during the festival.
(In the case of a winning team, only one representative
(e.g., the director) will be invited.)
07
Download Rules & Terms
Download Rules & Terms
Download Submission Guidelines > For more details, please download and read the full submission rules provided below.
08
Contact for Entries
Contact for Entries
06
시상 내역 및 특전
선정작 규모
본선 진출작(상영작): 총 50편 내외 선정(상영료 지급) 수상작: 총 00편 최종 선정(상영료는 상금에 포함)
2. 시상 부문(가칭): 상금 규모 총 1만불
특진
수상작의 경우, 청강문화산업대학교 방문 왕복 교통비(해외수상자의 경우, 항공권) 및 영화제 기간 체류 숙식 비용 일체
FAQ
Q1. What are the award benefits? Is travel support available for international participants?
Q2. Where will the films be screened?
Q3. How much AI must be used? Is proof required?
Q4. Can I submit multiple entries or participate in multiple teams?
Q5. Are English subtitles required for films with Korean dialogue?
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Email: ckaiff@ck.ac.kr
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Organized by Chungkang International AI Film Festival (CKAIFF) Organizing Committee
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389-94, Cheongganggachang-ro, Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17390, Rep. of Korea
Email: ckaiff@ck.ac.kr
Hosted by Chungkang College of Cultural Industries
Organized by Chungkang International AI Film Festival (CKAIFF) Organizing Committee
Copyright © 2026 CKAIFF. All Rights Reserved.
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No Unauthorized Email Collection
389-94, Cheongganggachang-ro, Majang-myeon, Icheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 17390, Rep. of Korea
Email: ckaiff@ck.ac.kr
Hosted by Chungkang College of Cultural Industries
Organized by Chungkang International AI Film Festival (CKAIFF) Organizing Committee
Copyright © 2026 CKAIFF. All Rights Reserved.