Overview
To enhance the global recognition of AI technology and establish Jeju as a hub for AI and cultural convergence technology, creating synergy between Jeju tourism and the cultural content industry.
- Contest Period
- May 28, 2026 ~ July 13, 2026
- Submission Period
- June 15, 2026 09:00 ~ July 13, 2026 18:00 (Korean Standard Time, KST)
- Genres and Themes
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1) General Competition Category: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art & Culture
2) Special Competition (Jeju IP) Category: Jeju April 3 Incident / Jeju Character (Pongdang Family) Activities
Genres and Themes
Open themes related to fiction, non-fiction, art, and culture
Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, etc.
New imaginative videos created using generative AI
Videos based on true stories created using generative AI (documentaries, real-life stories, etc.)
Videos created on themes such as music, art, and culture using generative AI
※ Free choice of theme and genre / Integrated submission for the General Competition Category※ 3 bonus points will be awarded to works featuring Jeju-related subjects such as culture, nature, history, mythology, etc.
Jeju 4·3
“Passing down the memory of Jeju 4·3 to future generations” - Reinterpreting the records and memories of Jeju 4·3 (history, people, relics, etc.) from a contemporary perspective to deliver a message of peace and human rights.
Sponsor: Jeju 4·3 Peace FoundationJeju Aepongdang
AI video content freely expressing world travel, cultural exchange, global friendship, and more using the “Pongdang Family” character IP.
Sponsor: Jeju AepongdangAwards
- Overall Grand Prize: 1 winner selected
Overall Grand Prize: 1 Winner
20 million KRW- General Competition Category: 15 winners selected, total prize money of 31,500,000 KRW
1st Prize / Excellence Award: 3 Winners
6 million KRW2nd Prize / Outstanding Award: 3 Winners
2.5 million KRW3rd Prize / Encouragement Award: 3 Winners
1 million KRWFinalist Award: 6 Winners
0.5 million KRW- Jeju IP Special Category: 7 winners selected, total prize money of 15,500,000 KRW
Jeju 4·3 Excellence Award: 1 Winner
6 million KRWJeju 4·3 Outstanding Award: 1 Winner
2.5 million KRWJeju 4·3 Encouragement Award: 2 Winners
1 million KRWJeju Aepongdang Excellence Award: 1 Winner
3 million KRWJeju Aepongdang Outstanding Award: 2 Winners
1 million KRWVideo Specifications
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Category Session Video Specifications Running Time Common Requirement General Competition Category - FHD or higher / MP4 format, free aspect ratio (horizontal or vertical) At least 3 minutes Frame rate: 24fps Jeju IP Special Category Jeju 4·3 FHD or higher / MP4 format, free aspect ratio (horizontal or vertical) At least 3 minutes Jeju Aepongdang FHD or higher / MP4 format, aspect ratio 16:9 At least 30 seconds and no more than 5 minutes
※ Subtitles are required if narration or dialogue is included. A 10-point deduction will apply if subtitles are not submitted.
- If the audio is in Korean → English subtitles
- If the audio is in a foreign language other than Korean → Korean subtitles
Participation and Application Guide
Eligibility
Anyone who can create videos using generative AI technology
※ No restrictions on nationality, gender, age, team composition, etc. ※ Award winners must be able to attend the awards ceremony without issues entering and staying in the Republic of Korea.How to Apply
- Submit through the official Jeju AI International Film Festival website
- Submit through the “Film Freeway” platform
Submission Conditions
- • Applicants must read and comply with the contest operation rules when submitting works.
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• Each individual or team may submit up to 3 works.
- General Competition Category: Up to 1 work - Jeju IP Special Category: Up to 2 works (maximum 1 work per session) -
• Works submitted to the Jeju IP Special Category may also be submitted to the General Competition Category. However, duplicate awards for the same work will be decided by the judging committee.
※ If the same work or multiple works by the same participant become eligible for awards in multiple categories, the judging committee may adjust the winning works in consideration of diversity and the purpose of the contest. -
• Works submitted to the Jeju IP Special Category must comply with the IP and theme guidelines provided or designated for each session.
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• Only works produced on or after January 1, 2026 may be submitted.
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• Generative AI technology must be used in all or part of the work, accounting for at least 90% of the production. The use of generative AI technology is included in the judging criteria.
Application Process
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Announcement and
5/28~7/13
Application Submission -
Submitted Video
~7/24
Eligibility Review (1st Round) -
Judging Committee
~8/21
Review (2nd and 3rd Rounds) -
Selection of
~8/28
Award-Winning Works -
Awards
9/16
Ceremony
Selection Method and Criteria
- Judging Schedule
- July ~ August 2026 ※ The schedule may change depending on internal and external circumstances of the institute.
- Judging Method
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- 1st Round: Review of submitted files (application form requirements and authenticity of AI use)
- 2nd Round: Online review by a judging committee composed of up to 5 external experts (selection of twice the number of finalists)
- 3rd Round: Offline review by a judging committee composed of up to 5 external experts (final selection)
※ For the Jeju IP Special Category, external experts in each relevant session field will be appointed separately as judges.
- Judging Criteria
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1) General Session
※ Works featuring Jeju-related subjects (culture, nature, history, mythology, etc.) will receive 3 bonus points.Judging Criteria Evaluation Item Score Total Excellence of the Work Completeness of the video, story, and overall work 40 points 100 points Use of AI technology 40 points Originality of the work 20 points 2) Jeju IP Session
Judging Criteria Evaluation Item Score Total Jeju 4·3 Completeness of the video, story, and overall work 40 points 100 points Use of AI technology 40 points Originality of the work 20 points Jeju Aepongdang Entertainment value and public appeal 40 points 100 points Story structure and completeness 30 points Character utilization and consistency / Use of AI technology 30 points
Announcement of Results
- Announcement of Results: August 2026 (individual notification)
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- Screening and Awards Ceremony: During the 2026 Jeju AI International Film Festival
- · Festival Period: September 15, 2026 (Tue) ~ September 17, 2026 (Wed)
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- Screening and Awards Ceremony: During the 2026 Jeju AI International Film Festival
Important Notes
- Submissions must be completed by July 13, 2026 (Mon) 18:00 (Korean Standard Time, KST). (Submissions after the deadline will not be accepted.)
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- - Please note that errors may occur during video upload on the final submission day (7/13) due to server issues.
Inquiries
- Contact
- Content Distribution Team, Jeju Contents Agency
| Contest Name | Contact Number | Email Address |
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| 2026 Jeju Global AI Film Contest | 064-735-0675 | allmore@ofjeju.kr |