SUBMIT

GUIDE

Organization

Busan Cinema Center

Goal

The BIAIF has set the following goals to ensure that AI technology contributes to the evolution of film art:
  • - Encourage the creation of innovative film art using AI.
  • - Promote the advancement of AI technology for movies.
  • - Foster the collective growth of AI-based film-related industries.
  • - Provide a forum for constructive discussions on the use of AI technology.

Dates&Venue

December 6-8, 2024
Busan Cinema Center, Haneulyeon Theater, Cinema

Progream 

International Competition

The official competition section highlights short films from both domestic and international directors, encompassing genres such as drama, documentary, animation, and more.

Awards

Best AI Creative Film Award(USD 10,000)
Awarded to the most creative and innovative films utilizing AI technology.
AI Artistic Innovation Award(USD 5,000)
Awarded to films that demonstrate artistic innovation through AI.
AI Technology Advancement Award(USD 4,000)
Awarded to films that achieve significant advancements in AI technology applicable to the film industry.
AI Social Impact Award(USD 3,000)
Awarded to films that address social issues or create a positive impact through AI technology.

Submission

Submission Films
  • - Films must utilize AI technology either entirely or partially.
  • - Entrants must provide a description of the A.I. technology used.
  • - Films for judging must be privately uploaded to an online service (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo). Entrants must submit the URL and password for access.
  • - If the film contains dialogues, English subtitles must be included (except for English dialogues).
  • - The screener for judging must be valid until November 30, 2024.
  • - The version of the film submitted for judging must be identical to the version screened at the festival. Any edits made after submission must be reported to the festival.
Entry Fee

There is no entry fee for submission of the festival.

Deadlines

The deadline for submissions is August 21, 2024, 23:59:59 (KST).

Year of Production

Films must have been completed from 2023 onwards.

Running time

3-15 minutes (excluding credits)

Premiere Status

A premiere at the festival is not required. However, films that premiere at the festival will receive extra points during the awards evaluation

Copyrights

Entrants must secure all copyrights and portrait rights related to their submission prior to submitting it, and are legally responsible for any issues that arise from these rights. The festival does not individually verify the copyrights of submitted films and is not responsible for any legal issues arising from copyright infringements.

Selected Film

Finalists
  • - The 15 films will be selected for screening based on the preliminary evaluation results.
  • - The 15 films for screening will be announced on the BIAIF website and social media channels in September 2024. The festival will also contact each entrant separately via email.
  • - During the festival, the jury will select one film for each of the following awards: Best AI Creative Film Award, AI Artistic Innovation Award, AI Technology Advancement Award, and AI Social Impact Award. The winners will be announced at the closing ceremony.
Judging Criteria

The judging Criteria will be considered by elements such as overall quality, public appeal, originality, and use of technology. Detailed judging results are confidential. If there are no submissions satisfying the appropriate standards in any category, some or all films may not be selected for screening.

Cancellation of Selection

Selection may be canceled at the festival's decision under the following circumstances:

  • - Incomplete or false information provided in the submission
  • - Legal issues concerning plagiarism, copyright, portrait rights, rental rights, or other rights
  • - An entrant submits more than one film.
  • - Actions that damage the festival's reputation or cause social controversy.
  • - Failure to respond to the festival request or notification via email within 48 hours or failure to respond after two contact attempts.

Regulations

Full entry regulations
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