K-CULTURE AI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (KCAIF)

K-CULTURE AI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (KCAIF) is a newly established international film festival dedicated to discovering innovative and original cinematic works created with or assisted by artificial intelligence. The festival introduces these works to audiences around the world and celebrates the creative vision, passion, and artistic achievements of filmmakers working with AI.

Organized by the Korea AI Film Festival Association (KAIFA), the inaugural KCAIF will take place on September 6, 2026, at enTravel(앙트레블) in Gangnam, Seoul, Republic of Korea. As a global platform, KCAIF brings together AI filmmakers, artists, technologists, and forward-thinking creators from around the world to explore the future of storytelling, visual culture, music and sound, and the new possibilities emerging through collaboration between humans and AI.

[ OUR VISION ]

Rooted in the spirit of K-Culture, KCAIF offers a distinctive international stage where cultural identity, artistic imagination, and cutting-edge technology come together. More than simply presenting new forms of cinema, the festival seeks to create a new cultural experience where Korea’s creative energy connects with audiences around the world.

Through its Official Selections and awards in multiple categories, KCAIF honors excellence in originality, storytelling, artistic achievement, emotional resonance, and technological innovation in AI-driven filmmaking.

[ STATE-OF-THE-ART SCREENING ENVIRONMENT ]

To provide a high-quality visual experience, selected works will be showcased on a large-scale 4K-compatible LED screen measuring approximately 5m x 3m. This screening environment is designed to present AI-driven cinematic works with clarity, detail, and strong visual impact.

[ DISTINGUISHED JURY PANEL ]

KCAIF is committed to a rigorous, fair, and insightful evaluation process. The jury panel brings together experts from diverse fields, including academia, film directing, film criticism, philosophy, AI, media, and cultural studies.

This multidisciplinary composition allows KCAIF to evaluate each work from multiple perspectives, including technological innovation, artistic depth, storytelling, emotional resonance, and philosophical significance.

Full jury profiles can be found on our official website.

• Min Ho Song: Director, AI Media Content Lab at Seoul National University (SNU).
• Chan-il Jeon: Renowned Film Critic; Former Programmer at Busan International Film Festival (BIFF).
• Nam Hee Park: Ph.D. in Philosophy; Director, Institute of Hope Philosophy.
• Jin Ho Park: • Jin Ho Park: Visiting Professor, Kim Jaechul Graduate School of AI, KAIST; Specialist in cultural heritage digital restoration.
• So Jung Paik: CEO, Mirae Design; Former Operations Department Head at Deutsche Bank Seoul.

[ LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZING COMMITTEE ]

KCAIF is led by a dedicated organizing committee with professional backgrounds in AI education, media, film production, cultural arts, public relations, and international festival planning. Please visit our official website for the full list and detailed biographies.

• Hyo Jeong Shin (Founder & Chair): AI film director; Ph.D. in Political Science and International Relations, Korea University; President, Korea AI Film Festival Association (KAIFA); Seocho Bureau Chief, Finance Today.

• Jae-Yong Choi (Prep Committee Chair / General Director): Organizing Committee Chair of the Seoul International AI Film Festival; experienced festival director with five successful film festival registrations.

• Cheol Hyun Park (Arts & Culture Chair): Active film director; Director of “Kim~chi!” currently in screening.

• Jong Sik Lee (Digital Media Chair): Ph.D. in Interaction Science (HCI); Assistant Professor, Anyang University.

• Jin Seon Kim (Public Relations Chair): CEO, SNS Story Journal; Director, Finance Today.

[ FESTIVAL SCOPE ]

KCAIF welcomes a wide range of screen-based works, including AI-generated films, AI-assisted films, animation, experimental cinema, hybrid media, digital art, and works that creatively integrate music and sound into cinematic expression.

These works are recognized as innovative artistic attempts that expand the boundaries of creative expression, open new possibilities for storytelling, and present new directions for visual arts in the age of AI.

[ FESTIVAL INFORMATION ]

• Venue: enTravel(앙트레블), Gangnam, Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Venue Address: B1, 45, Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06124, Republic of Korea
• Korean Address: 서울특별시 강남구 강남대로102길 45 B1층, 앙트레블
• Event Date: September 6, 2026
• Organizer: Korea AI Film Festival Association (KAIFA)
• Official Festival Website: https://www.kcaif.net
• Organizer Website: https://koreacultureai.wixsite.com/website-10
• Contact: korea.culture.ai@gmail.com
• Additional Domain Email: info@kcaif.net
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ai.korea2026

Join us in Seoul to explore the future of AI cinema, creative innovation, and global cultural exchange.

Awards & Prizes

K-CULTURE AI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (KCAIF) recognizes and celebrates outstanding works and creators that demonstrate exceptional creativity, artistic excellence, and technological innovation in AI-driven cinema and visual arts.

[ GRAND PRIZE ]

The Grand Prize is the highest honor of KCAIF, presented to the most outstanding work among all submissions.

The Grand Prize winner will receive:
• Cash Prize: KRW 1,000,000
• Exclusive KCAIF Trophy: A custom-designed physical trophy symbolizing the spirit of K-Culture and AI innovation.
• Official KCAIF Laurels and Certificate of Recognition.

[ OFFICIAL AWARD CATEGORIES ]

Awards will be presented in the official categories registered on FilmFreeway.
KCAIF recognizes outstanding works across key areas of AI-driven cinema and visual arts, including:
• Grand Prize
• AI Film
• AI Music Video
• AI Director
• Screenplay
• Documentary Short
• Animation Short
• Ultra Short AI Film
• First-Time Filmmaker AI Short
• AI Sound Design
• Student Short
• AI Visual Effects
• AI Commercial Film
• Trailer
• AI Experimental Film

Additional distinctions may be presented at the discretion of the festival and jury.

[ OFFICIAL DISTINCTIONS & DETAILS ]

KCAIF officially recognizes submitted works through the following distinctions:

• Official Selection: Works selected for the festival’s official competition
• Semi-Finalist: Works recognized during the preliminary evaluation stage
• Finalist: Works shortlisted for final consideration
• Winner: Top-ranked works in each category
• Grand Prize: The highest overall honor of the festival.

[ TROPHIES & DIGITAL MATERIALS ]

• Major award winners attending the festival may receive physical trophies.
• Winners and officially recognized projects may receive official KCAIF laurels and digital certificates.
• Non-attending winners may receive digital award materials for promotional use.
• The jury may present special recognition to works demonstrating outstanding originality, artistic achievement, and innovation in AI storytelling.

Rules & Terms

[ RULES & TERMS ]

Please read these Rules & Terms carefully before submitting your work. By submitting to the K-CULTURE AI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (KCAIF), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following terms and conditions.

1. Eligibility & Production Date
KCAIF welcomes submissions from filmmakers and creators worldwide.
Submitted works must have been completed on or after January 1, 2024.
Premiere status is not required. Previously screened or publicly released works are eligible.

2. AI Usage Criteria
Submitted works must use artificial intelligence as a major creative element in the production process. This may include, but is not limited to, AI-assisted writing, image generation, video generation, editing, visual effects, sound design, music, animation, or other creative uses of AI.

3. Submission Method
All entries must be submitted through FilmFreeway via online screener only. No physical submissions, including DVDs or USB drives, will be accepted.

4. Language & Subtitles
Films not in English must include English subtitles. Korean subtitles are recommended but not required. Entries without English subtitles may be disqualified.

5. Submission Categories
Submitters are responsible for selecting the appropriate submission category. If a work is submitted to an incorrect category, KCAIF may reassign the work to a more suitable category at its discretion.

6. Multiple Entries
Multiple submissions are allowed. A single project may be entered into more than one category, provided that the appropriate entry fee is paid for each category.

7. Accepted Genres & Categories
KCAIF accepts a wide range of AI-related creative works, including AI films, animation, experimental works, hybrid media, digital art, trailers, screenplays, posters, and audiovisual works incorporating AI-generated music or sound.

8. Running Time
Submitted film and video works are generally recommended to be between 3 and 20 minutes in length.
Categories such as Trailer, Poster, and Screenplay will be reviewed according to their own category-specific standards.

9. Selection Process & Official Recognition
All submissions will be reviewed by the jury panel. Recognition statuses may include Official Selection, Semi-Finalist, Finalist, Winner, and Grand Prize.
Official Selection status does not automatically guarantee an on-site or public screening.

10. Screening and Presentation
KCAIF may present selected works as part of the festival program in online, in-person, or special event formats, subject to festival programming, venue conditions, and event operations.

11. Promotion Rights
By submitting, the entrant grants KCAIF the right to use trailers, still images, posters, titles, credits, and brief excerpts of the submitted work for festival screening, promotional, archival, and festival-related purposes.
Such use will be limited to activities related to KCAIF and its official promotion.

12. Rights and Responsibility
The submitter confirms that they own or control all necessary rights to the submitted work, including music, images, footage, AI-related assets, voice, likeness, and all related intellectual property.

KCAIF is not responsible for any copyright infringement claims, rights disputes, or legal issues arising from submitted materials.

13. Fees
All submission fees are non-refundable. Fees will not be returned in the event of withdrawal, disqualification, non-selection, or submission to an incorrect category.

14. Communication
All official communication will be conducted by email or through FilmFreeway. Entrants are responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date contact information.

15. Submission Restrictions
KCAIF reserves the right to reject or disqualify any work that infringes upon the rights of others, may give rise to legal disputes, contains false or misleading submission information, or is deemed inconsistent with the festival’s purpose, ethics, and standards.

16. Notification of Results
Selection results and award announcements may be published through FilmFreeway, the festival’s official website, or other official communication channels.

17. Changes
KCAIF reserves the right to update these Rules & Terms when necessary. Any updates will be reflected on the festival’s official page or official communication channels.

18. Awards, Trophies & Digital Materials
Major award winners attending the ceremony may receive physical trophies.
For non-attending winners, official digital laurels and certificates may be provided. Physical trophies may be arranged separately when possible, and international shipping fees may apply.
All award-related communication will be conducted by email or through FilmFreeway.

19. Final Agreement
By submitting your work, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted all Rules & Terms of the K-CULTURE AI INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (KCAIF).