2025 Jeju Global AI Film Contest

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Jeju Content Agency announce the 2025 Jeju Global AI Film Contest, inviting wide participation.

1. Purpose

❍ To enhance global awareness of AI technology and establish Jeju as a hub for AI and cultural convergence, creating synergies between Jeju tourism and the cultural content industry.

2. Overview

❍ Contest Period: January 10, 2025 – March 31, 2025

❍ Submission Period: March 4, 2025, 09:00 AM – March 31, 2025, 6:00 PM (KST)

❍ Themes: Glorious Jeju, Documentary, Free Format

Number	Theme	Content
1	Fiction	A video featuring storytelling powered by generative AI
2	Non-Fiction	A video created based on true stories (documentaries, real-life events) using generative AI
3	Art & Culture	A video created on themes such as music, art, and culture using generative AI

❍ Awards and Prizes: 20 works selected, total prize pool of 58,000,000 KRW

Awards	Prize (KRW)	Total (KRW)
Total(KRW)		58,000,000
Grand Prize (1 work)	20,000,000	20,000,000
Best in Category (3 works)	7,000,000	21,000,000
Runner-Up (3 works)	3,000,000	9,000,000
Honorable Mention (3 works)	1,000,000	3,000,000
Finalists (10 works)	500,000	5,000,000

❍ Video Specifications

- Duration: Minimum 3 minutes, no maximum limit / Screen ratio is free

- Quality: Full HD or higher (4K recommended), MP4 format

- Frame Rate: Minimum 24fps

- Subtitles (if applicable): Korean or English subtitles required

❍ Eligibility : Anyone who can make videos using AI technology

- Open to anyone capable of producing videos using AI technology

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

- Winners must have no issues entering or staying in South Korea

❍ How to apply : Access the AI International Film Festival banner (link) on the Jeju Content Agency website / Fill out the application form according to the provided format

3. Application Process

Announcement and Application Submission	▶	Categorization of Submitted Videos	▶	Evaluation by Judges	▶	Selection of Winners by Category	▶	Awards Ceremony

4. JUDGING and Criteria

❍ JUDGING Schedule : April 2025 (subject to change)

❍ JUDGING Process

- Preliminary Review: File and AI usage verification

- Final Judging: Evaluation by a panel of up to 5 experts

❍ Judging Criteria

Criterion	Details	Score	Total
The quality of the work's completeness	The overall completeness of the work, including the story, video, and sound	40	100
AI Technology Usage	Effective use of AI technologies	40
Creativity	Originality and uniqueness	20

※ Works featuring Jeju themes (culture, nature, history, mythology, etc.) will receive an additional 3 points

5. Precautions

❍ Ineligible Submissions

- Incomplete files (e.g., unfinished videos or incorrect forms)

- Works previously awarded in other contests

- Works deemed inappropriate due to copyright issues, defamation, or other reasons

※ Applications and selection may be cancelled if the above is found to be applicable

❍ Submission Requirements

- At least 90% of the entire work's clips (including music, subtitles, and dialogue) must be created using generative AI technology

- Submit your application by 6:00 PM (KST) on March 31, 2025.

- If the video has lines and subtitles, it must have Korean or English subtitles

- Prohibition on Portfolio and Resume Submission

- In case of upload issues, submissions can be made in person or via mail to: Jeju Content Agency, 82 Sinsan-ro, Jeju City, Jeju, Korea

6. Other matters

❍ Rights and Usage

- Copyright remains with the creator.

- Jeju Province and the Jeju Content Agency reserve the right to

·The entire work or parts of it may be used for free for public interest purposes both online and offline (e.g., website, YouTube platform uploads), provided that prior mutual agreement is reached before usage

·To be utilized in the agency's facilities (studio, cinema, exhibition hall, etc.) and in events or promotions organized by Jeju Special Self-Governing Province and the Jeju Content Agency

·Public relations marketing (press materials, etc.) according to the purpose of support, utilization related to the projects of Jeju Island and the Promotion Agency, such as the publication of video materials and books, etc

·Active cooperation in related projects requested by Jeju Island and the Agency, such as holding a preview

7. Contact Information

Name	Phone	Email
2025 Jeju Global AI Film Contest	+82-64-735-0675	chosinga@ofjeju.kr

※ Contest details may change, and applicants are responsible for understanding all rules and guidelines. Adjustments will be announced as needed.