Can I enter as a team, or is this open to individuals only?

Entries are individual. That said, we encourage participants to invite others to join the challenge and create alongside them.

Do my two entries have to be in the same track?

No. Your two entries can be in different tracks. They don't need to match.

Can I submit work I created before September 1?

Yes. Any creation you made using the Video Series feature, even before September 1, is eligible for submission.

Which Qolaba feature do I need to use to create my entry?

Only the Video Series feature qualifies. Entries made using other Qolaba tools on their own, like standalone video generation or image generation, are not eligible.

Can I use other AI tools alongside Qolaba?

No. Your creation needs to be made strictly inside Qolaba. Entries not created on Qolaba will not be validated.

Do I need a paid Qolaba subscription?

No. You don't need a paid subscription to participate. You get 2 free video series generations to create and submit your entry.

What exactly counts as one video series generation?

A video series generation is the final assembled video, after all individual clips have been generated and combined into one complete piece. The finished, combined video is what's eligible for submission, not the individual clips.

Is there a minimum or maximum duration for entries?

Minimum 10 seconds, maximum 100 seconds.

If I cross-post to multiple platforms, does that count as multiple entries?

No. Posting the same creation across different social media platforms helps you reach more people and get more upvotes, but it still counts as one entry. You'll link each platform post to the same video series in the submission form.

Can I promote my entry to get more upvotes?

Yes. You're encouraged to share your creation across social media to boost reach and rank higher on the leaderboard.

What happens if my post is taken down or made private during the challenge?

Your post needs to stay public for the full duration of the challenge to remain eligible for rewards.

What happens in the event of a tie in upvotes?

If two entries end up with the same number of upvotes, the prize amount will be split equally between the tied entries.

What counts as a valid post?

A valid post is a publicly visible post on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, or Facebook that contains your Qolaba generated creation, tags @qolaba, uses #CreatedWithQolaba, and includes the official Qolaba challenge link. Posting on more than one platform is welcome but not required. Keep the post public until winners are announced.

The Qolaba AI Film Challenge

Create an AI video with Qolaba. From films and ads to product concepts and original stories. Post your creation on social media to enter and compete with creators worldwide.

Learn more

Submission StartsSeptember 1

Submissions CloseSeptember 21

Results AnnouncedOctober 18

Prize pool

What you win

Two grand prizes. One picked by the jury, one picked by everyone else. Plus special awards. Total prize pool of $3,000.

Audience Award

Most upvoted by the community

Grand Prize

One winner

Second Place

One winner

Jury Award

Scored against the criteria by our panel

Grand Prize

One winner

Second Place

One winner

Special Awards

Jury and community picks · 5 winners

One winner per category

Most CreativeMost Mind BlowingAudience ChoiceBest New CreatorBest Use of Qolaba

Also included

Social featureCreator spotlightCertificatePotential Qolaba collaboration

Four ways to enter

Four main tracks in the challenge: Film, Advertising, Unreal and What If, and A Day With. Pick one, or send up to two entries into two different tracks. Unreal and What If is the wildcard lane for anything that refuses to sit in a box.

Film

Make an AI short film, a trailer, a music video, a horror short, or something experimental you never had the budget for.

Advertising

Cut an AI commercial, a product film, a fashion piece, or a whole campaign, real brand or one you made up.

Unreal & What If

Wildcard

Bring an impossible world to life. Floating oceans, upside down forests, cities built on the backs of turtles.

A Day With…

Spend one full, ordinary yet magical day inside the story of a beloved anime or movie character.

MADE WITH QOLABA

Straight From The Studio

What's possible when you hand Qolaba the idea.

You make it, you post it, you send us the link. Judges score it, the community votes on it, and the strongest work rises to the top. Each step below takes a couple of minutes.

HOW IT WORKS

Four steps from idea to entry

POST IT

#CreatedWithQolaba

It exists now. Show people.

Supported platforms: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

@lenaleonardo

3,482 126

lenaleonardo turned "what if the moon had oceans" into 30 seconds of pure AI chaos

#QolabaAIFilmChallenge #MadeWithQolaba #AIFilm

2 hours ago

@marcusreyes

11.2K 408

marcusreyes no camera, no crew, no budget. just me and a prompt at 2am

#QolabaAIFilmChallenge #MadeWithQolaba #AIFilm

@quietfilms.co

7,905 233

quietfilms.co made an entire sci-fi trailer before my coffee went cold

#QolabaAIFilmChallenge #MadeWithQolaba #AIFilm #AIShortFilm

THE ROADMAP

AI Video Contest Timeline

Key dates for submissions, upvoting, judging, and results.

Challenge Teaser

August 27

Discover the challenge and get inspired.

Submissions Open

Sep 1 – Sep 21

Create and submit your entry.

Upvoting Period

Sep 22 – Oct 4

Vote for your favourite entries.

Judging Period

Oct 5 – Oct 17

The jury reviews and scores entries.

Results Announced

October 18

Winners and results are revealed.

Challenge Teaser
August 27
Discover the challenge and get inspired.
Submissions Open
Sep 1 – Sep 21
Create and submit your entry.
Upvoting Period
Sep 22 – Oct 4
Vote for your favourite entries.
Judging Period
Oct 5 – Oct 17
The jury reviews and scores entries.
Results Announced
October 18
Winners and results are revealed.

Rules snapshot

The short version

Two free Qolaba video series generations the moment you sign up.
Post your creation publicly on at least one supported platform: Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, or Facebook.
Tag @qolaba, add #CreatedWithQolaba, and include the official Qolaba link in your post.
Submit the link through the official entry form before the September 21 deadline. Up to 2 entries per creator, across different tracks.
Post a second creation in any track to unlock a third free Qolaba generation.

Read the full guidelines

Eligibility, category briefs, submission format, content rules, judging criteria, and the full official terms all live on the guidelines page. Worth a read before you submit.

Read full guidelines

Free generations

How the free generations work

Two free Qolaba video series generations the moment you sign up. Post a second time and a third generation lands automatically.

Two free on sign up

Two full Qolaba video series generations arrive in your account the second you join. No card asked for, no trial gotchas.

FREE

One public post to enter

Publish your first creation on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, or Facebook, tag @qolaba and #CreatedWithQolaba, and paste the link into the entry form.

ENTRY

A second post unlocks a third

Publish a second creation in any track and a third free Qolaba video series generation drops into your account automatically. More shots at the prize, more chances to be seen.

UNLOCKED

FAQ

Questions, answered

The questions we get most from creators before they enter. If yours is not on the list, ping us on Discord or Instagram and we will add it.

Ready to make something worth watching?

Sign up in under a minute, take your two free Qolaba video series generations, and put your work in front of judges, brands, and a global creator community. The idea is yours. The studio is on us.