Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Deadline
- 8/10/2026
In short
The CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026 is a global competition celebrating AI-powered creativity and storytelling across four tracks, offering $200,000 in total cash awards and open to everyone worldwide.
CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026
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$200,000
Total cash awards
August 10, 2026
Submission Deadline
4
Competition Tracks
Worldwide
Eligibility
Free CapCut Pro access & credits
Participant Starter Pack
Overview
The CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026 is the inaugural global celebration of original work and the imaginative possibilities enabled by AI. This festival invites participants to explore storytelling and creativity across various forms, utilizing AI tools. It aims to showcase the power of AI in content creation, offering a platform for creators from all backgrounds. The festival features four distinct tracks: Films, Series, Creative, and Commercial, encouraging diverse applications of AI in video production and content creation. Participants are encouraged to submit their unique projects that demonstrate innovative use of AI. With a total prize pool of $200,000, the festival recognizes exceptional talent through a Grand Prix, Category Winners, Category Honorees, the Student Vision Award, and Spotlight Selections. Beyond cash prizes, winners will gain exposure through film festival premieres, screenings at CapCut creator events, and valuable industry connections. To support participants, everyone can apply for a complimentary starter pack that includes CapCut credits and Pro access, facilitating their creative journey. The competition emphasizes accessibility and encourages anyone with an interest in AI and content creation to participate.
What to build
Participants must create original work utilizing AI, across four tracks: Films, Series, Creative, and Commercial. The submissions should showcase storytelling and creativity in various forms, demonstrating the imaginative possibilities enabled by AI.
Prizes
Grand Prix
Part of the $200,000 total cash awards, plus film festival premieres, CapCut creator event screenings, and industry connections.
$10,000+
Category Winners
Part of the $200,000 total cash awards, plus film festival premieres, CapCut creator event screenings, and industry connections.
Varies
Category Honorees
Part of the $200,000 total cash awards, plus film festival premieres, CapCut creator event screenings, and industry connections.
Varies
Student Vision Award
Part of the $200,000 total cash awards, plus film festival premieres, CapCut creator event screenings, and industry connections.
Varies
Spotlight Selections
Part of the $200,000 total cash awards, plus film festival premieres, CapCut creator event screenings, and industry connections.
Varies
Key dates
- Submissions Open2026-06-19
- Submission Deadline2026-08-10
Eligibility
The competition is open to high school students, bachelor's students, master's students, PhD students, and is generally open to everyone. It is open worldwide unless specifically noted otherwise.
How to enter
- Apply for a free starter pack of CapCut credits and Pro access.
- Create your original work utilizing AI in one of the four tracks (Films, Series, Creative, Commercial).
- Submit your entries through the official competition website: http://capcut.creaite26.com.
Sponsors & partners
CapCut