Early Bird Promption for Join(S$50) & Core(S$140) by 31-Aug-2025 (extended)!!
Early Bird Promption for Join(S$50) & Core(S$140) by 31-Aug-2025 (extended)!!
Early Bird Promption for Join(S$50) & Core(S$140) by 31-Aug-2025 (extended)!!
Early Bird Promption for Join(S$50) & Core(S$140) by 31-Aug-2025 (extended)!!
Early Bird Promption for Join(S$50) & Core(S$140) by 31-Aug-2025 (extended)!!
Early Bird Promption for Join(S$50) & Core(S$140) by 31-Aug-2025 (extended)!!
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Choose either Join or Core to register for the competition.
Join: Entry Fee only [Ideal for participants who have experience in AI video creation]
Core: Entry Fee + Dzine.ai platform (4-month subscription) [Beginners with no previous experience in AI video creation]
Additionally, you are invited to participate in Pro (also known as Paid Workshop) led by filmmakers or domain experts.
To enter into competition only
Join
S$60 S$50
1 or 2 partipants
Free to use any Ai Platform
To subscribe Dzine.ai Platform (4 months) with training/support & enter into competition
Core
S$150 S$140
1 or 2 participants
Online Training with Dzine.ai Platform (image/video credits) with support
To learn from the industry experts in-person from workshop/course
Pro
S$50~S$200
JUDGING CRITERIA
Relevance [30%]
Your short film should connect to a theme related to the Singapore River.
Bonus points:
If the film effectively captures its historical, cultural, emotional, or symbolic ties, illuminating the river's importance to Singapore's identity and heritage.
Creativity [30%]
Be creative with your storytelling! Experiment with genres, styles, perspectives, or formats, as long as you include the phrase Singapore River in your film.
Bonus points:
Captivating visuals, engaging dialogue, mesmerizing music, and purposeful silence in your creative storytelling that captivate the audience and breathe life into the narrative.
Technical Execution [20%]
The technical elements of your film should enrich the narrative. Consider aspects like cinematography, framing, sound, pacing, character and scenes - every detail counts.
Bonus points:
The film production showcases an exceptional quality and professionalism, characterized by a robust sense of structure, coherence, consistency, and technical refinement.
Ai Elements [20%]
Ai revolutionizes filmmaking by aiding in scriptwriting, storyboarding, voiceovers, editing, music, and visual effects empowering creators to craft high-quality, innovative films more quickly, cost-effectively, and independently.
Bonus points:
For the outstanding visual style, tone, character design, lip-sync, dialogue timing, and continuity, as well as for narrative cohesion, scene progression, and the seamless incorporation of AI-generated content.
SUBMISSION FORMAT
- Format: .mp4
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 or 9:16
- Resolution: 1920×1080 or 1080×1920
- Frame Rate: 24 or 25 FPS only
- Audio: Stereo Channels, AAC codec, 48kHz sample rate
- Duration: 3 - 9 mins
- Maximum File Size: 3GB
Sign-up for Join or Core before 2359hrs (GMT +8) on September 15, 2025
All entries must be submitted via the online submission form on this landing page no later than 2359hrs (GMT +8) on September 30, 2025.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Short film entries can incorporate all production techniques and genres (fiction, documentary, animation, experimental or hybrid). No format restrictions.
- Film with non-English dialogues whether fully or partially, must have English subtitles.
- Films must pass IMDA film rating clearance for exhibition in public.
- Filmmaker owns the film copyright but will allow event organizers (Techabler Holdings) for non-commercial screening.
- For commercial screenings, a written consent must be obtained from the filmmaker.
- The entrant is responsible for all necessary copyright clearances for material used in their submitted works, and shall fully indemnify the organizers and sponsors from any damages resulting from copyright infringement lawsuits from other parties.
- Films that promotes violence, racial, religious or gender discrimination and/or contains explicit drug advertisement are disqualified from the competition.
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Storytellng with Social & Brands Engagement (Closed)
From Real to Reel: Making A Film In Memory of My Father
Gen AI Video Production: Concepts, Insights and Trends
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Animating the Future: Building Your Path from an Industry Perspective
Two Hundred Years of Life and Death on the Singapore River
Theme: Singapore River
Low Hai Hong 刘海宏
Low Hai Hong, a second-generation Nanyang artist from Singapore, is a highly esteemed figure among his peers, celebrated for his exceptional oil paintings. Uniquely, he is among the few artists in Singapore who utilizes oil on paper, having pioneered the technique of creating oil paintings on traditional Chinese rice paper.
Low Hai Hong 刘海宏
Low Hai Hong, a second-generation Nanyang artist from Singapore, is a highly esteemed figure among his peers, celebrated for his exceptional oil paintings. Uniquely, he is among the few artists in Singapore who utilizes oil on paper, having pioneered the technique of creating oil paintings on traditional Chinese rice paper.
The Singapore River is not just a waterway; it's the heart and soul of Singapore's incredible story! It's a vibrant symbol of our rich heritage, breathtaking diversity, and remarkable transformation!
To celebrate SG60, we invite everyone to dive into this iconic theme and unleash their creativity with Ai! Let’s come together to explore the inspiring stories of heritage, innovation, and community that highlight how technology is shaping the exciting journey of Singapore!
The theme of our competition draws inspiration from the paintings of Singapore River by Mr. Low Hai Hong.
Singapore River (1988)
In this painting, the skyline is reduced to one tall building accompanied with plenty of white space, focusing our attention to the bum boats floating serenely on th calm and clean waters of the river.
Bum Boats on the Singapore River (1988)
In this painting, the waters of the Singapore River is marked with white space except for the reflections of the boats, further drawing our attention to the simple beauty of these bum boats.
An Idyllic Afternoon at the Singapore River
The unique washed feel in this oild painting similar to the effect of a watercolour painting, brings out the beautiful reflections of the waters of the Singapore River.
It is a picturesque scene, peaceful and serene.
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Ai Short Film Competition serves as a unique platform to cultivate and empower emerging talents in storytelling, particularly in capturing authentic Singaporean narratives through local languages and AI-driven creativity.
By encouraging participants to explore their cultural roots and heritage, the competition aims to preserve and celebrate the diverse stories of Singapore. In addition to the competition, it actively collaborates with seasoned film industry professionals to offer a series of film-related courses and workshops. These programs are designed to equip individuals and communities—especially those with little to no prior experience—with foundational knowledge in both filmmaking and AI applications.
Through this dual approach of hands-on training and creative expression, the initiative not only inspires more sign-ups but also fosters a new generation of storytellers equipped to shape the future of Singapore’s cinematic landscape.
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