01Theme
National heroes and heroic battles
Creative reimaginings of Vietnamese national heroes, their battles and legacies.
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AI-Powered Content Creation CompetitionVietnam AI Film · 1st Edition — 2026
Vietnamese Legends Through AI — Vietnam AI Film 2026
Using artificial intelligence to retell Vietnam's history, legends, heritage, landscapes and culture in a new cinematic language.
Chapter I: Competition Themes
Three creative themes
02Theme
History, archaeology and Vietnamese culture
Reconstructions of Vietnamese society, culture and heritage rooted in authoritative sources.
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03Theme
Landscapes, tourism & local culture
Showcasing scenic beauty, heritage sites, festivals, craft villages and cultural landmarks of Vietnam.
Learn moreChapter II — Rules
Transparent & open
Four foundational articles that define the competition.
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Format
Short films, trailers, concept videos, AI animation, AI-augmented live action, AI music videos / OSTs.
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Duration
1 to 5 minutes. The organizers publish detailed limits per category.
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AI tools
Any lawful AI tools that comply with the rules. A suggested toolkit is included in the official rulebook.
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Eligibility
Individuals, teams, students, creators, studios and companies — Vietnamese and international.
Entry fee
199.000 ₫
/ individual or team representative. All fees fund production and the jury.
Chapter III
Prizes
& honors
* Prize structure may be adjusted by the organizers as the competition progresses.
Chapter IV — Timeline
Five pages
of the chronicle
From the opening torch to talent discovery — seven months carved into five chapters.
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18 / 05 / 2026
Official launch ceremony
Page One — Genesis
Official launch of Vietnam AI Film 2026 on May 18 — the start of the journey of Vietnamese legends through AI.
II
01 — 30 / 06 / 2026
Registration & entries open
Page Two — First Stroke
At 00:00 on June 1 registration and entry submission open — kicking off the first submission wave.
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01 — 31 / 07 / 2026
Registration & entries · Wave 2
Page Three — Continued
Registration and submissions continue from July 1 to 31 — another chance for late-arriving creators.
IV
01 — 31 / 08 / 2026
Registration & entries · Final wave
Page Four — Final Stroke
The last gate opens August 1–31 — the closing moment for final submissions.
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25 / 09 / 2026
Awards gala & talent casting
Page Five — Honors
A September 25 gala evening combining awards with casting for actors, voice artists and directors for future projects.
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Entries open: 00:00 · 01 / 06 / 2026