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Youth AI Video Challenge
​Spring 2025

Unlock AI Magic: Free Tools, Free Course, Big Prizes!

Register Now to Get Early Bird Perks!

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Calling all creative students, Grade 12 and below! Showcase your imagination by making a short video using AI-generated content. No experience required—just your ideas and curiosity.

Video Showcase

AI-generated song
Magical Forrest
Soup Dumplings are all about Reunion
Miniature Ramen Worker
Cookie Monster
DNA Methylation
The Last Dragon Fight made by 8 year's old
Wolf

Timeline

  • Launch Date: now

  • Submission Deadline: 4/30/2025

  • Judging Period: 5/1/2025-5/5/2025

  • Winner Announcement: 5/10/2025

Topic & Criteria

  • Topic:

    • Unlimited. You can create anything you want

    • Participants must be Grade 12 or below.

    • Videos will be judged on creativity, use of AI, and impact.

    • Your video must contain AI generated video

  • Criteria: ​

    1. Creativity & Innovation (20%)

      •    Are the ideas and execution original and imaginative? Is there a fresh perspective or approach to illustrating AI concepts?

    2. Technical Accuracy & AI Content (20%)
      •    Does the video present AI information correctly, demonstrating a solid understanding of the topic? Are facts reliable and up-to-date?

    3. Storytelling & Presentation (20%)
      •    Is the message delivered in a logical and engaging way? Are narration, visuals, and structure clear and compelling?

    4. Impact & Inspiration (20%)
      •    Does the video leave a strong impression or motivate viewers? Does it meaningfully address the theme and spark interest in AI?

    5. Ethics & Responsibility (20%)
      •    Is the content created and presented ethically (e.g., no copyright infringements, proper use of AI)? Does it show awareness of ethical considerations in AI?

Categories

Long Video (~1min)

Prize:

  • 1st Place:  $180

  • 2nd Place: $120

  • 3rd Place:  $60

Short Video (5-10s)

Prize:

  • 1st Place:  $30

  • 2nd Place: $20

  • 3rd Place:  $10

Early Bird Perks

  • First 50 Registrations get $10 free credits to our kid-friendly AI platform. That's ~250 images or ~5 min video using the best AI models.

  • If you use up your credits, submit your progress for a chance to get credit refill if we see potential!

Outstanding Judge

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​Jim HuiHui
AI Artist

Jim HuiHui is an AI artist, AI film director, and JiMeng Super Creator. He specializes in using unique visual languages to explore the limits of AI creation. His focus is on crafting "familiar yet novel" experiences. 
Some of his works include The Thin Man, The Gun, The Hotpot and Hard Bebop Gunman, both of which have won several awards, including the Independent Shorts Award and the AI Artist Jury Award.

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Tony Pu
KLING AI 
​Global Product Marketing & Operations

Tony has a diverse background spanning both the creative & filmmaking industry and the tech industry. With first-hand experience as a filmmaker and a deep understanding of platform dynamics, he brings a unique perspective on storytelling and innovation. Passionate about the evolving role of technology in creativity, Tony is committed to promoting the use of AI to make content creation accessible to everyone.

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Weng Chen
​Messycow Comics
Founder

Weng Chen, cartoonist, content creator & influencer, founder of the "The adventure of Messycow", ex video game studio founder, chief artist. Weng's comics works are loved by readers across North America! 

How to Participate

1

Register

Click “Register Now!” and fill out a short form.

2

Create

Use any AI tools or our free platform credits to generate your video.

3

Submit

Upload your final AI-driven video (under 10s or under 1m)

Registration Form

Individual or Team
Category Required

Join as Volunteer?

If you are interested in joining us, please go to Join US

  • Can I get more credit after using the $10?
    Yes, once you've used up your $10 credit, you can submit an application to request more credit. We'll review your request and provide additional credits as needed.
  • How many credits do I have?
    Invited members get $10 worth of credits to start exploring the chat platform.
  • How do I Sign-Up/Sign-In?
    Follow the instructions on our website to create an account or log in with Gmail or Microsoft account.
  • How often is the challenge held?
    The challenge is held once every quarter. This means it takes place four times a year.
  • Is the platform safe for kids to use?
    Yes, the platform is designed to be kid-safe. We have implemented strict guidelines and safety measures to ensure that all content is appropriate for younger users.
  • How should I choose which plugin to use?
    * For images, use: * - Flux Pro v1.1: Basic image generation. * - Flux Pro v1.1 Ultra: Better quality but costs more credits. * For videos, use: * - Kling 1.6 Standard Image-to-Video: Basic video from images. * - Kling 1.6 Pro Image-to-Video: Higher quality but more expensive. * - Kling 1.6 Standard Text-to-Video: Create videos directly from text. * Experiment with different plugins to find what you like best. Tip: Generate an image first, then use it to create a video.
  • What are the early birds' benefits?​​
    The first 50 participants to register will receive free platform credits to help bring their AI-powered ideas.​
  • How does the chat work for AI-generation?
    * Our chat platform uses powerful AI models (like GPT-4o and GPT-40-mini) and cool plugins (Flux for images, Kling for videos). * Think of plugins as tools to create images or videos. The chat models help you with text-based tasks. * By default, you can chat using the foundation models. To create images, use the Flux plugin. For videos, use the Kling plugin.
  • Who are the judges and what is the judgement process?
    Your work will be judged by a panel of industry experts, ensuring fair and insightful feedback to help you grow as a creator.
  • What are the awards?
    We’re offering a variety of prestigious awards, including First, Second, and Third Prizes, as well as special recognitions like Most Creative Award and Best Technical Achievement Award.​
  • Why does it take so long to generate a video?
    AI takes time to generate videos. Our platform is actually faster than other ones. Creating a video usually takes about 5 minutes. To speed up, we recommend first do Text to Image, then Image to video. You will get notification when video is done or ask for the result. If successful, you'll get a link to download your video.
  • What can I do with my $10 credit?
    With your $10 credit, you can: Generate 250 images using the best image generation model, Flux 1.1. Create a video that lasts approximately 5 minutes using the best video generation model, Kling 1.6.
  • I'm pretty new, how do I get started?
    We've built a chat platform to get you started quickly. After you get credit, please join our free course: AI Video Lab: From Concept to Creation

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