AKOOL AI Film Challenge 2026 — Coming Never
AKOOL AI Film Challenge 2026 — Coming Never is a creative challenge organized by AKOOL. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is November 20, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
AKOOL's 2026 AI Film Challenge asks creators to make a trailer for a movie that does not exist. Judging emphasizes story, originality, execution, meaningful AKOOL use and whether the concept feels watchable.
Who Can Enter?
Open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Entrants must be at least 18 or the age of majority in their country/region, have a valid AKOOL account, be eligible under local laws and comply with the official rules.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Entry fee
- No purchase necessary. A valid AKOOL account is required. Free
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Design & Advertising. Competition format: Creative Challenge.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Official rules state up to USD 500,000 in total awards across multiple award categories, including a USD 50,000 Grand Prize plus category and creator awards. Up to $500,000 USD
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- September 15, 2026
- Submission deadline
- November 20, 2026
- Results announced
- December 5, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Entrants must use AKOOL meaningfully in the creative process. Other AI and creative tools are allowed, but AKOOL must play a meaningful role in the final trailer.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Create an original 30–90 second trailer for a fictional movie, use AKOOL meaningfully, publish the completed trailer publicly on an eligible social platform, include required challenge tags/branding, and submit the working public link through the official form.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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