Entries are closed — judging is under way.
The organizer expects to announce the results on November 26, 2026.
OnSolo × ReelShort Global Short Drama Creator Awards 2026 — AI短剧创作奖
OnSolo × ReelShort Global Short Drama Creator Awards 2026 — AI短剧创作奖 is a creative challenge organized by IMAGE FUTURE INVESTMENT (HK) LIMITED (OnSolo) and ReelShort. Submissions closed on October 15, 2026 (UTC+8). These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 9, 2026.
Overview
This OnSolo × ReelShort global AI short-drama creative contest is administered by a Hong Kong company together with ReelShort. Competition entry is open Aug 25–Oct 15 2026, with USD 200k in potential cash prizes plus a separate 12 million OnSolo credit pool. Content must be 100% generated with OnSolo and comprise at least five vertical episodes of 1–3 minutes with English subtitles; no previously published works. The publicly accessible official event webpage contains a real submission form with content/link fields. Login and final submission are untested. Age requirement: 18+ and legal majority; no minors accepted.
Who Can Enter?
Open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open worldwide to individuals or teams, but every participant/entrant must be at least 18 AND have reached legal age of majority at their place of residence; sanction, identification and lawful payment limitations apply. A team designates one responsible representative.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Entries
- Individual and team entries
- Languages
- Accurate synchronized English subtitles required; the cover filename cannot contain Chinese characters.
- Entry fee
- No reliable published entry fee in organizer rules; left blank. OnSolo generation itself may involve platform costs, but no fee asserted.
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D and AI Writing & Storytelling. Competition format: Creative Challenge.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Cash awards: 1 grand prize USD 100,000; 2 excellence prizes USD 20,000 each; 3 rising stars USD 10,000 each; 10 value prizes USD 3,000 each = USD 200,000 maximum. 100 creator-growth places receive total 12m OnSolo credits, not cash. Prize identity verification and taxes may apply; not all award places guaranteed. Potential future contracts/distribution are conditional, not guaranteed. USD 200,000 cash awards; 12,000,000 OnSolo credits are separate non-cash support
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- August 25, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 15, 2026 (UTC+8)
- Results announced
- November 26, 2026
- Event dates
- November 27, 2026 – December 27, 2026
Dates follow the organizer's stated timezone (UTC+8, Shanghai time). The organizer lists a date without an exact closing time.
AI Tool and Model Rules
100% of the finished visual content must be generated using OnSolo AI. Retain original canvases, files, generation logs and copyright proofs. Original unpublished work must premiere on the designated platforms and may not enter competing events before winner announcements.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Produce an original previously unpublished vertical 9:16 series with at least five 1–3-minute episodes; MP4/H.264 >=720p (1080p recommended), 8 Mbps, >=23.97 fps and complete English subtitles. Generate 100% of visual content with OnSolo; retain generation records. Cover must be 1080x1440 JPG =10% of total runtime as trailer/highlights on approved social channels retaining watermark and #OnSoloxReelShort #OnSoloDrama #OnSolo. Submit project title, cover, account email, public OnSolo URL, public finished-video cloud URL and public social post URL through event Submit Work form; check for official confirmation email.
Source Verification
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