"What If" AI Contest Winner Announcement

The What If Contest successfully concluded on December 17, 2025, and we’re excited to share the results with you.Over the course of the contest, we reached more than 620,000 creators and received 245 incredible submissions. The creativity, originality, and effort from the community truly exceeded our expectations—thank you to everyone who participated and shared their ideas with us.Now, the moment you’ve been waiting for 🎉We’re thrilled to officially announce the winners of the What If Contest below.

Grand Prize

Alexandru Sanfira

This AI-generated fictional film frames "memories" as prime currency subverts sci-fi's resource cliché with a fresh angle. The AI neural chip's three core functions—telepathic communication, digital banking, memory trading—match public expectations, forge a cohesive worldview, and rationalize memory trading's absurd premise.

Visual Excellence Awards

CKHMOD | Chadwick Halbritter
VoidMondayClub
Vladislav OSSSO

Demonstrates excellent control over character realism and lighting effects, such as reflections and perspective, presenting contrast in a highly creative way.

Story Excellence Awards

Haggar Shoval
Ferlupito Edo Ramandika Pramayuda
Joe Arno

This AI fictional documentary combines film-grade storytelling with multiple character interviews to explore the hidden risks and humanistic dilemmas behind technological progress. It depicts an absurd yet plausible future that provokes profound reflection.

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How will my reward be delivered?

The CapCut team will contact you via email to verify your personal information and guide you through the next steps.
The payment will be redeemed through the CapCut mobile Creator Center.
The entire process will take 5–10 business days.