CapCut AI Short Film Contest: Road to Cannes
The CapCut AI Short Film Contest is your gateway to the industry. Create with CapCut's AI video tools to secure a direct spot in the WAiFF (World AI Film Festival) competition and a chance to attend the awards in Cannes.
Mark Your Calendar
Submissions Open: February 28 – March 16, 2026
CapCut Winners Announced: March 21, 2026
WAiFF Global Winners Announced: April 21, 2026
(CapCut winners will advance to compete on the WAiFF global stage.)
What You Can Win
🥇 Grand Prize
Top 2 Grand Prize winners
$2,500 USD
3 years of CapCut Pro, 10,000 CapCut credits, and Direct entry to WAiFF competition
🤩 Excellence Award
Top 10 Excellence Award winners
$500 USD
1 year of CapCut Pro, Direct entry to WAiFF competition
🎟️ Lucky Draw
500 Winners Selected. Everyone Has a Chance to Win!
1 Month of CapCut Pro each
How to Enter
Step 1: Create Your Film
Duration: 5–10 minutes
Genre: Choose one: Action, Animation, Emotion, or Fantasy.
Language: English (or add English subtitles)
Required Tool: You must use the AI Video feature (found under "Media" on Desktop/App) or AI Video Maker (Web)
Note: If selected for WAiFF, you will be required to submit a PDF breakdown of your creative workflow for this project.