Douyin launches AI video contest with ¥4M cash prize pool and 20M Jimeng credits

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Douyin opened an AI creation contest on June 10, targeting AI video creators. The total prize pool is ¥4M cash plus 20M Jimeng credits; a single winner can receive up to ¥1M cash and 1M credits. The contest has an open track and a themed track co-designed by directors Jia Zhangke, Chen Sicheng, Xue Xiaolu, and novelist Zi Jinchen. Entries must be original AI narrative films at least two minutes long, with no restrictions on tools or models. The 11 judges span directors, screenwriters, producers, sci-fi writers, and AI art scholars. Submissions close August 20; shortlists by August 31, winners by September 22. The post does not disclose judging weights or detailed scoring criteria.

Why it matters: Douyin is putting real money into pulling AI video creators onto its platform — the prize pool and jury lineup are substantial, and the rules are concrete. Held at featured threshold because the post doesn't disclose scoring weights or judging criteria, so competition fairness...