Indonesia’s Biggest AI Film Revolution Starts Here

1 BILLION IDR in Prizes + National Fame

Your film could be the next viral AI masterpiece — seen, judged, and celebrated across Indonesia.

Total Prizes

IDR 1.000.000.000

Submit Your AI Film Before It’s Too Late

USKY Awards Night – April 2026

A new wave of storytelling rises as your film premieres on Indonesia’s leading AI-powered creative stage, a place where bold ideas evolve into unforgettable experiences. Your vision steps into the spotlight, capturing the eyes of audiences, innovators, and mentors shaping the future of the creative industry.

This night belongs to creators who dare to push beyond the edges of AI cinema. Under the charged atmosphere of the showcase arena, Indonesia’s most visionary filmmakers debut their finest work, culminating in the presentation of the USKY Trophy — the highest honor in AI-driven storytelling.

Your moment is here. One stage. One night. Limitless impact.

USKY AI Film Awards 2026

A curated celebration of creativity across cinematic narratives and high-impact social content.

Short AI Film

Short AI Film
(60s – 3min)

Video Advertising AI

Video Advertising AI
(15s – 1min)

AI Content for Social Media

AI Content for Social Media
(6s – 2min)

Long AI Film

Long AI Film
(10min – 60min)

Documentary

Documentary AI Film
(3min – 30min)

Video Clip AI

Video Clip
(1min – 3min)

Submission Timeline for Film AI Award

Mark your calendar and stay on track with every key deadline

Registration & Submission

October 20, 2025 – March 31, 2026

Public Voting

October 20, 2025 – March 31, 2026

Jury Evaluation

April 1 – April 7, 2026

Awarding Night & Gala Event

April 14, 2026

Meet the Judges

Meet the distinguished panel of judges at the Usky Awards — industry leaders from film, art, design, and artificial intelligence. With decades of experience and a shared passion for innovation, they evaluate every entry based on originality, creativity, and the intelligent use of AI. These thought leaders define excellence in the new era of digital creativity.

bagus

Mars Media

King Bagus

Producer of AI Film "Diponegoro Hero"

Agam

Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia

Syaifullah Agam, PhD

Director of Film, Music, and Arts

Iwan

Marketeers

Iwan Setiawan

Marketing visionary behind MarkPlus & Marketeers.

Judge 4

Actress

Zoe Levana

Content Creator 3,4 M followers

Direct with the Power of AI

Explore a new era of filmmaking where AI meets imagination

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Story Line
Crafting your film’s plot, themes, and dialogue using AI.

Process

Brainstorm film ideas, genre, and plot twists. Generate a screenplay structure (acts, scenes, beats). Fine-tune dialogue and pacing.

Tools

  • ChatGPT / Gemini Advanced – for plot, script, and dialogue writing.
  • Sudowrite - AI writing assistant for screenplay-style formatting.
  • Plott - Organize plot timelines visually.
  • Dramatron (DeepMind) - AI script generation for coherent scene creation.
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Character Creation
Building unique characters, both visually and narratively.

Process

Define character backstories, traits, and arcs. Generate visual look (face, costume, style). Create consistent poses for storyboards or scenes.

Tools

  • Midjourney / Leonardo AI - high-quality concept art for characters.
  • Artbreeder - morph and customize character faces.
  • ZEPETO Studio / Ready Player Me - create 3D avatars for animation.
  • Character.AI - build AI personalities to simulate conversations with your characters.
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Generate Short Movie
AI-based scene creation, animation, or live-action simulation.

Process

Input script & storyboard into AI video tools. Generate environments, animations, and transitions. Combine AI-generated scenes with real footage if needed.

Tools

  • Runway Gen-2 - text-to-video scene generation.
  • Pika Labs - cinematic video generation from prompts.
  • Kaiber AI - turn images into moving cinematic shots.
  • Sora (OpenAI) - upcoming long-form video generation (high realism).
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Voice Over & Music
Creating narration, dialogue, and soundtrack with AI.

Process

Generate character voices (narration or dubbing). Compose background scores or theme songs. Sync music with emotional beats of the film.

Tools

  • ElevenLabs - ultra-realistic AI voices for characters.
  • Murf AI / WellSaid Labs - professional narration voices.
  • Aiva / Soundraw / Amper Music - AI-generated background music.
  • Suno AI - AI songwriting & lyric generation for custom tracks.
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Video & Audio Editing
Cutting, arranging, and polishing the film’s visual and audio flow.

Process

Remove unwanted parts, enhance color & lighting. Sync audio & video perfectly. Add transitions, subtitles, and visual effects.

Tools

  • Adobe Premiere Pro + Adobe Sensei AI - smart cuts, scene detection, color grading.
  • DaVinci Resolve - professional color correction & editing.
  • Runway - quick object removal, background change, upscaling.
  • Descript - edit videos like a text document (speech-to-text editing).
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Mixing and Mastering
Final audio balancing & sound enhancement for cinematic quality.

Process

Adjust volume levels across dialogue, effects, and music. Apply EQ, compression, and reverb for depth. Ensure consistent loudness standards for platforms.

Tools

  • iZotope RX - audio cleanup and noise reduction.
  • Adobe Audition - professional audio mixing & mastering.
  • Logic Pro / FL Studio - fine-tune and enhance soundtrack quality.
  • CrumplePop - AI noise reduction and voice clarity improvement.

Scoring Breakdown

Wondering how the winners are chosen? The Usky Awards scoring criteria combine artistic creativity with AI innovation. Every project is reviewed by international judges who assess storytelling depth, visual execution, and technological excellence.

Judges’ Evaluation (60% of Final Score)

Criteria Description Weight
🤖 AI Integration How creatively and effectively AI tools are used in the filmmaking process. 25%
🌟 Originality & Creativity Uniqueness of concept, storytelling, and visual execution. 20%
🎞️ Storytelling Coherence, emotional impact, and clarity of the narrative. 20%
🎬 Technical Quality Quality of editing, sound design, visual production, and overall polish. 15%
🎨 Artistic Style Composition, color use, pacing, and artistic direction. 10%
💥 Overall Impact The lasting impression and audience resonance. 10%

Audience Metrics (40% of Final Score)

Let the public speak! Audience support on the USKY.AI platform counts too based on Plays, Watchlists, Likes, Shares, and Views.

The Rules of the Reel

From eligibility to judging make sure your masterpiece qualifies for the spotlight.

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Eligibility
  • Open to individuals aged 15 years and above.
  • Participants may enter as individuals or teams (max 5 members).
  • Open to Indonesian citizens and residents only for 2025 edition.
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Film Requirements
  • Maximum duration: 60 minutes (including credits).
  • Language: Any, but English or Bahasa Indonesia subtitles are mandatory.
  • The film must incorporate AI tools in at least one of these areas: script, visual, animation, voice, or editing.
  • Genre must be selected from the provided list.
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Originality
  • All films must be original and not previously published or submitted to other competitions.
  • AI-generated content must be originally created by the participant, not reused from pre-existing works.
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Submission
  • Submissions must be uploaded via USKY.AI platform within the designated submission period.
  • Each participant/team can submit up to 2 films, but only one can win.
  • Late submissions will not be accepted.
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Judging & Audience Votes
  • 60% Jury Score: Based on creativity, use of AI, storytelling, visual execution, and impact.
  • 40% Audience Score: Based on Plays, Likes, Shares, Views, and Watchlists on USKY.AI platform.
  • All decisions by the judges and organizers are final and binding.
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Rights & Usage
  • Participants retain ownership of their films.
  • By submitting, participants grant USKY.AI the non-exclusive right to showcase, promote, and distribute the film for non-commercial promotional purposes with proper credit.
  • Plagiarism, copyright infringement, offensive content, or violation of any rule will result in immediate disqualification.

Submit Your AI Film

Step-by-step guide to upload your AI-powered short film to the platform

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Sign up to Creator Award

Register for the Usky Creator Award — a global platform honoring creativity powered by artificial intelligence. Whether you’re an AI filmmaker, digital artist, or storyteller, this is your moment to shine. Submit your project, inspire the world, and stand a chance to win IDR 1,000,000,000 in prizes.

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Upload your AI film masterpiece

Showcase your creativity to the world. Upload your AI-generated film masterpiece and be part of the Usky Awards — where innovation meets imagination. Inspire audiences, gain global recognition, and compete for total prizes worth IDR 1,000,000,000.

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Gain audience votes & feedback

After submitting your AI masterpiece, open it up for audience engagement. Collect votes and constructive feedback from global viewers who appreciate innovation and creativity. Usky’s interactive platform lets creators learn, improve, and build a following — all while competing for IDR 1,000,000,000 in prizes.

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Compete for 1 Billion IDR

Once your AI-generated film is submitted, it enters the global Usky Awards showcase — where innovation meets competition. Track your film’s progress, collect audience votes, and compete for the ultimate prize of IDR 1,000,000,000. This is where creative technology earns recognition.

Everything You Need to Know

Find all the essential information about joining, submitting, and winning at the Usky AI Film Awards.

The biggest AI-based film competition in Indonesia — showcasing filmmakers, creators, and brands who use artificial intelligence in their creative process.
Long Film, Short Film, Documentary, Advertising, Social Media Content, Music Video, and AI Influencer Creator.
A total prize of IDR 1 Billion, including trophies, certificates, and exclusive media exposure on Usky.ai.
Documentary, Advertising, Social Media Content: Oct 20 – Nov 30, 2025
Long Film, Short Film, Music Video, Influencer: Oct 20, 2025 – March 31, 2026
Click “Join the Competition” on the website and upload your work through the Submit page following the given guidelines.
Open to individuals, communities, students, professionals, and brands using AI in their creative process.
Yes, as long as the main creative elements use 70% AI technology.
Entries are judged by industry professionals based on innovation, creativity, technical quality, and originality.
Yes! The People’s Choice Award will be determined by public votes through the Usky.ai website.
No — participation is completely free!
Contact our team via the Contact page or email us at Click Here.

Contact the Usky AI Film Awards Team

Whether you’re submitting your first AI film or exploring collaboration, we’re happy to help.

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“Every revolution starts with one creator.

This is your moment.

Make history with your AI film.”

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