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We Will Be Reviewing Submissions For All Categories
And Contacting Winners Over The Next Month. Check Back Here For Updates.
CRE[AI]TE CRE[AI]TE Submissions close August 11, 2026
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ABOUT

CRE[AI]TE is CapCut’s first AI Festival, a global stage built to award the imagination this medium makes possible.

It honors the idea, point of view, craft, and taste that bring each work to life.

Entries were submitted across four categories: Film, Series, Creative and Commercial. They are now being reviewed by an international jury, and selected works will be featured across CapCut’s official channels.

Guided by human vision. Powered by CapCut.

10 Cash Awards + 20 Spotlight Selections

Grand Prix
$70,000

×1

FILM×1
SERIES×1
CREATIVE×1
COMMERCIAL×1

Category Winner
$20,000

×4

FILM×1
SERIES×1
CREATIVE×1
COMMERCIAL×1

Category Honoree
$10,000

×4

Student Vision Award
$10,000

×1

Spotlight Selections
20 standout works
Non-cash recognition across all categories
20
CapCut CRE[AI]TE will recognize 30 works in total: 10 Cash Award winners and 20 Spotlight Selections. All selected creators or teams will receive 50,000 credits and 1 year of CapCut Pro. Each creator or team may receive only one recognition. If a work qualifies for both a Cash Award and a Spotlight Selection, the Cash Award will take priority. Spotlight Selections are non-cash honors for standout works across all categories, recognizing original vision, strong craft, and meaningful use of AI.
More ways to be seen

Brand & Partner Showcases

Selected submissions may be invited into curated CapCut brand moments and partner showcases later this year

Featured by CapCut

Standout work featured across CapCut’s official and creator channels

Creative Partner Program

Invitations to CapCut Creative Partner Program and future opportunities

Industry Connections

Introductions to partner studios, agencies, and creative teams

Time with the Jury

Opportunities to meet judges during festival programming

Credits + Pro Access

Additional CapCut credits and Pro access to keep creating

  1. June 10–August 11, 2026
    Submission Period
  2. August 11, 2026
    Judging Begins
  3. September 2026
    Winners Announced

Winners will be announced in September. Stay tuned.

Guidelines →

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About

CRE[AI]TE is CapCut’s first AI Festival, a global stage built to award the imagination this medium makes possible.

It honors the idea, point of view, craft, and taste that bring each work to life.

Entries were submitted across four categories: Film, Series, Creative and Commercial. They are now being reviewed by an international jury, and selected works will be featured across CapCut’s official channels.

Guided by human vision. Powered by CapCut.

AWARDS

10 Cash Awards + 20 Spotlight Selections

$70,000

Grand Prix

×1 FILM×1
SERIES×1
CREATIVE×1
COMMERCIAL×1 $20,000

Category Winner

×4 FILM×1
SERIES×1
CREATIVE×1
COMMERCIAL×1 $10,000

Category Honoree

×4 $10,000

Student VisionAward

×1
20 standout works
Non-cash recognition
across all categories
Spotlight Selections
×20
CapCut CRE[AI]TE will recognize 30 works in total: 10 Cash Award winners and 20 Spotlight Selections. All selected creators or teams will receive 50,000 credits and 1 year of CapCut Pro.
Each creator or team may receive only one recognition. If a work qualifies for both a Cash Award and a Spotlight Selection, the Cash Award will take priority.
Spotlight Selections are non-cash honors for standout works across all categories, recognizing original vision, strong craft, and meaningful use of AI.

RECOGNITION

More ways to be seen

Brand & Partner Showcases

Selected submissions may be invited into curated CapCut brand moments and partner showcases later this year

Featured by CapCut

Standout work featured across CapCut’s official and creator channels

Creative Partner Program

Invitations to CapCut Creative Partner Program and future opportunities

Industry Connections

Introductions to partner studios, agencies, and creative teams

Time with the Jury

Opportunities to meet judges during festival programming

Credits + Pro Access

Additional CapCut credits and Pro access to keep creating

Jury

Timeline

  1. June 10–August 11, 2026

    Submission Period

  2. August 11, 2026

    Judging Begins

  3. September 2026

    Winners Announced

Winners will be announced in September. Stay tuned.

Guidelines →

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