Future Fantasia: The Global AIGC Sci-Fi Grand Competition

I. Organization Structure

Host Organizations:

• China Cultural Chamber of Commerce for the Private Sector
• China Association of Science Popular Writers

Advisory Organizations:

• China Advertising Association

Executing Organizations:

• Science Fiction Industry Branch of the China Cultural Chamber of Commerce for the Private Sector
• Shanghai Pudong Science Fiction Association

Joint Executing Organizations:

• Shanghai Animation Industry Association
• Shanghai Exhibition Business Co., Ltd.

Partner Organizations:

• TikTok
• Baidu
• Migu Digital Media Co., Ltd.
• Shanghai Film Group
• Dook Media Group Limited
• Science Fiction Creation Research Base of the China Association of Science Popular Writers
• Cultural and Creative IP Industry Center of the Shanghai Creative Industries Association
• China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone Copyright Service Center

Supporting Institutions:

• Shanghai Jiao Tong University
• Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Research Institute
• Sichuan Fine Arts Institute Film-Video-Animation School
• Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts
• Chongqing College of Mobile Communication

II. Competition Overview: AI Shines in the Sci-Fi Sky

Future Fantasia: Global AIGC Sci-Fi Awards is a global, cross-disciplinary event that seamlessly integrates AIGC technology, commercial applications, and artistic creation.

With the rapid advancement of AI technology, we are experiencing the fourth global wave of innovation. The continuous evolution of large AI models is expanding AIGC applications, reshaping industries such as media, advertising, product design, and marketing. This transformation is providing users with new cognitive tools and immersive interactive experiences.

Today, all creators—whether companies, teams, and individuals, or professionals and enthusiasts—are poised at a new starting point. Their work will grow exponentially, acting as a driving force behind the commercialization of AIGC and transforming concepts into reality.

Drawing upon decades of creativity and imagination from China’s sci-fi community, the Future Fantasia Awards is set against the backdrop of the AIGC revolution. A new era of AI-driven creation has emerged, where talent gleams, imagination comes to life, and collaboration breaks barriers, elevating the voices of all creators on a global scale.

Competition

Future Fantasia: Global AIGC Sci-Fi Awards starts with the visualization of sci-fi literary works, inviting AIGC creators to bring these texts to life through images, illustrations, comics, and videos. This annual event will be a celebration for sci-fi enthusiasts and a platform for interaction between AI creators, readers, and audiences.

Exhibition

Future Fantasia is a global "online + offline" AIGC carnival that harnesses the latest online virtual exhibition model to present a diverse array of mainstream large models, technologies, application products, as well as images, videos, music, and other creative works from global AIGC creation companies, groups, and independent creators. Offline forums and award ceremonies bring the feeling of imaginary parallel worlds to life, inviting guests to experience the magic of AI and digital technology up close.

Sale

In the exhibition mall, all exhibits from exhibitors and contributions from attendees are available for direct purchase, with an online ordering system accessible to both exhibitors and attendees. The products and services include, but are not limited to:

• Physical products: digital products, cultural and creative items, handmade merchandise, books, etc.;
• Virtual products: AIGC works, software, tokens, membership qualifications, etc.;
• Customized Services: graphic and video design, project consultation, teaching and training, etc.

III. Competition Matrix

Sci-Fi Track:

• Sci-fi works recommended by organizers
• Sci-fi works submitted by the public or the authors themselves (including AI-assisted creations)
• Brand-focused proposals recommended by sponsors

CG Track:

• Participants create single images or multi-panel comics based on given prompts, integrating AI, hand-drawn art, photography, and commercial materials.
• The competition’s legal committee will handle copyright matters.
• Multiple works can be created from the same prompt without impacting the judging process.
• Submitted works must follow the specified formats. If a work is made public before official submission, the competition committee cannot guarantee copyright protection.

Short Video Track:

• Participants produce videos (up to 5 minutes) using AI-generated content, animation, live-action footage, or a combination of these elements.
• Videos may include original or commercially licensed assets, such as visuals, special effects, dubbing, background music, and sound design.
• The competition’s legal committee will handle copyright matters.

• Multiple works can be created from the same prompt without impacting the judging process.
• Submitted works must follow the specified formats. If a work is made public before official submission, the competition committee cannot guarantee copyright protection.

IV. Features

• Metaverse Integration: A gateway to the future of film, television, and gaming industries.
• Exhibition, Competition, and Sales in Parallel: An innovative marketing model offering equal opportunities for all participants—including audiences, exhibitors, contestants, and judges—to showcase their work and generate revenue.
• Industry Leadership: Future Fantasia is more than just entertainment; it serves as a hub for cutting-edge technology and the discovery of AIGC talent.
• Global Creativity Without Borders: Future Fantasia nurtures an inclusive environment for creators from around the world.

V. Marketing Highlights

Supporting Media:

• TikTok, Baidu, Bilibili, Rednote, Lofter

AI Cluster:

• Over 50 AI tools available
• Free salons and lectures
• Professional training sessions
• Online support from AIGC experts

Continuous Engagement:

• Weekly winners receive feedback from key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Broadcasts across the global AIGC community.
• Voting, recommendations and wildcard invitation from audience

Offline Engagement:

• AI Interactive Art Exhibition at Times Square, New York
• AI Creation Experience Pop-Up Store in Akihabara, Tokyo
• Workshops hosted in 20 global innovation centres

VI. Award Structure

Evaluation Criteria:

• Creativity & Uniqueness (40%)
  • Innovation in theme, composition, and color use.
• Technical Execution (30%)
  • Effectiveness of AI-generated elements, image quality, and detail refinement.
• Artistic Impact (30%)
  • Aesthetic appeal and emotional resonance.

Benefits for Winners (To Be Confirmed):

• Inclusion in the AICG Art Blockchain Museum
• Recognized as an "AICG Master" with an exclusive NFT badge
• VIP invitations to the award ceremony and exclusive gala dinner
• Exhibition tour of award-winning works in 20 cities worldwide.
• Featured showcase on the competition’s official website homepage.
• Additional benefits:
  • Sponsorship naming rights
  • Revenue sharing from copyright sales

VII. Participation and Exhibition Opportunities

Participants:

• AIGC production companies, advertising agencies, design firms, creative teams, and independent creators

Exhibitors:

• AI platforms, large AI model developers, computing power providers, chip manufacturers, game developers, film studios, cultural enterprises, AI application providers, digital design agencies, freelancers, training institutions, and AICG-related consumer technology brands

Audience & Community:

• An interactive online exhibition platform where users can engage, buy and sell products, and explore opportunities for promotion and collaboration.

VIII. Sales & Commercialization

Exhibition Marketplace:

• Direct sales of exhibitor and audience works
• Online order placements available for all participants
• Sales categories include, but are not limited to:
  • Physical Products: Digital art, creative merchandise, handmade crafts, books
  • Virtual Products: AIGC assets, software, tokens, memberships
  • Customized Services: Graphic and video design, consulting, training, project collaborations

Future Fantasia: The Global AIGC Sci-Fi Grand Competition is a groundbreaking convergence of creativity, technology, and commercial opportunity. Set to become a global landmark event, it will bring together the brightest minds for AI-generated content and sci-fi inspired creativity. Join us in shaping the future of digital storytelling!