Celebrating Excellence in Creative AI

THE CAIF AWARDS 2026

2026

About the Awards.

Part of Creative AI Festival 2026 (CAIF), taking place on 7 & 8 November at Kompleks Merdeka FINAS.

The CAIF Awards recognise work across film, video, micro drama, applications, games, immersive experiences, event activations, exhibitions and other forms of Creative AI.

Individuals, studios, companies, organisations and NGOs are invited to submit their work.

Three award categories.

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CREATIVE AI

Excellence Award

Recognises outstanding creative work that uses AI with originality, innovation and accomplished execution.

For individuals, studios, companies, organisations and NGOs submitting films, videos, micro dramas, applications, games, immersive experiences, event activations, exhibitions or other Creative AI work.Submit your work
02
CREATIVE AI

Community Award

Recognises initiatives that help people learn, collaborate and participate in Creative AI.

For individuals, collectives, companies, organisations and NGOs behind workshops, learning programmes, communities, collaborative projects or initiatives that widen access to Creative AI.Submit your work
03
CREATIVE AI

Inspiration Award

Recognises creators, ideas and projects that inspire others and open new directions for Creative AI.

For individuals, studios, companies, organisations and NGOs whose work, research, storytelling or creative leadership demonstrates an influence on others.Submit your work

Judging criteria.

Each eligible entry is assessed independently by at least three judges. Criteria are scored from 1–10 and weighted as shown below. Combined scores inform finalist selection; the panel confirms the winners after final review.

Creative AI Excellence Award

Creativity & Originality30%
Innovative Use of AI25%
Quality of Execution25%
Impact & Relevance20%

Creative AI Community Award

Community Contribution30%
Accessibility & Inclusion25%
Engagement & Collaboration25%
Sustainable Value20%

Creative AI Inspiration Award

Creative Vision30%
Influence & Inspiration25%
Originality of Approach25%
Reach & Relevance20%

Who can enter?

Open worldwide to individuals, companies, studios, organisations and NGOs. AI must make a meaningful contribution to the work or initiative. Entrants must own the work or have permission to submit it, and provide accessible URLs to the work and supporting assets.

Leading judges from
the creative AI industries.

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Judges 01

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Judges 02

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Judges 03

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Important dates.

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Entries open

10 October 2026

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Submission deadline

31 October 2026

03

Finalists announced

2 November 2026

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Award ceremony

8 November 2026

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