About the Competition

The Artificial Intelligence Film Competition, supported by Google, aims to encourage the convergence of generative artificial intelligence technologies with artistic production and to foster the development of innovative projects in the field of digital storytelling. Participants are expected to create short films themed around TEKNOFEST. These films will be produced using Google Gemini and Veo 3 generative artificial intelligence tools.
All university students (including associate's, bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and open education students) and graduates studying in Turkey and abroad can participate in the competition individually or in teams of up to four people.
Teams that qualify for the final stage will be provided with Google Gemini and Veo 3 usage credits.

The evaluation stages of the competition are as follows:  

  • Project Proposal Report (PPR)  
  • Final Project – Short Film Production (TEKNOFEST-themed)  
  • Final Evaluation – Screening and Jury Scoring  

Competition Prizes:  

  • First: 150,000 TL
  • Second: 120,000 TL
  • Third: 100,000 TL

This competition aims to provide an opportunity to develop original content using generative artificial intelligence technologies, while also contributing to participants' ability to combine technology with creative storytelling and reflect the spirit of TEKNOFEST through artistic means.

2025 Competition Calender

Explanation Date
Competition Application Deadline 30.07.2025
Project Proposal Report Deadline 30.07.2025
Announcement of The Pre-qualified teams according to the Project Proposal Report 05.08.2025
Providing Gemini and Veo 3 Usage Credits to Competitors 05.08.2025 - 05.09.2025
Final Project (Short Film) Deadline 05.09.5025 - 17.00 (GMT+3)
Announcement of Finalists 10.09.2025
TEKNOFEST and Awards Ceremony 17-21 September 2025

Competition Awards

Degree Reward Amount
First 150.000 TRY
Second 120.000 TRY
Third 100.000 TRY

TEKNOFEST Artificial Intelligence Movie Competition Specification