{"id":7302,"date":"2026-05-18T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=2736a53bc5775e183ea5a0dd72f19ded"},"modified":"2026-05-18T19:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T17:00:00","slug":"seoul-design-foundation-announces-seoul-design-ai-film-festival-call-for-entries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=7302","title":{"rendered":"Seoul Design Foundation Announces \u2018Seoul Design AI Film Festival\u2019 Call for Entries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<i>Transforming DDP\u2019s 222m Facade into a Global Canvas for AI Creators<\/i><\/p><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260518044745\/en\/2802515\/5\/Seoul_Design_AI_Film_Festival_EN_attachment.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260518044745\/en\/2802515\/22\/Seoul_Design_AI_Film_Festival_EN_attachment.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260518044745\/en\/2802515\/5\/Seoul_Design_AI_Film_Festival_EN_attachment.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260518044745\/en\/2802515\/21\/Seoul_Design_AI_Film_Festival_EN_attachment.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260518044745\/en\/2802595\/5\/Logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260518044745\/en\/2802595\/22\/Logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260518044745\/en\/2802595\/5\/Logo.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20260518044745\/en\/2802595\/21\/Logo.jpg\" \/><\/a><p>SEOUL, South Korea--(BUSINESS WIRE)--<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/AIcompetition?src=hash\" >#AIcompetition<\/a>--<a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fseouldesign.or.kr%2F%3Fmenuno%3D285&amp;esheet=54534100&amp;newsitemid=20260518044745&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=The+Seoul+Design+Foundation&amp;index=1&amp;md5=4afaf43693b9e5a994518936f2fd5b04\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">The Seoul Design Foundation<\/a> (CEO Cha Kang Heui) is inviting visionaries worldwide to the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fddp.or.kr%2F%3Fmenuno%3D245%26siteno%3D2%26cates%3D%26boardno%3D22%26act%3Dview%26bbsno%3D2132&amp;esheet=54534100&amp;newsitemid=20260518044745&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Seoul+Design+AI+Film+Festival&amp;index=2&amp;md5=b802ad2fe057354a7c6469f7e9c5140d\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\"><b>Seoul Design AI Film Festival<\/b><\/a><b> (SDAFF)<\/b>. This global competition aims to redefine the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fddp.or.kr%2F%3Fmenuno%3D340&amp;esheet=54534100&amp;newsitemid=20260518044745&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Dongdaemun+Design+Plaza&amp;index=3&amp;md5=1e0cfd1d02ad53437815c64595aee49f\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Dongdaemun Design Plaza<\/a> (DDP)\u2014the world\u2019s largest atypical architecture\u2014as a premier destination for AI-driven media art.<\/p><p>\nThe DDP\u2019s 222-meter curved exterior wall, a Guinness World Record holder for the \"World's Largest 3D Mapping on an Atypical Building,\" will serve as the digital canvas for the winners. \u2018Seoul Light DDP\u2019 has already achieved global acclaim by winning the world\u2019s top three design awards: iF, Red Dot, and IDEA.<\/p><p>\n<b>Bridging AI Technology and K-Culture<\/b><\/p><p>\nThe festival seeks high-quality video works that blend artistic inspiration with cutting-edge AI technology. The competition features two main categories:<\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nArtistic Works: Creative films centered on the theme of K-Culture.<\/li>\n<li>\nPopular Works: Engaging content for the general public, themed around festivals, Christmas, or year-end celebrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\nParticipants will use AI platforms such as Midjourney, Suno, and others to create core content, showcasing the future of digital storytelling.<\/p><p>\n<b>Grand Prize Benefit: A Debut on the Global Stage<\/b><\/p><p>\nA total of 10 winners will be selected with prizes totaling KRW 24,000,000 (approx. USD 18,000). The Grand Prize winner will receive KRW 10,000,000 and an exclusive opportunity to have their work screened as a main feature during \u2018Seoul Light DDP 2026\u2019 on the massive 222m facade.<\/p><p>\n<b>Key Competition Details<\/b><\/p><ul class=\"bwlistdisc\">\n<li>\nSubmission Deadline: June 30, 2026, 11:00 AM (KST)<\/li>\n<li>\nEligibility: Open to individuals and teams worldwide capable of producing AI video content<\/li>\n<li>\nSpecifications: 3 to 5 minutes running time, MP4 format with sound<\/li>\n<li>\nApplication: Submit via the <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.seouldesign.or.kr%2F%3Fmenuno%3D17%26bbsno%3D30187%26boardno%3D19%26siteno%3D1%26act%3Dview%26cates%3D131&amp;esheet=54534100&amp;newsitemid=20260518044745&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Official+Announcement+Link&amp;index=4&amp;md5=edbde9a6a94aa4252eb0803af9ceb62b\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">Official Announcement Link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>\n<b>Envisioning the Next Frontier of Media Art<\/b><\/p><p>\nThis festival is not just a competition, but a laboratory for the future of creativity. By merging the boundless potential of generative AI with the architectural grandeur of DDP, we aim to pioneer \"Live Media Design\" to transcend traditional cinematic boundaries and glimpse the future of urban digital experiences.<\/p><p>\n<b>About Seoul Design Foundation<\/b><\/p><p>\nThe Seoul Design Foundation is to promote Seoul's design industry and spread a culture of design. It manages the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), a major hub for the global design industry and a landmark of Seoul.<\/p><p>\nWebsites: <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.seouldesign.or.kr&amp;esheet=54534100&amp;newsitemid=20260518044745&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.seouldesign.or.kr&amp;index=5&amp;md5=18036f16a1534ed11e69564a0f774541\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.seouldesign.or.kr<\/a> | <a  href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ddp.or.kr&amp;esheet=54534100&amp;newsitemid=20260518044745&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.ddp.or.kr&amp;index=6&amp;md5=a1c113dae335fd125f0e9067b0355ff8\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">www.ddp.or.kr<\/a><\/p><br\/> <b>Contacts<\/b> <br\/><p>\nSeoul Design Foundation\n<br\/>AI Design Team\n<br\/>Jang Hyunseok\n<br\/><a  href=\"mailto:hyunseok_jang@seouldesign.or.kr\" rel=\"nofollow\" shape=\"rect\">hyunseok_jang@seouldesign.or.kr<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transforming DDP\u2019s 222m Facade into a Global Canvas for AI CreatorsSEOUL, South Korea&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211;#AIcompetition&#8211;The Seoul Design Foundation (CEO Cha Kang Heui) is inviting visionaries worldwide to the Seoul Design AI Film Festival (SDAFF). 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