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Final Deadline: January 31st 2026

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What is Crossing?

CROSSING is an AI film competition based out of Shibuya — a place where different paths, ideas, and ways of making films meet. Open to filmmakers, AI artists, animators, and storytellers worldwide.

Selected and winning films will be showcased in Shibuya during DIG SHIBUYA 2026 as part of a public AI Film Gallery. Scroll more for infomation.

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Shibuya AI Film Gallery

Our Film Gallery event is part of DIG SHIBUYA 2026 Co-Creation Project.
Winning short films will be premiered in Shibuya galleries and on stage at the Award Ceremony.

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Submission Categories

Hybrid Film

Live-action footage combined with AI-generated effects or generated video.

Full AI Film

Footage generated entirely by AI.

Shibuya Film

A story set in Shibuya.

Submission Rules

Length of the Film: 1-10 Minutes
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Creation Date: After Jan 1, 2025
Deadline: January 31st 11:59 PM Pacific Time
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Prizes

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100k credits for 1 Year
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1 year Pro plan
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Empire AI Creator Award
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Judges

Our jury panel features leading international film directors and creative directors. Additional judges are scheduled to be announced soon.

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