OpenDrama
72-Hour Creation Contest
Create your AI short drama in 72 hours
Open to creators worldwide — showcase the limitless potential of AI-assisted filmmaking
✦Overview
The "OpenDrama 72-Hour Creation Contest" is the first AI short drama creation competition hosted by the OpenDrama platform. The contest aims to discover and showcase creators' talents in using AI tools to produce short dramas, and to advance AI-assisted filmmaking.
Contestants will choose one of 3 randomly assigned scripts provided by the platform, and complete an entire AI short drama — from character design and storyboarding to video generation — within 72 hours. Creators are free to use any AI tool, not limited to the OpenDrama platform.
Creators retain full copyright of all works. All visual assets must be AI-generated. Motion capture is allowed, but live-action footage is not. Contestants must disclose the AI models and workflows used.
The contest is open to creators worldwide. Whether you are a professional screenwriter, independent director, AI creation enthusiast, or student — if you have a story to tell, you are welcome to enter.
◈Schedule
Registration
Register on OpenDrama, explore platform features, and prepare your ideas. You may freely explore AI creation tools during this period, but may not submit works early.
Creation Period
The countdown begins! The platform publishes 3 scripts. Choose one and complete your short drama using any AI tools within 72 hours: characters → storyboard → video generation → publish. Submissions automatically close when the period ends.
Judging Period
The judging panel professionally scores all entries. Audience voting opens simultaneously. Each registered user may vote for one entry.
Results
Final scores are calculated and rankings announced. Cash prizes and platform benefits will be distributed within 7 business days of the announcement.
◆Rules
👤1. Eligibility
- Contestants must be 18 years or older and have a registered OpenDrama account
- Each contestant may submit only one entry
- Entries must be original — plagiarism is strictly prohibited
- Individuals or teams may enter, but each account may submit only one entry
- OpenDrama staff and judges are not eligible to compete
📜2. Script Selection
- The platform will publish 3 random scripts at the start of the creation period
- Contestants choose one script as the basis for their creation
- Adaptations and expansions of the chosen script are welcome, but core settings must be retained
- All contestants share the same set of scripts — the challenge is your unique interpretation
🎬3. Entry Requirements
- Episodes: 1–5 episodes, each 1–3 minutes recommended
- Language: Chinese or English (subtitles/dialogue)
- Genre: any — romance, thriller, fantasy, sci-fi, comedy, horror, slice-of-life, etc.
- Free choice of tools: use OpenDrama platform tools or any AI creation tool you prefer
- All visual assets must be AI-generated: characters, scenes, storyboards, video, etc.
- Motion capture is allowed, but live-action footage is strictly prohibited
- Contestants must disclose the AI models and workflows used at the time of submission
- Creators retain full copyright. OpenDrama only obtains permission to display and promote the work on the platform
- Entries must not contain:
- Content violating applicable laws
- Pornographic, violent, or graphic content
- Content infringing third-party intellectual property
- Misinformation or defamatory content
- Entries must be completed and published within the creation period — late submissions are invalid
⚖️4. Judging
Final Score = Judge Score (60%) + Audience Vote (40%)
Judge Score (max 60 pts)
Each judge independently scores entries on four dimensions (1–10), and the average of all judges' scores is used:
Judge Score = Average Score ÷ 10 × 60
Audience Vote (max 40 pts)
- Each registered user may cast 1 vote during the judging period
- Contestants may not vote for their own entry
- Audience Score = (entry votes ÷ highest vote count) × 40
Tiebreaker
In case of a tie, rankings are determined in order by: view count > completion rate > submission time (earlier submission wins)
📤5. Submission Process
- Complete and publish your short drama on the OpenDrama platform
- Visit this contest page and click "Submit Entry"
- Select your published series (must include at least 1 episode with generated video)
- After confirming submission, your entry will appear in the contest list
- You may continue to update and improve your entry until the creation period ends
🏆Prizes
🥇Gold Award (1st Place)
🥈Silver Award (2nd Place)
🥉Bronze Award (3rd Place)
🏅 Merit Award (4th–10th Place)
5,000 platform coins + exclusive achievement card + "Outstanding Creator" badge
🎖️ Participation Award (all finishers)
1,000 platform coins + contest commemorative card + "Founding Contestant" badge
⚡Judges
TBA
Over 10 years of short drama / web drama production experience. Has been involved in the planning and production of multiple viral short dramas. Specializes in script structure analysis and market trend assessment.
TBA
Focused on AI-assisted filmmaking, with deep familiarity with leading AI video generation technologies such as Seedance and Sora. Looks for innovative use of AI tools by creators.
TBA
A young director active in the short drama and short video space, with multiple works reaching tens of millions of views on TikTok / Kuaishou. Values originality and expressive storytelling.
OpenDrama Team
Founding team member of OpenDrama, evaluating entries from the platform perspective for overall quality, user experience, and growth potential.
* External judge details will be officially announced before the registration period begins
▸How to Enter
Create Account
Register on OpenDrama and complete your profile
Choose Script
Select one of 3 platform-provided scripts as your creative foundation
Create with AI
Freely use AI tools to complete the full pipeline: characters → storyboard → video
Submit Entry
Publish on the platform and submit your entry, disclosing your AI models and workflow
?FAQ
QI have no video production experience. Can I still enter?
Absolutely! OpenDrama's AI creation tools allow anyone to produce a short drama from scratch. The platform provides full AI assistance from script to video — all you need is a good story.
QIs the 72 hours continuous or can I take breaks?
The 72 hours are continuous from the moment the creation period starts. We recommend using the registration period to familiarize yourself with the platform tools and outline your story so you can work efficiently.
QCan I use AI tools outside the OpenDrama platform?
Yes! This contest places no restrictions on tools. You can use OpenDrama platform tools or any AI creation tool you prefer (e.g., Runway, Pika, ComfyUI). The only requirements are that all visual assets must be AI-generated (motion capture is allowed), no live-action footage, and you must disclose your models and workflow at submission.
QIs the script provided by the platform or do I write my own?
The platform will publish 3 random scripts at the start of the creation period. You must choose one as your foundation and may freely adapt and expand on it. All contestants share the same set of scripts — the contest tests your unique creative interpretation of the same material.
QWho owns the copyright to my entry?
You retain full copyright of your work. OpenDrama only receives permission to display and promote the work on the platform. You are free to publish and commercialize your work on other platforms.
QHow are prizes distributed?
Cash prizes are paid via bank transfer or PayPal (winners must provide payment details). Platform coins and benefits are automatically credited to winners' accounts after the results are announced.
QHow does team entry work?
Teams submit through one OpenDrama account. Prizes and benefits are awarded to that account holder. Prize splitting within the team is the team's own responsibility.
§Disclaimer & Notes
1. The organizers reserve the right of final interpretation of these rules and may adjust the contest format as necessary (changes will be communicated to all contestants in advance).
2. If an entry is found to contain plagiarism, copied content, or rule violations, the organizers reserve the right to disqualify the contestant and reclaim any distributed prizes.
3. Judge scores are independent professional judgments. Final results are not subject to appeal.
4. In the event of force majeure (e.g., platform technical failure, natural disaster), the organizers reserve the right to postpone or cancel the contest.
5. Entering the contest constitutes acceptance of all the above terms.
Ready to showcase your creative talent?
72 hours. One script. Unlimited creativity.
Choose your AI tools freely and win over judges and audience alike.