<Contest Field>

About Cultural Diversity 

generations, family, regions, minority culture (indie culture), language, traditional culture, etc.

<Contest Period>

Wed. Oct. 1, 2025 - Sun. Nov. 2, 2025 24:00(KST)

All creators and aspiring producers, both domestic and international

<Submission Method>

① Prepare your submission documents and share your SNS video link with the three official hashtags.

#CulturalDiversity #NewSensibility #AIVideoContentsContest

• private or limited access permitted

② Submission method is refer to the website. Submit the required documents as a one zip file via e-mail.

• Compressed file name : [Cultural Diversity] Applicant’s Name or Team Name.ZIP
• E-mail : cultural.diversity.seoul@gmail.com
• Korea Arts & Culture Education Service website - www.arte.or.kr
• Cultural Diversity Archive - cda.or.kr

• Applicants must submit works through the submission method designated by the organizing institution, and any disadvantages resulting from missing or incorrect submission documents are the applicant’s responsibility.
• Connection failures, transmission errors and communication problems may occur due to heavy traffic near the deadline, so please submit in advance additional submissions will not be accepted.

<Award>

Total of 10 works, total prize money of KRW 18 million, certificates awarded.

• In case of selection cancellation due to disqualification or other unavoidable circumstances, the next-highest ranked project may be selected.
• The final number of selected works in each category may be adjusted.

<Selection Method>

Winning works will be selected in order of highest scores through preliminary screening (document review) and expert evaluation.

Winners will participate in the November awards ceremony and receive a special invitation to the Cultural Diversity Conference.

• Judging Panel Composition: Experts in content and cultural diversity.
• Winners will be introduced with names, works, and messages during the announcement.
• Winner must participate in '2025 Cultural Diversity-related events and Awards Ceremony.

<Application Process>

Applicants must complete the Arte Academy online courses on cultural diversity. A certificate of completion must be submitted after finishing the online courses.

① Online Course Completion Guide

• Sign up > Training Information/Application > Search [Cultural Diversity] > Take Courses > Download Certificate

② Online Course Overview : 3 sessions in total (approximately 60 minutes)

• Session 1 (15 min) : Why Cultural Diversity Matters
• Session 2 (20 min) : Understanding Cultural Diversity Policy
• Session 3 (28 min) : Content Creators Contemplating Cultural Diversity

<Work Specifications>

① Video Work Specifications

- AI-based video content (30 seconds or longer) 

(films, broadcasts, advertisements, web dramas, music videos, vlogs, animations, etc.)

• File Format and Resolution : mp4, FHD or higher resolution, flexible aspect ratios 
• Production Method : Autonomous creation of video content using AI based on the presented theme

② AI Utilization Scope

- Both filming+AI hybrids and pure AI generation are permitted

(disclosure and consent required when synthetic persons or voices are used)

③ AI Labeling

- When using AI for generation/editing, indicate tools and usage ratios in the work information section

(e.g., AI 40%, Midjourney/CapCut used)

- Comply with checklist

(copyright, portrait rights, and license verification when using third-party works such as music, images, fonts, etc.))

④ Required completion of Arte Academy Online Course

• Foreign participants may submit all required documents in English.
• Korean residents abroad must submit all required documents in Korean. (an English version may also be submitted optionally)
• Children, Youth, Senior, and Foreign category participants must indicate their category in the application.
• Applicants may not apply in both the individual and team categories and may submit only one work.
• Submitted materials will not be returned as a general principle.