Asia-Pacific Peers, AI Films Shenzhen | “This Is Shenzhen” (Season 3) Short Video Contest Officially Launches

Timeline: September 16 – December 6, 2026

Official Registration: https://www.aki.com.cn/szstory2026

When APEC meets Shenzhen, and AI meets urban imagery, what sparks will fly? The third season of the "This Is Shenzhen" short video collection campaign, hosted by the Shenzhen Learning Platform of "Xuexi Qiangguo" (Study China), is now officially open. For the first time, the campaign features an AI-generated video track; both real-footage and AI-created works are welcome.

Who Can Enter

Open to individuals and teams across all regions and professions.

Four Creative Themes

• Mountains & Seas, One Connected City
• Innovation & Cyberpunk
• Everyday Poetry
• Summit Beats

Awards

Total prize pool of CNY 74,000; first prize CNY 10,000; 24 winning slots in total.

How to Submit

Submit through the official registration website, accessible from both desktop and mobile. Detailed rules are subject to the official site.

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