The AI film festival that never closes
The short answer
Most AI film festivals take submissions once a year and announce winners months later. StreamingWars works like a festival that runs every day: make a short and it enters the arena immediately, viewers vote on head-to-head matchups, and winners are on the Rankings today, this week and of all time. There's no entry fee beyond the credits to make the short, and the first one is free.
- Lengths
- 0:15 to 2:00
- Shape
- 9:16 with sound
- First short
- Free up to 30 s
- Cost
- 50 credits / 15 s
- Every vote earns
- 0.25 credits
- Watch both, then vote
- +0.25 credits
Festival vs arena
| Annual festival | StreamingWars | |
|---|---|---|
| When you can enter | A submission window | Any day |
| Who decides | A jury | Every viewer, one vote at a time |
| When you hear back | Months later | Within hours |
| Categories | Set by the festival | Ten genres and three length bands |
| Entry | Fee or invite | Credits to make the short; first one free |
Annual festivals, such as Runway's AI Film Festival, are great for longer, polished work. The arena suits short, punchy films and creators who want to learn fast.
How to compete
- 01
Make your entry
Pick a genre and a length from 15 seconds to 2 minutes. Write the idea, adjust the storyboard and roll.
- 02
It enters automatically
No form to fill in. It's paired against similar shorts straight away.
- 03
Climb
Every vote is a point on Most votes. Settled matchups move your rating.
- 04
Defend your spot
New shorts arrive every day. Today's board resets daily; All time is the hall of fame.
Prizes
The prize is reach. Top shorts are reposted to the official StreamingWars TikTok and YouTube with their creators tagged, and the Rankings send new viewers to your channel every day.
In the ring right now
Full rankings
Questions people ask
How do I enter an AI film competition here?
Make a short. Every short enters automatically and starts taking matchups as soon as it's done.
Is there a deadline?
No. The arena runs every day, with Today, This week and All time boards.
Who judges?
Viewers. Every vote counts, and rankings move on votes only.
Make a short. Put it in the ring.
Two shorts. You pick. Winner climbs.
By StreamingWars · Last checked October 16, 2026