VideoGen Challenge

CHALLENGE 1: AI-Video Generation

AI x Creativity Contest – Final submission by August 31, 2025
Outdoor Screening & Awards – September @ Circolo degli Illuminati, Rome

Have you ever wanted to make AI-generated visuals dance to music?
This is your opportunity to merge machine learning with audiovisual creativity and be part of the future of generative media at ICIAP 2025.

THE CHALLENGE

Participants will be provided with an original 2–3 minute audio track composed by a professional DJ.
Your mission: develop a custom AI-based video generation model to create a visual that accompanies the music. No manual editing—just pure algorithmic imagination.

Each team must submit:

• A generated video aligned with the given track

• A short technical report (min 2 - max 4 pages) explaining the model and creative approach

Submissions must be received by August 31, 2025.

Optionally, you can also submit a draft version by August 10, 2025 to receive early artistic feedback from a panel of experts.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE

The challenge is open to all ICIAP 2025 registered attendees.
Each submission must meet the following requirements:

• Use an original AI-based model for video generation

• Include a technical report describing the method

• Only algorithmically generated content is allowed — no manually edited footage or filmed material

There is no limit to the number of participants or teams — we welcome all contributions.

JUDGING & AWARDS

An international jury of experts from academia, digital art, and entertainment will evaluate the submissions based on:

• Creativity & originality

• Technical quality

• Aesthetic coherence with the music

The top-ranked team will be awarded during the ICIAP 2025 Awards Ceremony.
All accepted videos will be screened during a sunset aperitivo event at the Circolo degli Illuminati, accompanied by music and networking.

THE PRIZE

🏆 Official Recognition at the ICIAP 2025 Awards Ceremony
🌐 Online Publication of all submissions (ranked), including:

• Video

• Audio track

• Technical report

Participation in Challenge 1 may also offer priority consideration for Challenge 2 (Live VJ Set)

TIMELINE

• Optional draft submission (for feedback): August 10, 2025

• Final submission deadline: August 31, 2025

• Screening & Awards: September 18, 2025 (during ICIAP social events)

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Accepted formats for video and report will be specified in the full call for participation.
Participants are only required to upload their files — no hardware or live performance needed.

NEED INSPIRATION?

We'll be sharing reference examples of music+visual pairings to spark your creativity.
Let your model imagine the future of visual storytelling.

Get creative. Get algorithmic. Get ready.