Bangalore: Spark Originals has unveiled SparkVision 2026, the first contest in India to feature entirely AI-generated short films, signaling a pivotal shift in how cinema and storytelling evolve. Aimed at showcasing the next wave of filmmakers who build with AI, SparkVision 2026 invites creators to envision, craft, and present cinematic works produced solely through artificial intelligence.
As AI rapidly transforms creative sectors, SparkVision 2026 sits at the crossroads of film, technology, and creative intelligence, offering a global arena for daring experimentation and original narratives.
A New Challenge for a New Era of Filmmaking
SparkVision 2026 is open to visionary creators, filmmakers, technologists, and AI storytellers who are ready to explore what cinema looks like when traditional production boundaries disappear.
Participants are challenged to write, direct, animate, score, edit, and voice a short film using only AI tools, creating a fully AI-native cinematic experience—from concept to final cut.
The contest is hosted under Spark Ideas, Spark Originals’ innovation-led creative platform focused on emerging formats and future-facing content.
Prize Pool and Global Recognition
SparkVision 2026 offers not just cash rewards, but long-term creative visibility and collaboration opportunities.
Winner: ₹1,00,000 + Global Platform Feature
First Runner Up: ₹50,000
Second Runner Up: ₹25,000
In addition to prize money, the best films will be showcased across Spark Originals’ platforms, amplified to global audiences, and considered for future collaborations and original productions.
Who Can Participate
SparkVision 2026 is open to all, regardless of background or experience.
Age: 18 years and above
Format: Individuals or teams
Skill Level: Beginners to professionals
Language: Any language (English subtitles mandatory)
The contest emphasizes ideas, execution, and creative use of AI, not prior industry access or production scale.
The Only Rule: 100% AI
To qualify, submissions must be entirely generated using AI tools across all aspects of production:
Visuals / Animation: Fully AI-generated imagery or animation
Music & Sound Design: AI-created soundscape and score
Voiceovers / Dialogue: AI-generated voices only
Editing & Composition: AI-assisted or AI-driven post-production
Live-action footage, stock media, or copyrighted material are strictly prohibited. Any exception must be clearly disclosed during submission. Undisclosed non-AI elements may result in disqualification.
Submission Guidelines
Duration: 2–10 minutes
Theme: Open (any genre, any subject)
Tools: AI must be used across all elements of production
Deadline: February 15, 2026
Submit your entries here- https://www.sparkoriginals.com/sparkvision-2026
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated by an expert jury based on:
Storytelling & Creativity: 30%
Effective Use of AI: 30%
Technical Execution: 20%
Emotional / Artistic Impact: 20%
Reimagining Indian Cinema Through AI
With SparkVision 2026, Spark Originals aims to democratize filmmaking, empower creators beyond traditional studios, and establish India as a serious player in AI-native cinema on the global stage.
“This is not just a contest—it’s a statement,” Spark Originals noted. “SparkVision 2026 is about discovering what happens when human imagination meets machine intelligence, without limits.”
Call for Submissions
Entrants can now upload their projects to Spark Ideas. The clock is counting down. Deadline: February 15, 2026 SparkVision 2026 — a new era of cinema where creativity leads, and AI drives tomorrow.
