（Hong Kong, 2 Apr 2026） The 16th BIFF 72 Hours AIGC Film Hackathon - Hong Kong Station Preliminary Round concluded at PolyU on the same day.
Co-organised the Hong Kong Station Preliminary Round by School of Design, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, the competition attracted talented AIGC filmmakers from Hong Kong, who embraced the challenge of producing AI-generated storytelling short films within limited time and resource constraints. It showcased the creative potential of integrating artificial intelligence with the art of filmmaking and bridging the connection for AI and film cultural exchange between Beijing and Hong Kong.
Following the BJIFF AIGC Unit standards for preliminary rounds held across different cities, the four-hour event comprised a three-hour creation session during which participants produced an AIGC-driven short film of at least one minute in length, followed by a screening and a panel judging discussion.
Three authoritative judges were invited to form a professional jury, namely Prof. Henry Duh (Associate Dean of School of Design), Ms. Step Cheung (Deputy Programme Leader of Digital Media, School of Design and Art Director of the Golden Horse Award-winning film "Beyond the World"), and Dr. Sky Lo (Assistant Professor of School of Design). From a professional perspective, the three judges assessed submissions according to the BIFF AIGC Unit’s evaluation guidelines, recognizing the creative potential demonstrated by the participants. Judges shared strategic advice and industry insights with the participants after the judging session. The improvised roundtable discussion turned the event into an active cultural exchange platform.
As Co-organisers of The 16th BIFF 72 Hours AIGC Film Hackathon - Hong Kong Station Preliminary Round, Research Centre for Cultural and Art Technology, PolyU-NVIDIA Joint Research Centre and PolyU Creative Technology Centre (Beijing) dedicated to build a professional exchange platform for local AIGC film creators, effectively promoting the popularization and application of AIGC technology in the film and television field, and further deepening the pragmatic cooperation between Beijing and Hong Kong in the field of cultural and technological integration. It is reported that the outstanding participating teams of this event will obtain opportunity to advance to the Finals in Beijing, which will be held from 20 - 23 Apr 2026, competing with top global creators on the same stage to jointly explore new paths for AIGC film creation.
| Research Units | Research Centre for Culture and Art Technology | PolyU-NVIDIA Joint Research Centre |
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