FANTASY
FANTASY at CLOWD is about worlds that operate on their own logic—strange, nonlinear, surreal, and untethered from expectation.
AI can bend reality.
Embrace experimental narrative structures (or abandon structure altogether—with intent)
· Explore fantasy worlds through non-linear, non-sequitur storytelling.
Build a distinct world or visual language
Use AI as a generative force, not just a production shortcut
Feel like a dream, a myth, a glitch, or something we don’t have a word for yet
Core Requirements
Minimum 75% AI-Generated Content
The majority of visuals must be created using AI tools
Platform Agnostic
Use any tools, models, or workflows
Original IP Only
No borrowed mythology, no recognizable franchises, no protected characters
Music Must Be Original or AI-generated
This is where AI dreams become artistic language.
Visual logic instead of narrative logic
Worlds that shift, evolve, contradict themselves
Symbols, archetypes, and imagery that feel discovered—not designed
TIMELINE
May 29, 2026
Opening Date
June 29, 2026
Earlybird Deadline
Aug 19, 2026
Regular Deadline//Student Deadline
Sep 2, 2026
Notification Date Finalists
Sept 16
Final judging
Sep 18, 2026
Student Winner Announced
October 7-8, 2026
Event Date