Wed, 16 Sep 2026

iQIYI unveils Global AI Creator Challenge  to advance professional AI filmmaking

Photo by Kudung Setiawan: https://www.pexels.com/photo/crew-during-photo-shoot-19102538/

iQIYI has launched the Global AI Creator Challenge, a contest on the international version of NadouPro, its AI platform built for professional film and television production.

Alibaba’s Wan3.0 model enhances NadouPro’s creative tools to support end-to-end, AI-powered film production and give creators advanced AI capabilities at every stage.

The NadouPro x Wan3.0 AI Challenge

The Wan3.0 model’s advanced realism and storytelling aim to support images, videos, audio, and documents through its Omni-Reference feature.

It can also generate 30-second videos in one shot, maintain consistency across referenced assets, synchronise audio and visuals, and provide precise AI-powered video editing.

Filmmakers can submit original 30-second to five-minute videos, with at least 60% generated by Wan3.0 and 80% created on NadouPro, from September 10–23, 2026, with judging from September 24–30.

One hundred and fifty-six winners will be chosen across three categories, with a total prize pool of more than US$10,000. Winners may also receive additional promotion from NadouPro and Alibaba’s Wan3.0.

NadouPro updates

NadouPro is also launching new permanent creative updates:

  • 3D Directing Studio: Stage 3D models and cameras to refine movement and sequencing
  • 720° Panoramas, Multi-Angle and Multi-Grid Generation: New image nodes for panoramas and multi-angle views
  • Canvas Agent & Skills Library (Coming Soon): An upcoming agent to generate creative plans from a single prompt and automate node linking once the user confirms the plan, based on a specialised library of skills for professional tasks.

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