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The Fairgound Reimagined Competition

The greatest stories ever told — retold by you.

$10K+ WORTH OF PRIZES AVAILABLE

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Fairground is calling on the world's most creative AI filmmakers to take the classics and make them their own. Dig into the public domain, pick a story that speaks to you, and reimagine it through the lens of AI. Any genre. Any style. Any interpretation. The theme is Reimagined — and what that means is entirely up to you.

Think Sherlock Holmes as a sci-fi thriller. Huckleberry Finn as an animated road movie. Hansel and Gretel as a psychological horror. Snow White retold as a workplace comedy. Romeo and Juliet set in a dystopian future. Dracula reimagined as a mockumentary. Don Quixote as a buddy comedy. The source material is timeless — now it's your turn to make it unforgettable.

Here's some more suggestions to get you started

  • King Arthur

  • Zorro

  • Van Helsing 

  • Dorian Gray

  • The works of William Shakespeare

  • Beauty and the Beast

  • Cindarella

  • Moby Dick

  • Rapunzel

… to name a few. If you’re curious about what is considered Public Domain, check the FAQ below.

1st Place Winner…

$ 5,000

$ 5,000

DECIDED BY OUR PANEL OF JUDGES

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Can't compete, but have a recent film to submit?

Can't compete, but have a recent film to submit?

Alongside Fairground Reimagined, we are entering production on Best of AI season 2, our hit show distributed to Roku and additional platforms. We’re looking for the best work, and winning submissions will receive:

Place

Prize

🥇 Top Winner

$3,000

$3,000

🥈 2nd Place

$2,000

$2,000

🏅 3rd Place

$1,000

$1,000

The Creator Bonus: Even if you don't take home a top prize, any content submitted to Fairground portal is eligible for our revenue-share program. If selected for our distribution platforms, you will receive 50% of all revenue generated by your work!

Timeline

Timeline

Date

Milestone

Competition Announced

Monday, April 13, 2026

April 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

Friday, May 1, 2026

May 1, 2026

Winners Announced

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

May 13, 2026

Preferred Technical Specifications

Preferred Technical Specifications

The following technical specifications are preferred. Submissions that don't meet these exactly will still be considered, but adherence is strongly encouraged.

Uploads must be later than April 1st, 2026!

  • File Type: .mp4 or .mov

  • Resolution: HD (1920 x 1080)

  • Length: 3+ minutes

  • Codec: H.264 or ProRes

  • Bitrate: 10 Mbps

  • Frame Rate: 23.976, 24.000, 25.000, 29.970, or 30 fps

  • Audio: AAC, 48kHz, Stereo (preferred)

How to Submit

How to Submit

All submissions must be made via the Fairground portal. Before submitting, you are strongly encouraged to ensure you have a profile set up on the Fairground portal — or create one if you haven't already.

SUBMIT YOURS NOW

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The Judges

The Judges

TZUJUNG (CANDY) LIN

Award-Winning Producer & Editor at DiDi_OK

BLVCKL!GHT

Award-Winning AI Filmmaker & World-Builder

JIAZE LI

Award-Winning Filmmaker & Director at DiDi_OK

BLVCKL!GHT

Award-Winning AI Filmmaker & World-Builder

JIAZE LI

Award-Winning Filmmaker & Director at DiDi_OK

TZUJUNG (CANDY) LIN

Award-Winning Producer & Editor at DiDi_OK

RYAN PHILLIPS

Director / Uncanny Harry

HENDO AI

AI Strategy Consultant & Creative Director 

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns the content?

You do. By entering, you grant Fairground a non-exclusive license to distribute your film. You retain your IP rights while gaining access to our massive audience and revenue-sharing opportunities.

Who owns the content?

You do. By entering, you grant Fairground a non-exclusive license to distribute your film. You retain your IP rights while gaining access to our massive audience and revenue-sharing opportunities.

What tools can I use?

Any Generative AI tool—Midjourney, Runway, Luma, ElevenLabs, etc.—is permitted. Subject replacement tools are also allowed within the scope of the project.

What tools can I use?

Any Generative AI tool—Midjourney, Runway, Luma, ElevenLabs, etc.—is permitted. Subject replacement tools are also allowed within the scope of the project.

Are there entry fees?

No. Participation in the Fairground Competition Series is completely free.

Are there entry fees?

No. Participation in the Fairground Competition Series is completely free.

What about 3rd Party IP?

Your film must be a unique interpretation. You cannot use specific versions of characters owned by other studios (e.g., you can use "Thor" from mythology, but not the Marvel version).

What about 3rd Party IP?

Your film must be a unique interpretation. You cannot use specific versions of characters owned by other studios (e.g., you can use "Thor" from mythology, but not the Marvel version).

What is Public Domain?

The public domain is defined as books, characters or films no longer protected by copyright law. This usually covers works published before 1931, government documents, or waived rights. Note: while an old story might be free, a modern version or remake of it usually carries its own separate copyright, so the work needs to be an original version of the source material, not a later copyrighted one.

What is Public Domain?

The public domain is defined as books, characters or films no longer protected by copyright law. This usually covers works published before 1931, government documents, or waived rights. Note: while an old story might be free, a modern version or remake of it usually carries its own separate copyright, so the work needs to be an original version of the source material, not a later copyrighted one.

For questions not covered here, contact the Fairground creator support team or visit the Creator Portal.

© 2026 Fairground Entertainment. All rights reserved.

For questions not covered here, contact the Fairground creator support team or visit the Creator Portal.

© 2026 Fairground Entertainment. All rights reserved.

For questions not covered here, contact the Fairground creator support team or visit the Creator Portal.

© 2026 Fairground Entertainment. All rights reserved.

Ready to Reimagine?

The classics are waiting. Head to the Fairground portal and show the world what AI-powered storytelling can do.

The story has already been written. Now make it yours.

For questions or support, email creators@fairground.tv

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