iQIYI Announces Global AI Creator Challenge

On September 10, 2026, iQIYI, China’s leading online entertainment platform, launched the Global AI Creator Challenge, the first contest on the international version of its NadouPro AI platform for professional film and television production. The challenge, themed “Make Ideas Unforgettable,” is powered by a partnership with Alibaba’s Wan3.0 model, providing creators with end‑to‑end AI‑driven filmmaking capabilities.

Contest Design and Participation Rules

The competition invites original video works of any subject matter, ranging from 30 seconds to five minutes. Each entry must contain at least 60 % of its content generated by the Wan3.0 model and 80 % created on the NadouPro platform. Participants are encouraged to submit globally‑focused content and must publish their videos on the social‑media platform X using the hashtags #NadouPro and #wan3, tagging @nadoupro and @AlibabaWan.

Timeline and Judging

Submissions are open from September 10 to September 23, 2026. A judging period follows from September 24 to September 30, during which a panel will evaluate the entries.

Awards and Prize Structure

The challenge will recognise a total of 156 winners across three award categories:

  • Masterpiece Award: 3 winners
  • People’s Choice Award: 3 winners
  • Active Participation Award: 150 winners

The overall prize pool exceeds USD 10,000. After the contest, NadouPro and Alibaba’s Wan3.0 will promote the outstanding entries to increase their visibility among a larger audience.

Platform Enhancements and Capabilities

Concurrently with the contest, NadouPro is rolling out permanent creative updates:

  • 3D Directing Studio: Enables stage‑3D models and cameras, allowing creators to plan complex choreography and composition via a timeline.
  • 720° Panoramas, Multi‑Angle and Multi‑Grid Generation: Introduces new image nodes for one‑click reference libraries, improving visual and character consistency.
  • Canvas Agent & Skills Library (Coming Soon): An upcoming agent will generate creative plans from a single prompt and automate node‑linking after user confirmation, drawing on a specialised skills library for professional‑level tasks.

Wan3.0 Model Features

Wan3.0 powers the contest with advanced realism and storytelling tools, including:

  • Omni‑Reference: Supports multi‑modal inputs such as images, video, audio clips, and documents.
  • Single‑Shot Video Generation: Can produce native 30‑second videos.
  • Pixel‑Level Consistency: Maintains asset fidelity across generated frames.
  • Immersive Audio‑Visual Experience: Provides synchronized sound with video.
  • Instruction‑ and Reference‑Based Editing: Enhances production efficiency through precise video editing tools.

Global Reach and Language Support

The international version of NadouPro now supports multiple languages—English, Korean, Thai, and Arabic—serving creators in more than 20 countries and regions worldwide.

Closing Statement

iQIYI reiterates its commitment to advancing professional‑grade AI filmmaking by equipping creators worldwide with cutting‑edge tools and a platform for global exposure. For further details and updates, creators are directed to follow nadou.ai.