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AI Effect Challenge

About this challenge

We are thrilled to introduce the AI Effect Challenge – a three-month-long challenge for creators and VFX artists to showcase their creativity and technical skills in AI-powered effects. This challenge is an opportunity to experiment with AI Editor in Effect House to design AI-driven interactions, push the boundaries of generative effects, and craft unique, intelligent experiences. Learn how to use AI Editor to create your effects.

In addition to the main challenge, we will introduce sub-challenges throughout its duration, giving you even more chances to win prizes and gain recognition.


What are sub-challenges?

Sub-challenges are mini challenges designed around the latest trends and viral effects, offering extra opportunities to show off your skills and win prizes. Each sub-challenge will focus on different themes of game effects, encouraging you to experiment with new mechanics, interactions, and visuals.


Christmas AI Sub-Challenge

What we're looking for

Christmas magic meets AI—let’s deck the feeds with festive tech-powered fun! Create AI-driven Christmas effects that use AI to:

  • Unwrap the perfect holiday character (Santa’s elf, snow sprite, or cozy reindeer!)
  • Generate joyful Christmas predictions or personalized holiday wishes
  • Transform users into festive icons, wrap them in virtual Christmas lights, or place them in a snowy wonderland


Craft effects where AI adds warmth, surprise, and shareable cheer—making every interaction feel like a delightful Christmas gift! 🎄✨


Eligible regions

This challenge is open to creators in the following regions:

Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras,Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Réunion, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, The People’s Republic of Bangladesh, The Philippines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Turks and Caicos Islands, The United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam


Prizes

Starting August 15, 2025, we will select 5-10 winners and each winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize!

Cash prizes will be distributed within the following month of the sub-challenge deadline date.

Note: You must use AI Editor to create your effect to qualify


How to enter

  1. Download and create your effect using Effect House
  2. On the Publish Effect form, complete the required fields and select the sub-challenge you want to enter under Challenge
  3. Click Next to review your submission
  4. Click Submit and you’re all set!



Submission timeline

Active sub-challenges

Christmas AI Sub-Challenge: November 22, 2025 to December 25, 2025


Past sub-challenges

AI Lip Sync Sub-Challenge: October 22, 2025 to December 5, 2025

AI Image Edit Sub-Challenge: October 22, 2025 to November 22, 2025

Halloween AI Sub-Challenge: September 25, 2025 to November 5, 2025

Interactive AI Sub-Challenge: August 18, 2025 to September 18, 2025

AI Video Sub-Challenge: July 18, 2025 to August 18, 2025

AI Profession Sub-Challenge: July 16, 2025 to August 16, 2025

AI Creative Sub-Challenge: June 16, 2025 to July 16, 2025

AI Illustration Sub-Challenge: May 15, 2025 to June 15, 2025

Mother's Day Sub-Challenge: May 1, 2025 to May 15, 2025

AI Fashion Sub-Challenge: April 3, 2025 to May 3, 2025

AI Face Morphing Sub-Challenge: April 3, 2025 to May 3, 2025

AI Scene Sub-Challenge: April 3, 2025 to May 3, 2025


Winner's announcement

Winners announcement date: Winners for each sub-challenge will be announced within two weeks of its deadline date


Sub-challenge winners

AI Lip Sync Sub-Challenge

Indo Song 4 - Lip Sync by @blankoners_

Surat Cinta Untuk Starla by @febri.gemblay4

Sia Sia Mengharap Cintamu by @brother_kholil


AI Image Edit Sub-Challenge

AI Plus Size by @ty.taurus

AI Flowerfield by @khem_is_here

AI Modern Soldier by @effectsverse


AI Stylization & Portrait Sub-Challenge

Welcome November by @brother_kholil

Reflection Photorealistic by @nuno..garcia

Winter Majesty by @emma_john8


Halloween AI Sub-Challenge

AI Coco by @filterboss8

AI Medusa legend by @febri.gemblay4

🩸 Bloody Red Streaks by @brother_kholil

Mirror Shot Ai by @paxnull

Ai Reaper's Bride by @alihamzashah411

Mystic Witch🧙‍♂️ by @effectcreator_anil

Imagine More With AI by @imaginemoreai


Interactive AI Sub-Challenge

Bodyguard AI by @khem_is_here

AI Toy Touch by @hirostudiocom

Raincoat - I2V by @blankoners_

Run Fast AI by @memefiltros

FLYING AI VIRAL by @salatigarhapsody

Tim Burton HD by @thevirtualvangogh

AI Boyfriend V by @effectsverse

AI Chibi Me by @ty.taurus

AI K-Pop Stage by @qn96p

Rambut Kepang Modern by @brother_kholil

Spatial Posters AI by @iqblrijal.ez


AI Video Sub-Challenge

Hug me by @mh_plan

AI Kiss Me by @khem_is_here

Music - Image Alive by @blankoners_

AI Boyfriend by @effectsverse

AI HugFusion by @hirostudiocom

TikToy Hi AI by @ty.taurus

Kpop Hunter by @amyisawessome

My Bride Al by @bruno.wx

AI The Arrest by @memefiltros


AI Profession Sub-Challenge

Ai KAABA by @painto_jp

Army AI by @khem_is_here

Ai Indian Army Boy by @kashifalina


AI Creative Sub-Challenge

My Future Baby by @effectsverse

#FutureOfAI88 by @hellodear789

What Job by @khem_is_here


AI Illustration Sub-Challenge

AI Beautiful Mermaid by @Effectsverse

Noir Mystery 1950 by @tinkz1way

Realistic Sketch AIGC by @Blankoners


AI Fashion Game Sub-Challenge

Studio Ghibli | Foto IA by @Pablinsky

Studio Ghibli AI by @Effect_creator_khem

AI TV Retro by @iqblrijal.ez


AI Face Morphing Sub-Challenge

Ai Korean Hair Fashion by @Saddam

Ai fancy kurti design by @Only Foryou Effects

Black Floor-length Gown by @Effectsverse


AI Scene Sub-Challenge

Future Special Forces by @MH Plan

Gangstas Paradise by @Sweet Tooth Girl

Ai China Fashion 26 by @cute


Frequently asked questions

Can I submit effects I’ve already published?

Please only submit new effects created for this challenge after the submission period begins.

Can I submit more than one effect?

Yes, you’re encouraged to submit more than one effect. The more the merrier!

What are sub-challenges?

Sub-challenges are "mini" challenges designed around the latest trends and viral effects, offering even more opportunities to win prizes. These sub-challenges will focus on different themes of game effects!

Can I get more than one prize?

Each sub-challenge can only have one winner per participant. However, you can earn multiple rewards by participating in different sub-challenges! The more you compete, the more opportunities you have to win!

How will I receive my cash reward?

In the month following the Winner Announcement, all monetary prizes will be disbursed through the Effect House Rewards Center. Please ensure your payment info is added and up to date!

Visit here for full terms and conditions. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. The AI Effect Challenge is between April 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM PST to July 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 PM PST Open to legal residents of a region where Effect House and TikTok are available and who are at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority, at the time of entry. Enter by submitting an effect as described in the terms between April 3th 2025 at 10:00 AM PST to July 3th, 2025 at 10:00 PM PST. Nine(9) winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on specific criteria set out in the terms. Username and profile picture of winner[s] will be displayed. Reward: Each sub-challenge will have 3 winners and a $1,000 cash prize. Winners are announced at the end of the AI Effect Challenge period.

EEA: Visit here for full terms and conditions. No purchase necessary, void where prohibited. The AI Effect Challenge Period is between April 3rd 2025 at 10:00 AM PST to July 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 PM PST. Open to legal residents of a region where Effect House and TikTok are available and who are at least 18 years of age, or the age of majority, at the time of entry. Enter by submitting an effect as described in the terms between April 3th 2025 at 10:00 AM PST to July 3th, 2025 at 10:00 PM PST. Nine(9) winners will be selected by a panel of judges based on specific criteria set out in the terms. Username and profile picture of winner[s] will be displayed. Each sub-challenge will have 3 winners and a $1,000 cash prize. Winners are announced at the end of the AI Effect Challenge period.

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