A competition for AI storytellers

Submit a Body of Work that tells a story from start to finish. Be reviewed by expert judges, and compete for a $1,000 grant and a feature in Prompt Magazine.

Free to enter · Open worldwide · Judged on skill · Entries close 12 July

[Freddy Frog and the Lost Letter The Adventure That Saved the River ]

[Once upon a time, a little frog lived beside a beautiful river. The river was clean and full of fish, water lilies, and singing birds.

One day, a postal delivery van crossed an old stone bridge. The driver was in such a hurry that he forgot to close the back doors. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind caught the mailbags and dozens of letters flew into the air. Some fell into the river while others drifted across the countryside.

The next morning, the little frog discovered one of the letters floating among the water lilies. He carefully pulled it from the water, but he could not read what it said.

So the frog gathered his friends—two field mice, a rabbit, and a hedgehog—and together they visited the Wise Owl who lived in an ancient oak tree at the edge of the forest.

The owl put on her spectacles and carefully read the letter.

“This is a very important letter,” she said. “It was sent by the Minister to the Mayor of the Great City.”

Just then, a magpie flew through the window.

“I have bad news!” she cried. “Downriver, near the city, the river is being polluted. A factory is dumping waste into the water.”

The owl continued reading.

“The Minister orders the Mayor to build a water-treatment plant for the factory so that the river can become clean again.”

“Then we must deliver the letter at once!” said the frog.

The next day, the friends set off down the river in a small boat. Their journey was long and filled with adventures.

One night they hid beneath a giant willow tree while a large owl circled above searching for them. Later, they had to escape from a great yellow-eared water snake that chased them through the river.

At last they reached the city. But danger awaited them there as well. A gang of rats tried to steal the letter. After a frantic chase through the canals, the animals managed to escape and reach the town hall.

The little frog personally delivered the letter to the Mayor.

The Mayor carefully read the Minister’s message and immediately understood how serious the problem was.

Soon construction began on a new water-treatment plant. The factory stopped polluting the river, the water became clear again, and the fish and birds returned.

The citizens were overjoyed. They thanked the frog and his friends for their courage and their kindness.

And from that day on, the river flowed clean and beautiful once more.

The End. ]

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The Architecture of Feeling

Pick a feeling - (wonder, longing, awe, the quiet kind of joy, it's up to you!) - and build a Body of Work that tells a story about it. Tell one story from start to finish, as a collection of images and/or videos, or as a single edited video. Think short film or mini exhibition, not a single image, clip, or mood board.

We want to feel it, not just see it.

Full competition details

Key Dates

Entries open

Jun 15, 2026

Entries close, judging begins

Jul 12, 2026

Winners announced

Jul 20, 2026

Entries close in 13d 15h 32m

Awards & Prizes

🏆
Best Overall$1,000 USD grant + 30,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine
📖
Best Storytelling15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
✨
Most Creative15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
❤️
Community Favourite15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
🎖️
Highly Commended (×10)2,400 fast credits each + print copy of Prompt Magazine + Highly Commended badge

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Judging Panel

Angus Russell

Founder, NightCafe

Sarah Impey

AI Community Manager, Runware

Marco Pittarello

Founder, Prompt Magazine

Gully Ahmed

NightCafe community member

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Key Dates

Entries open

Jun 15, 2026

Entries close, judging begins

Jul 12, 2026

Winners announced

Jul 20, 2026

Entries close in 13d 15h 32m

Judging Panel

Angus Russell

Founder, NightCafe

Sarah Impey

AI Community Manager, Runware

Marco Pittarello

Founder, Prompt Magazine

Gully Ahmed

NightCafe community member

About the panel · How it's judged

Discuss NightCafe Select

Caracalla

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Edition 1 Theme

The Architecture of Feeling

We want to feel it, not just see it.

Full competition details

Key Dates

Entries open

Jun 15, 2026

Entries close, judging begins

Jul 12, 2026

Winners announced

Jul 20, 2026

Entries close in 13d 15h 32m

Awards & Prizes

🏆
Best Overall$1,000 USD grant + 30,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine
📖
Best Storytelling15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
✨
Most Creative15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
❤️
Community Favourite15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
🎖️
Highly Commended (×10)2,400 fast credits each + print copy of Prompt Magazine + Highly Commended badge

Full prize list

Judging Panel

Angus Russell

Founder, NightCafe

Sarah Impey

AI Community Manager, Runware

Marco Pittarello

Founder, Prompt Magazine

Gully Ahmed

NightCafe community member

About the panel · How it's judged

FAQ

Discuss NightCafe Select

Edition 1 Theme

The Architecture of Feeling

We want to feel it, not just see it.

Full competition details

Awards & Prizes

🏆
Best Overall$1,000 USD grant + 30,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine
📖
Best Storytelling15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
✨
Most Creative15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
❤️
Community Favourite15,000 fast credits + feature in Prompt Magazine + verified Select portfolio
🎖️
Highly Commended (×10)2,400 fast credits each + print copy of Prompt Magazine + Highly Commended badge

Full prize list