What awards did GOKKO's creators win at WAIFF 2026 KYOTO?

Masahiro Shinmoto and Aumi Wada from GOKKO won the Special Jury Prize. Additionally, Masahiro Shinmoto also received the 'Best Synopsis + AI Teaser Award'.

What technology was used to create the award-winning work 'THE ALEUTIAN TITAN'?

A variety of AI tools were used, including Gemini 3.0/ChatGPT 5.2 for script and prompts, Midjourney/Nano Banana Pro for image generation, and Kling ai/Hailuo AI for video generation.

What kind of business does GOKKO Inc. conduct?

GOKKO Inc. operates a vertical short drama creator group called 'Gokko Club' and explores the possibilities of video and storytelling using AI.

Award at World's Largest AI Film Festival | GOKKO Creators Win Special Jury Award at WAIFF 2026 KYOTO

Published Apr 7, 2026 7:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 11:50 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

GOKKO Inc., which operates the vertical short-drama creator group "Gokko Club," announced that two of its affiliated creators have won the Special Jury Award at the "World AI Film Festival 2026 in KYOTO" (WAIFF). This award recognizes the potential of new video and narrative expressions utilizing AI.

GOKKO Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; Representative Directors: Satoshi Tanaka and Tomo Tada), which operates the vertical short-drama creator group "Gokko Club," is pleased to announce that two of its affiliated creators have won the Special Jury Award at the "World AI Film Festival 2026 in KYOTO" (hereinafter, WAIFF). This award recognizes the potential of new video and narrative expressions utilizing AI, and demonstrates the expansion of GOKKO's creative domain.

Award Overview At this film festival, the following works received the Special Jury Award. Each work was recognized for integrating unique worldviews and storytelling while utilizing AI technology.

"THE ALEUTIAN TITAN" KV

"Best Synopsis + AI Teaser Award" Special Jury Award by Ryoichi Wada and Daiki Sakurai Work Title: THE ALEUTIAN TITAN Award Winner: Hideki Makoto (KHAOS COMPOSITION) URL: https://youtu.be/4hYvJWfOSvo?si=Vg8esMUpLeKfLHHm

Script/Prompt: Gemini 3.0 / ChatGPT 5.2 ■ Image Generation: Midjourney / Nano Banana Pro ■ Video Generation: Kling ai / Hailuo AI / Luma Ray3 / Wan AI / Higgsfield / Veo3 / Runway ■ Logo/Key Visual: Midjourney / topazlabs / Veo3 / Runway / Photoshop ■ Music/Sound Effects/Dialogue: SUNO / Elevenlabs ■ Editing/Color Grading: Adobe Premiere

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Dates in source: 2026

Award at World's Largest AI Film Festival | GOKKO Creators Win Special Jury Award at WAIFF 2026 KYOTO

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Award Overview At this film festival, the following works received the Special Jury Award. Each work was recognized for integrating unique worldviews and storytelling while utilizing AI technology.

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