SSFF & ASIA 2026 Announces 12 Nominees for the 2nd 'CyberAgent Vertical Award'
SSFF & ASIA 2026, an Academy Awards-accredited film festival, has announced 12 nominated works for the CyberAgent Vertical Award. Selected from a record-breaking 663 entries, the winners will be announced on June 10, receiving 500,000 JPY and production rights at an advanced AI studio.
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The Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia (SSFF & ASIA) 2026, one of Asia's largest international short film festivals accredited by the Academy Awards, has announced the nominees for the 'CyberAgent Vertical Award' in collaboration with CyberAgent Inc. Selected from a record 663 submissions—the highest in the festival's history as of March 31, 2026—12 outstanding vertical works, including short dramas and SNS videos, were chosen for their high effectiveness and expressive power.
Among the 12 nominated works are productions by 'Gokko Club' and 'Koneko Film,' who were finalists in the previous award, as well as works from popular SNS accounts such as 'Ibuyohe Squash' and 'Kowazo @ Zotto Horror.' The cast features a variety of talent from different genres, including Hayato Ichihara, Takato Nagata, Shogo Hama, and Yosuke Asari.
Nominated works will be screened from May 26 to May 31 at MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Park Terrace. The winner, judged on creativity, messaging, and innovation in vertical video expression, will be announced at the Award Ceremony on June 10. The Grand Prix winner will receive 500,000 JPY and a sub-prize consisting of an experience tour and production rights at the 'Kiwami AI Odaiba Studio.' Furthermore, Tatsuya Ando, Executive Producer at CyberAgent, will announce upcoming vertical video projects during the ceremony.
About the CyberAgent Vertical Award:
- Purpose: To establish a hub for vertical content and create a future for vertical video creativity.
- Eligibility: Creative vertical works (short dramas, branded movies, etc.) demonstrating high effectiveness and expression.
- Prize: 500,000 JPY and production rights at 'Kiwami AI Odaiba Studio.'
'Kiwami AI Odaiba Studio' is a specialized production studio owned by CyberAgent, utilizing AI and 3DCG to maximize advertising effectiveness. It is equipped with advanced facilities such as three types of LED walls and 4D scanning for high-quality volumetric capture.
Nominated Works (Excerpt):
- 'ID photo' Directed by Yuji Mitsuhashi
- 'The Long Evening Calm' Directed by Keiji Ishikawa
- 'On the way up the hill' Directed by Yuta Ito
- 'AIDOL KACHO' Directed by Chavo
Among the 12 nominated works are productions by 'Gokko Club' and 'Koneko Film,' who were finalists in the previous award, as well as works from popular SNS accounts such as 'Ibuyohe Squash' and 'Kowazo @ Zotto Horror.' The cast features a variety of talent from different genres, including Hayato Ichihara, Takato Nagata, Shogo Hama, and Yosuke Asari.
Nominated works will be screened from May 26 to May 31 at MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives Park Terrace. The winner, judged on creativity, messaging, and innovation in vertical video expression, will be announced at the Award Ceremony on June 10. The Grand Prix winner will receive 500,000 JPY and a sub-prize consisting of an experience tour and production rights at the 'Kiwami AI Odaiba Studio.' Furthermore, Tatsuya Ando, Executive Producer at CyberAgent, will announce upcoming vertical video projects during the ceremony.
About the CyberAgent Vertical Award:
- Purpose: To establish a hub for vertical content and create a future for vertical video creativity.
- Eligibility: Creative vertical works (short dramas, branded movies, etc.) demonstrating high effectiveness and expression.
- Prize: 500,000 JPY and production rights at 'Kiwami AI Odaiba Studio.'
'Kiwami AI Odaiba Studio' is a specialized production studio owned by CyberAgent, utilizing AI and 3DCG to maximize advertising effectiveness. It is equipped with advanced facilities such as three types of LED walls and 4D scanning for high-quality volumetric capture.
Nominated Works (Excerpt):
- 'ID photo' Directed by Yuji Mitsuhashi
- 'The Long Evening Calm' Directed by Keiji Ishikawa
- 'On the way up the hill' Directed by Yuta Ito
- 'AIDOL KACHO' Directed by Chavo
FAQ
サイバーエージェント縦型アワードの目的は何ですか？
サイバーエージェントとSSFF & ASIAが共同で縦型コンテンツの集積地となる新たなアワードを設立し、縦型動画クリエイティブの未来を創出する場とすることを目的としています。
ノミネート作品の上映スケジュールと場所を教えてください。
2026年5月26日（火）から5月31日（日）の13:00−14:00に、MoN Takanawa: The Museum of Narratives パークテラスで上映されます。
最優秀賞の受賞特典は何ですか？
賞金50万円に加え、副賞として「極AIお台場スタジオ」の体験ツアーおよび同スタジオを使用した作品制作権が授与されます。
「極AIお台場スタジオ」とはどのような施設ですか？
サイバーエージェントが所有する、AIや3DCGを活用した広告効果最大化特化型の制作スタジオです。LEDウォールや4Dスキャン、編集室などの最先端設備を完備しています。
審査基準はどのようなものですか？
縦型動画において「高い効果・表現力」を発揮し、創造性、メッセージ性、映像表現の革新性を有しているかが審査の基準となります。