Ringrow Launches Video Contest 'You and Me on a Rainy Day' as Part of Annual 'You and PC Story Exhibition'
Ringrow, a refurbished PC retailer, will host a 30-second video contest titled 'You and Me on a Rainy Day' starting June 1, 2026, focusing on the relationship between PCs and users. The contest allows for entries created with generative AI, encouraging the visualization of attachment to PCs.
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This project aims to re-perceive computers not as 'consumable goods' but as 'entities to be with for a long time.' The contest is designed so that anyone can participate regardless of their video production experience, allowing submissions of video works created using generative AI. Because we live in an era where 'anyone can express themselves' through AI, we are focusing on 'what to make' and calling for works themed on the 'relationship between people and PCs.'
'You and PC Story Exhibition' is an annual project that invites works with changing themes and formats every month, focusing on the relationship between users and computers. For June, the fourth edition, we are calling for works in a video format, a first for the series, under the theme 'You and Me on a Rainy Day.' We are calling for video and animation works that depict 'moments of being treated with care' from a PC's perspective during the rainy season, when the risk of malfunctions such as water damage and lightning increases for PCs.
Ringrow views computers not as mere information equipment, but as 'entities that share one's life' or 'life partners.' In this contest, works created using generative AI can also be submitted. By utilizing an environment where video works can be produced without specialized knowledge, we anticipate broad participation, including beginners in creative work.
Event Overview
Title: You and PC Story Exhibition
June Theme: You and Me on a Rainy Day
Submissions: Short animations, videos
Application Period: June 1, 2026 (Mon) to June 30, 2026 (Tue) 23:59
Result Announcement: July 13, 2026 (Mon) 12:00
Award: One excellence award winner (winning work will be introduced on the website and official X)
Page URL: https://www.ringrow.co.jp/blog/2026/03/04/9959
FAQ
What is the theme of the 4th 'You and Your PC Story Exhibition'?
The theme of the 4th 'You and Your PC Story Exhibition' is 'You and I on a Rainy Day.' It invites video submissions that depict moments when a PC is treated with care during the rainy season, from the perspective of the computer.
What are the submission requirements for the video contest?
The video should be between 20 and 40 seconds long, in mp4 or mov format, and HD resolution or higher is recommended. AI-generated works are also acceptable.
When is the submission period and when will the results be announced?
The submission period is from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2026. The results will be announced on July 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Is it possible to submit AI-generated works?
Yes, it is possible. Ringlow encourages the use of AI to enable more people to participate in creative activities, even without specialized knowledge.
What is the purpose of Ringlow implementing this project?
The purpose is to reframe the perception of PCs from mere information devices to companions in life. It aims to promote a new approach where PCs are valued and used for a long time, rather than being replaced immediately when they break.