iQIYI(US:IQ) 美股研究社·2025-09-11 07:56Core Viewpoint - iQIYI is launching the "Baodeqi·iQIYI AI Theater" creative camp to explore AI-driven storytelling, inviting global creators to submit ideas for AI films, with 15 selected teams expected to produce films by Q1 2026 [1][3]. Group 1: Creative Camp Overview - The creative camp aims to gather innovative AI film story ideas under the theme "Your Imagination is a New World," with a focus on narrative and visual expression beyond traditional methods [1][2]. - The camp will feature renowned director Baodeqi as a mentor, providing guidance in scriptwriting, cinematography, and AI techniques [1][8]. - Participants are required to create stories based on themes such as "Journey to the West," "Gender, Happiness, and Faith," and "Truth" [2][21]. Group 2: Event Timeline - The timeline for the creative camp includes: - September 10 - October 24: Registration and idea submission - October 25 - November 7: Creative evaluation - November 15 - November 21: Intensive training for selected teams - November 22 - January 21, 2026: Film production - Q1 2026: Film release on iQIYI platform [4][18]. Group 3: Support and Evaluation - iQIYI will provide various support measures, including production subsidies, technical assistance, and promotional resources, along with a profit-sharing model where creators receive 30% of net profits [6][10]. - The evaluation process will assess creativity, artistic merit, and the effective use of AI tools, ensuring a transparent and fair selection [5][23].