Time Machine Launch Plan | AZ8 Concept Commercial Challenge
The challenge
A time machine that does not yet exist is about to enter the world through your imagination.
Create an original concept commercial with AZ8 around the theme “Time Machine Launch.” Design its appearance and the rules of time travel, then build its characters, world, and story.
Who will activate it? Which era will it reach, and whose destiny will it change? Let the time machine start the story. Show its unique appeal through your characters’ experiences and choices, making viewers believe it exists and want one of their own.
Awards
- Each creator may receive a maximum of one award.
- Winners must verify their identity and payment details. Rewards will be issued within 7 business days of the results announcement.
- Transfer fees will be deducted from the corresponding cash prize.
Gold Award (1 winner)
- Cash prize
- US$2,000
- Credits
- 50,000 AZ8 credits
Silver Award (3 winners)
- Cash prize
- US$1,000 / person
- Credits
- 50,000 AZ8 credits
Excellence Award (10 winners)
- Credits
- 50,000 AZ8 credits
How to enter
Step 1: Complete the application
Apply with the same email address as your AZ8 account and choose whether you need free creation credits. Select “No” to skip the credit application information.
Complete the application
Step 2: Create your commercial
Produce your commercial in AZ8.
Create with AZ8Step 3: Publish on X
Publish your entry video and include:
Hashtags: #AZ8 #AZ8AdTime.
Mention the official account: @AZ8official_JP.
Sharing on other platforms (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Note, and others) can also increase your opportunities for selection and collaboration with AZ8. (Official YouTube account: @AZ8_Official)
Step 4: Submit to AZ8 Community
Upload the same work, select the Time Machine campaign, publish your AZ8 production canvas link, and include:
Your work’s title.
An introduction to your time machine and commercial.
The corresponding X post link.
Submit your entry
Entry requirements
Theme
Create an original concept commercial around “Time Machine Launch.” Build characters, a world, and a story around the time machine and show why it is worth owning.
Video length
At least 60 seconds.
Language
Any spoken language is welcome. Both Japanese and English subtitles are required.
Production platform
All AI video generation must take place in AZ8, and the corresponding production canvas must be public.
Model selection
Use any model available in AZ8. Free creation credits support BytePlus models only; participants cover the cost of other models.
Post-production
External tools may be used for editing, color grading, music, voice-over, and sound effects. You must have the rights to use all related materials.
Public availability
Publish on both X and AZ8 Community. Keep your work, post, and canvas public at least until the results are announced.
Multiple entries
Submit each work separately. Judging uses the complete version available at the submission deadline.
Watermark
Add the designated event watermark to your entry and ensure that it is clearly visible in the video.
Download the watermark
Event schedule
Competition, applications, and credit requests open
September 30
Application and credit request deadline
October 7, 23:59
Entry submission deadline
October 21, 23:59
Judging
October 22–25
Results announced
October 26
All dates are in 2026, Japan Standard Time (JST).
Judging criteria
Ties are decided first by advertising expression, then by creative concept scores.
Weight 35%
Advertising expression
Does the commercial show the time machine’s unique value and make viewers want to experience or own it?
Weight 25%
Creative concept
Are the time machine and its world original, fresh, and memorable?
Weight 25%
Visual production
Are characters, scenes, and style consistent? Do the camera work and visual quality support the expression?
Weight 15%
Storytelling
Is the story coherent, with clear character motivations and natural, moving emotions?
Participation rules and rights
- Entries must be original. Plagiarism, impersonation, and unauthorized use of third-party brands, characters, or materials are prohibited. You must have the necessary rights to images, video, music, voices, fonts, and other materials.
- NSFW content, hate speech, violence, political or religious promotion, and illegal content are prohibited. Infringement, cheating, false information, and abuse of credits or coupons may result in disqualification and loss of related benefits.
- Each creator must use the same AZ8 account for registration, claiming benefits, and submission. Multiple accounts must not be used to claim benefits repeatedly. Organizer and partner staff directly involved in planning, operations, eligibility review, or judging are ineligible for awards.
- Creators retain the rights to their work. By submitting, you grant AZ8 and the event’s official partners a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide right to use the work, screenshots, and excerpts for judging, winner announcements, showcases, official promotion, event recaps, and brand promotion directly related to this event.
- If technical issues or force majeure require schedule changes, the organizers will announce them on the official page and channels.