Cheap and Beloved "World of AIB Movies": #Total Production Cost One-Coin Film Festival Results!
Cheap and Beloved "World of AIB Movies" #Total Production Cost One-Coin Film Festival Results Announcement!
Organized by individual creators such as Lime Light and with the cooperation of AICU, the "#Total Production Cost One-Coin Film Festival" explored the possibilities of video generation AI Sora2 with the reverse idea of "deliberately reducing the budget." We will announce the award-winning works selected from a total of 380 entries through a rigorous judging process.
A New Horizon for AI Movies Born from the "$5 Budget" Constraint
In contrast to the hack of inputting "production budget of 500 million yen" into video generation AI to increase quality, the cheap and beloved "AI B-movie world" is created by specifying "5 dollars (one coin)" instead. This contest, which allows you to enjoy the "ideas" and "essence of映像" that shine within the limitations, has gained significant momentum, including trending on X (Twitter).
Overview of the Contest
Application Period: November 10, 2025 - December 17 Total Number of Entries: 380 works Organizer: Mr. Lime Light, Mr. yachimat, Mr. Esoragoto TV Cooperation: AICU media
Judging Concept
The act of "reducing the budget" stripped away the decorations and highlighted the "iconic parts" and "essence of the story" of the work. We are focusing on whether it goes beyond mere comedy videos and reflects the author's respect for the original work and the philosophy of映像.
Surpass Hollywood with a Budget of $5! "Total Production Cost One-Coin Film Festival" Organizer Nominated Works and Commentary | AICU "Is creating high-quality映像 the only future for AI?" Started from one idea, X (formerly Twitter) j.aicu.ai
The screening and judging comments are recorded in an online live broadcast. https://j.aicu.ai/1coinAward
Shirai: Thank you all for waiting! AICU Lab+ Year-End Party Special, we would like to start the screening and awards ceremony for the "#Total Production Cost One-Coin Film Festival"! Lime Light: Thank you! This day has finally arrived. Shirai: What was the final number of entries? Lime Light: Exactly 380 works. An enormous amount of enthusiasm has gathered. Today, we will select the Cheap, Idea, and Comedy categories, as well as the Grand Prize!
Cheap Category: Deliberate Acting and the Reality of Community Centers
Lime Light: First is the Cheap category. This is a category that skillfully uses "cheapness" as a production and admirably expresses the taste of B- and Z-grade movies. The top batter is Mr. Akajishiya's "$5 Budget Death Game." Shirai: Oh... this background is perfectly Japanese "community center"! Sora2, you're learning well (laughs).
『Ko-Min-Kan $5 Budget Death Game』
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Loading tweet component... Loading tweet component... Hashimura Masami @Funny Art ( Loading tweet component... <Original Story: Indiana Jones / Temple of Doom> Loading tweet component... Loading tweet component... Lime Light: That's right. The "not-so-good acting" of the actors, on the contrary, creates the reality of independent films, which is the best.
Shirai: Grandma, you're obviously not drinking the poisoned drink (laughs). This balance of "cheap but with a solid scenario" is exquisite. Lime Light: Next is the Idea category. This is a category that evaluates unique approaches that turn the constraints around, making you think, "I never thought of that." Satoshiki ( Loading tweet component... 『Confession』 Neve ( Loading tweet component... This is Nave's "Star Wars (Cat Version)." Loading tweet component... Loading tweet component... Loading tweet component... A genius idea that transforms the uncertainty of prompts into the charm of "it can't be helped because it's a cat" by having "real cats" play the characters instead of humans. Shirai: !! Isn't that a real cat! Instead of having the characters speak, they are having the cats cosplay.
Lime Light: He's a genius. By resigning himself to the fact that "it can't be helped because it's a cat even if it doesn't move as prompted," he's turning the uncertainty of AI into charm.
Shirai: The scene where he runs away and bumps his waist is completely realistic cat movement... This is the birth of the "Nyan Coin Film Festival" (laughs). The Comedy category is awarded to works that maximize pure laughter and the unique surreal "space" and expression of AI. AI Tamago-chan ( Loading tweet component... KEETY ( Loading tweet component... A sophisticated two-step drop that concludes a famous scene that everyone knows in a place that is neither a ship nor the sea, and furthermore, with an unrelated "grandfather's close-up." Lime Light: The comedy category is Keti's "Titanic That Doesn't Go Out to Sea."
Shirai: He's not even on a ship, let alone the sea (laughs).
Lime Light: And for some reason, it ends with a close-up of a completely unrelated grandfather. This "two-step drop" is perfect. Shirai: Isn't it amazing that this short piece has gained the most impressions on SNS?
Lime Light: The surrealness unique to AI is being utilized to the fullest. Tkool ( Loading tweet component... This time, I have seen all 380 works and was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm of the creators. The discovery that AI can bring out the "生々しさ that humans are acting" by specifying cheapness will be an important guideline for future AI映像 production. The "beauty of subtraction" that is born because of the limitations dwelled in all the nominated works. An introduction to the already released finalist works was held. AICU Award Finalist Works https://j.aicu.ai/251217 [Complete Edition] Festival of Personally Produced AI Movies "#Total Production Cost One-Coin Film Festival" AICU Award Nominated Works Announced! | AICU
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While saying it's fan art, the title is misspelled! Failure as a fan 😭 But does it contribute to the 500 yen quality???
Since the deadline has passed, please forgive me for posting the revised version on X alone 🙏
The original manga is here!
YOUKAI - Jump Rookie! https://t.co/ps5yw4tdkK
pic.twitter.com/QZX1QpYr4H — TORAKO (@toratorako123) Loading tweet component... [Judge's Comments: Dr. Shirai]
I am impressed that you made a live-action movie of "YOUKAI," which only has a manga original. The world view has been further expanded by making a live-action AI secondary creation of the many characteristic scenes that I create while discussing with Mr. Karao every time. Please look forward to the "YOUKAI Student Council Edition" that will start from this month's issue of Ikyu Magazine! AI Serial Manga "YOUKAI" | AICU | note Original: Dr. Shirai X@o_ob / Art/Character Draft: Shell Tail X@kara_Beee AI Era Invisible Monster "YOUK j.aicu.ai
Akajishiya (X@ Loading tweet component... Attention is also paid to the potential of Sora2, which was able to create an everyday location called "community center" as the stage, but it is a powerful work that expresses the sense of urgency (and humor) of the death game with cheap props and the "deliberate acting" of the actors. The author also revealed that he had experience in theater. The related playlist is also noteworthy [Judge's Comments: Dr. Shirai]
I highly evaluated the technology and humor that drew out the difficult background of a Japanese community center with Sora2 and finished it as entertainment that everyone can enjoy. AICU Award/YOUKAI Award Prize: AICU Creator Network Special Calendar 2026 & Ikyu Magazine Vol.20 Paperback Shirai: Now, the announcement of the "One-Coin Grand Prize," the pinnacle of 380 works!
Lime Light: The One-Coin Grand Prize is... "Horror Forever," Mr. Ezonishi Shinjo! Congratulations! Author: Ezonishi Shinjo
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*Due to the work表現, it contains bloody expressions and semi-nude expressions. please note.
Loading tweet component... Loading tweet component... Prize: 50,000 AICU Points (Convertible to 5,000 yen worth of Amazon gift certificates) [Presenter Comments: Lime Light]
The composition that sublimated "cheapness" not just as a story, but into the production of "hallucinations" in psycho-horror was impressive. His love for horror and his attitude of skillfully using AI as staff were wonderful! I really made a sound when it was announced.
Because I didn't think I would win the grand prize. I thought I would fall off the chair, and after saying the acceptance speech and turning off the microphone, I had no choice but to stand and soak in the afterglow. #Total Production Cost One-Coin Film Festival…
https://t.co/NM1fFZMmjB — Ezonishi Shinjo (@esunishi_shinjo) Loading tweet component... Shirai: (Author Ezonishi Shinjo appears) Oh, you're really excited!
Ezonishi: Thank you! I didn't think I could make it to the finals... I won't forget to thank the AI staff, and I will continue to improve!
Lime Light: This work sublimates cheapness into the production of "hallucinations," and the composition is outstanding. The reaction at the time of the award was so good that it was worth doing as an organizer!
Congratulations again 🎊
I'm looking forward to your next muscle action 💪 — Lime Light (@Limewritelight) Loading tweet component... Lime Light: The "essence of映像" becomes visible precisely because of the limitations. In this film festival, I reaffirmed the depth of AI prompts.
Shirai: Thank you for your hard work! Next, in February 2026, we will hold a "Music Video (MV) Contest" using IQT's new song.
24242424Lime Light & Shirai: Merry Christmas, everyone! And Happy New Year! Hashtag that allows access to all works "#Total Production Cost One-Coin Film Festival" Finalist Works Playlist(YouTube)
https://j.aicu.ai/1coinYF This is a selection by Mr. Lime Light. A special article on this contest and details of the award-winning works will be published in AICU Magazine January 2026 issue (Vol.20). It was held as part of the online year-end party that concludes the year of the "AICU Lab+ Study Session." There was a precious exchange of ideas, such as the author's own making and next work concept. The next battlefield is the "Music Video (MV) Contest"! Scheduled to be held from mid-February 2026, with AiCuty's new song "PicoPico! Shooting Game" as the theme. If you are a still image fan, please look forward to the "Cover Contest" in mid-January!
『HORROR FOREVER』 Ezonishi Shinjo
『Indiana Jones One-Coin Temple of Doom』
Idea Category: The "Reverse Idea" of Having Cats Play the Roles
『Attack on Akachan』
"Star Wars (Cat Version)"
Comedy Category: Betting Everything on Grandpa's Close-Up
『Spirited Away of Paper』
『Titanic That Doesn't Sink』
『THE SUPERMARKET BAG BOXER』
Judging Comments: Lime Light
Selection by AICU
Special Award "YOUKAI Award"
YOKAI THE MOVIE One-Coin Trailer (Revised Version)
AICU Award
"Ko-Min-Kan- $5 Budget Death Game"
The image of Ikyu Magazine Vol.20 is under development Latest issue of Ikyu Magazine here j.aicu.ai/Kindle Introduction of each work in the calendar here j.aicu.ai/251027 Purchase from this link j.aicu.ai/Cal2026The Overall Winner (One-Coin Grand Prize) is...
🏆 Destiny Result Announcement: Who Shone at the Top……
Grand Prix: 『HORROR FOREVER』
Resources/Related URLs
Posting in Ikyu Magazine
The screening was held in a peaceful atmosphere
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