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AOTO Golden Screen Awards

Honoring outstanding productions created using AOTO LED virtual production technology.
Winners announced live at CITS 2026 · August 20 · Beijing

GOLD AWARD UP TO
🏆 10,000 USD

Submissions Deadline
August 5, 2026

Awards Ceremony & Winners Announced
August 20, 2026 · Beijing

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Award Categories

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Golden Screen · Gold Award

10,000 USD

Top prize · per winning entry

  • Custom trophy + certificate
  • Presented live at CITS 2026 + Winning Entry Screening
  • Featured across AOTO & BIRTV official media
  • Invited guest at next CITS forum

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Golden Screen · Silver Award

5,000 USD

Top prize · per winning entry

  • Custom trophy + certificate
  • Presented live at CITS 2026 + screening
  • Coverage in AOTO & BIRTV official media

Note: This is the inaugural edition of the AOTO Golden Screen Award. The final number of awards in each category will be determined based on the quality and quantity of submissions. The Committee reserves the right to adjust award quotas. The Gold Award includes a cash prize of USD 10,000 per winning entry, while the Silver Award includes a cash prize of up to USD 5,000 per winning entry. Prize money will be paid in USD or the equivalent amount in RMB.

Eligibility

Eligible Entries
Feature films, short films, TV/streaming series, commercials, music videos, documentaries, variety shows & more

Technical Requirements
Entries must have been produced using AOTO Electronics’ LED virtual production products or solutions. Verified by AOTO technical team.

Completion date
Works completed or first released on or after January 1, 2025

Submission method
By invitation only. Please use the code provided by your AOTO representative

Judging Criteria

  • 35%
    Technical Merit
    Sophistication, innovation & execution in virtual production
  • 35%
    Artistic Quality
    Visual aesthetics, storytelling & overall artistic craft
  • 30%
    Creative Vision
    Originality of concept & distinctive creative expression

Key Dates

  • July 1, 2026
    Submissions open
    AOTO representatives extend nomination invitations to partner studios & clients worldwide
  • August 5, 2026
    Submission deadline
    All entries must be submitted online by this date
  • August 5 – 15, 2026
    Judging period
    Independent review & deliberation by a panel of industry experts, directors, and technical judges
  • August 20, 2026
    🏆 Award Ceremony
    Winners revealed & honored at CITS 2026 · Hilton Beijing
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About CITS 2026

Co-hosted by AOTO Electronics and the BIRTV Organizing Committee, the CinemaTech Innovation & Trends Summit (CITS) has successfully hosted two editions since its debut in 2024. Bringing together leading voices in filmmaking, virtual production, content development, and cinematography, CITS has become the premier industry gathering for virtual production held during BIRTV.

2024
Sci-Tech & Creativity Converge

2025
Virtual-Real
Symbiosis

Built around keynote sessions, roundtable discussions and industry networking, CITS has welcomed distinguished speakers from ASC (American Society of Cinematographers), Unreal Engine, NYU Tisch, CFG AI Research Institute, Beijing Film Academy and Tencent Interactive Entertainment, sharing real-world production experience and technical insights. The third edition returns to Hilton Beijing on August 20, 2026, continuing to connect global filmmaking technology with creative practice.

30%
Decision Makers
CEOs · Founders · Producers

27%
Content Creators
Directors · DPs · Showrunners

25%
Tech Providers
VP Engineers · Developers

16%
Academia
Faculty · Students · Research

Submit Your Work

📨 Invitation-only process: The AOTO Golden Screen Award accepts entries by nomination only — there is no open call. If you have received an invitation from your AOTO representative, please use your exclusive invitation code below. Interested but not yet invited? Reach out to your AOTO account manager.

  • Full name*

  • Title / Role

  • Company / Organization*

  • Country / Region*

  • Phone number

  • Invitation code*

  • Work title*

  • Work type*

  • Year completed / first released*

  • AOTO product / solution used*

  • Virtual production Studio / location*

  • Project description*

  • Work status / impact notes

  • Preview / clip link*

  • Poster / Stills (optional)

  • Additional notes (optional)

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