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Creative Brief

We’re not asking for a polished race car promo. Your challenge is to take the GEN4 assets, which have barely been seen outside the paddock, and create something truly original. 

That might be photorealistic sports-noir, high-concept sci-fi, or mixed-media animation. Breathe life into this monster of a machine in whichever style you like. 

Show us something that belongs on the UK’s biggest cinema screen. 

Formula E race car, rear view

Entry Mechanics

All films must be created in 1080p resolution and landscape (16:9) aspect ratio.


Submissions are by Film Freeway, ideally by sharing a YouTube or Vimeo link.


Maximum runtime of 60 seconds, exclusive of end credits.


100% of video runtime to be generated with Google Flow and its advanced generative models, Gemini Omni, Nano Banana and Veo 3.1.


Films must use a container file of .mp4 or .mov (H.264/HEVC codec)


Film must have elements from the GEN4 Asset Kit onscreen for 4 seconds.


Entries must include a simple description of all AI models used to make the film.

Background for the the Formula E GEN4 race car

Timeline

Entries close — 26 September 2026, 23:59 BST


Finalists announced — Early October 2026


Premiere at BFI IMAX — 21 October 2026

Closeup of the Formula E GEN4 race car

Judging Criteria

Concept

How original and interesting is your film idea?

Craft

How well did you use Google AI tools to bring it to life?

Impact

Does the film leave an impression on the viewer?

Answering the Brief

Does the work actually answer the brief?

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Closeup of front of Formula E GEN4 race car