The 1st KCP prototype 2026
With creativity, from Kagoshima, we light up the future.
A festival that inspires creators
A proving ground that lights up the present and future of creativity
NEWS
News
- September 17, 2026The official website of The 1st KCP prototype 2026 is now live
- October 1, 2026The entry period for works opens (until December 20). Enter via the entry form (in Japanese)
MOVIES
Movies, Commercial Video and Invited Works
The KCP commercial video and works by invited creators are published here.
WorksCONCEPT
What KCP aims for: "ABC"
An advanced fusion of ART × BUSINESS × CULTURE is the goal of the KCP experiment. These do not exist separately. They are three pillars that keep creative energy circulating.
( Pillar 1 )
ART
The front line of expression. Works that renew the values we hold.
DIVISIONS
Divisions
Three divisions are waiting for your creativity.
To enter, just upload your work file through the entry form.
01
Video / Film Division
FILM / VIDEO
Unpublished film works edited or composed from video, live action, animation, photos, illustrations and similar material. About 1 to 6 minutes. Any format or technique is welcome.
02
Music & Sound Division
MUSIC
Unpublished music or sound works made with instruments, singing, voice or other sounds. About 1 to 4 minutes. Any lineup or genre is welcome. As a rule, please submit a score.
03
Idea & Concept Division
IDEA
Unpublished ideas in fields other than film and music, such as games, apps, manga, dance, fashion and food. Ideas are judged on originality, usefulness and business potential. Submit about 500 characters of text, figures or drawings, or an explainer video.
OVERVIEW
Event Overview
- Name
- The 1st KCP prototype 2026
- Organizer
- KCF Executive Committee
- Operator
- KCP Operations Secretariat
- Entry period
- October 1 – December 20, 2026 (opening to deadline)
- Judging period
- November 1 – December 31, 2026
- Divisions
- Three divisions: Video / Film, Music & Sound, and Idea & Concept
- How to enter
- Complete Supporter Registration, then submit your work file (MP4, etc.) through the entry form
- Where works are shown
- Published in stages on the official YouTube channel and on the Works page of this site (planned)
- Evaluation
- "Open Platform Judging" based on community voting, AI analysis and the Executive Committee's decision
- Interim announcement
- Early December 2026 (planned)
- Results announcement
- Mid-January 2027 (planned)
- Entry fee and prizes
- To be announced in the entry guidelines
FLOW
How to Enter
1
Supporter Registration
Anyone can register with a nickname and an email address.
2
Submit your entry
Upload your work file (MP4, etc.) through the entry form.
3
Review by the Secretariat
The KCP Operations Secretariat reviews the content. Once the review is complete, you receive a Creator No.
4
Your work goes public
It appears on the official YouTube channel and the Works page, and reaches the world.
EVALUATION
Judging and Mentoring System
There is no closed judges' room. Works are evaluated fairly and from many angles through "Open Platform Judging," in which the community, AI and the Executive Committee work together. Separately from the evaluation system, front runners from many fields are invited as "Advisors" to take an overall view of the judging and watch that it does not stray from the essence of creativity.
Community voting
( Passion )
Direct votes by creators, Supporters and Sponsors measure how strongly a work "resonated" with society and people's hearts.
AI analysis
( Novelty and coherence )
Based on large amounts of data, AI objectively analyzes the originality and technical features of each work. The results serve as a supporting indicator for evaluation.
Executive Committee decision
( Fit with our philosophy )
The Committee makes the final overall decision from the viewpoints KCP stands for: "creativity" and "social impact."
FORUM
Forum — A Workshop for Dialogue and Experiment
The KCP Forum is a "Creative Lab" where we co-create new value for the world.
Creators, Supporters and Sponsors talk on equal footing, and even the line between those who are judged and those who judge fades away. Beyond the polish of a finished work, sharing your struggles, insights and fragments of ideas can inspire someone else.
Not criticism, but "how could this be better?" Meet different expertise and values with curiosity.
Visit the Forum (in Japanese)
Updating existing values,
opening new horizons of expression.
FAQ
FAQ
Can I enter from outside Kagoshima Prefecture or from overseas?
Yes. KCP started in Kagoshima, but the contest is open to creators across Japan and overseas. Please complete Supporter Registration, then submit your entry.
What do I need to prepare to enter?
All you need is Supporter Registration (nickname and email address) and your work file (MP4, etc., in the format for your division). Upload it through the entry form. For the Music & Sound Division, please also submit a score as a rule.
Can I register as both a Supporter and a creator?
Yes, you can register as both. First complete Supporter Registration and submit your work. After the review by the Secretariat is complete, you receive a Creator No.
Can I enter more than one division?
In the Video / Film Division and the Music & Sound Division, each person (or group) may submit up to 1 work per division. In the Idea & Concept Division, each person (or group) may submit up to 3 works, but only if they are in different genres. For details, see the detailed entry rules in the Contest Overview.
Where will the works be published?
Works that have passed the review by the Secretariat will be published in stages from November 1, 2026, on the official YouTube channel and on the Works page of this site.
PARTNERSHIP
For Partner Companies
At KCP, your support is more than "just an ad placement." We offer insight reports, co-creation to solve local challenges, and exit strategies through to commercialization. Join a stage where companies and creators create together.
Your creativity starts here.
The 1st KCP prototype 2026 is open to every creator who takes on the challenge.
Go to Supporter Registration (in Japanese)This English page is for reference. Entries, registration and forum posts are accepted in Japanese, and the Japanese terms and conditions are the official version.