EMERGING CREATIVE CHALLENGE
We’re looking for the idea that makes the room go quiet... before someone says... “Hell yeah.” There are no media or budget restrictions. Hell, there’s actually no limits at all.
CREATIVE BRIEF
Enter the form below to get more details on the goals, the requirements, and other helpful information to guide you through entering.
EMERGING CREATIVE CHALLENGE
We’re looking for the idea that makes the room go quiet... before someone says...“Hell yeah.” There are no media or budget restrictions. Hell, there’s actually no limits at all.
CREATIVE BRIEF
Enter the form below to get more details on the goals, the requirements, and other helpful information to guide you through entering.
EMERGING CREATIVE CHALLENGE
We’re looking for the idea that makes the room go quiet... before someone says... “Hell yeah.” There are no media or budget restrictions. Hell, there’s actually no limits at all.
CREATIVE BRIEF
Enter the form below to get more details on the goals, the requirements, and other helpful information to guide you through entering.
🏁 ENTER BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, TO BE CONSIDERED 🏁
Meet the Judge
Jon Finger has spent over 15 years at the intersection of emerging technology and storytelling. A hands-on pioneer of at-home motion capture, 3D scanning, and virtual production, he’s pushed new production methods from the indie desktop to studio-scale pipelines.
Today, Finger helps lead Luma AI’s Dream Lab LA, where he partners with filmmakers and studios to translate frontier AI models into practical, creator-friendly workflows. His background spans collaborations with Paramount Network, The Game Awards, and Comedy Central, as well as development work for Netflix – an experience he now channels into building tools and processes that give storytellers physicalized control over AI-driven productions. Over the last three years, his focus has been on integrating AI into end-to-end filmmaking, bridging real-time capture, generative imaging, and post.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can enter?
This Challenge is open to individuals between eighteen (18) and twenty-nine (29) years of age who are either students or creative professionals with five (5) years or less of professional experience.
What is the deadline to enter?
The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.
What type of media is expected for submissions?
In order to illustrate and support the creative idea, entries must include the following:
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At least one strategic media asset (photo, video, audio, etc.)
- Supporting PDF
- Cover Image
Please download the brief for more details.
Can I work with a team?
Yes! Collaborative submissions from teams of two individuals are fully eligible for consideration, along with individual entries.
How many winners will be selected?
What is the prize?
Clio Sports Specialty Award, Presented by NASCAR - The Challenge Winner will be presented with a specialty Clio Sports Award on stage at the 2026 Clio Sports Awards on December 8, 2026, at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.
Hotel and Travel for Challenge Winner - NASCAR will cover economy flight(s) and one (1) night hotel accommodations for up to two (2) people if the Challenge Winner does not reside in the New York Tri-State Area.
Optional Opportunity - Fly the winner or winning team to a mutually agreed-upon race in the 2026 or early 2027 NASCAR schedule to experience the NASCAR culture.
How will I be notified if I win?
The selected winner will be notified via email in early November.