Everything you need to know before submitting your short
🌀 What is DreamFlare?
DreamFlare is a platform where short videos get voted on by the community and could become full shows.
Every day, two creator-submitted shorts go head-to-head in a Daily Showdown.
Viewers vote. The top picks move to the Weekend Showdowns and then the Finals.
Each month, we celebrate 7 category winners, and give them the spotlight they deserve.
FOR CREATORS 🎬
Everything you need to know before submitting your short.
🧑🎨 Who can submit?
Any creator making original short content with the help of AI.
You don’t need followers. You don’t need to pay. You just need a great short.
🎥 What kind of videos are you looking for?
We’re looking for:
- Short-form videos under 60 seconds
- Vertical format (9:16)
- Creative storytelling, surprises, comedy, worldbuilding, or emotion
- Anything that makes people feel something
Genres we feature include:
🧙 Fantasy
🛸 Sci-Fi
👩🎤 Anime
💀 Horror
🎭 Drama
😂 Comedy
📜 History
🚀 How do I submit my short?
It’s simple:
- Post your short or channel link on X (Twitter)
- Tag @DreamFlaremedia
- Use the hashtag #DreamFlareContest
That’s it. No forms. No emails. We’ll find it from there.
📅 How does the contest work?
- Daily Showdown: 2 shorts face off, viewers vote
- Weekend Showdown: Top daily picks from the week compete
- Finals: Weekly winners go head-to-head to crown a monthly winner
- New cycle every month with fresh categories and themes
🏆 What do monthly winners get?
- Front-page spotlight on DreamFlare
- Social shoutouts + links to your channels
- Featured in our “20 Creators You Should Watch” blog post
- Cash prize of $100
- Paid ad boosts to promote your short on TikTok/YouTube
💬 Where can I connect with other creators?
Join the DreamFlare Discord!
Introduce yourself in #🌙creators-intro, share your work in #🌙share-your-work, and get updates from #📢announcements.
🧠 Any rules I should know?
✅ Allowed:
- Original work that you own
- Public domain or history-inspired content
- Shorts featuring your own voice, face, or ideas
❌ Not allowed:
- Copyrighted music or IP (no Marvel, no Billie Eilish, no GTA)
- Hate speech, adult content, graphic violence
- Deepfakes of real people
- Spam or low-effort content
🤔 Can I submit more than one short?
Yes! You can submit as many as you want. Just make sure each one is posted with the right hashtag and tag.
🔗 Where will my short appear?
If selected, your short can:
- Appear in the daily matchups inside the DreamFlare platform
- Be featured in social media posts
- Get linked to your YouTube/TikTok for more traffic
FOR VIEWERS 👀
🗳️ 2. How do I watch and vote?
- Open dreamflare.ai
- Watch the two shorts in today’s Daily Showdown.
- Tap “Pick Your Favorite.”
- Come back tomorrow for a fresh face‑off.
🔥 3. Why vote every day?
- Daily Streaks: Vote seven days straight, flex the streak badge.
- Top 20 % Club: If your streak keeps you in the top 20 % of voters, you’re auto‑entered for our weekly $25 gift‑card draw.
- Bragging Rights: Your pick could become the next hit series, and you can say you called it first.
