I dedicated over 20 hours, used AI voice services, and recorded in multiple locations to create something meaningful. Naturally, I was disappointed to see it placed on the same level as a video with a watermark and little storytelling.
I reached out to the admins for clarification, and their response was that the ranking was based purely on the personal preferences of their team members, with no structured evaluation criteria beyond meeting the basic requirements. While I respect their decision, it’s disheartening to know that aspects like creativity, execution, and effort weren’t necessarily taken into account.
I joined this competition to challenge myself and create something special, and I’m proud of what I made regardless of the results.