CreateAI's "Brotherhood of Blades" Animated Short Wins 3 Golds at Collision Awards, Beating Top Global Studios

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CreateAI Holdings (OTC: TSPH) has achieved a significant milestone as its animated short film "Brotherhood of Blades" won three Gold Awards and one Silver Award at the prestigious Collision Awards. The short film, developed in collaboration with CreateAI's portfolio company Infinity Animation Studios, marks the first Chinese animation to win at these awards.

The project secured Gold Awards for Best Animation, Best Animated Character, and Best Animation Style, plus a Silver Award for Best Motion Design. The production leveraged CreateAI's AI technology to enhance traditional hand-drawn animation, resulting in a 50% reduction in production time while maintaining the aesthetic quality of traditional "wuxia" culture.

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• First Chinese animation to win at Collision Awards, demonstrating global market penetration
• AI technology implementation reduced production time by 50%
• Multiple prestigious awards validate technology effectiveness
• Successful collaboration with portfolio company Infinity Animation Studios

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SAN DIEGO and BEIJING, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CreateAI Holdings ("CreateAI" or the "Company") (OTC: TSPH), a leader in applied artificial intelligence technology, today announced its co-produced animated short Brotherhood of Blades swept the Collision Awards with three Gold and one Silver Awards, standing shoulder to shoulder with global giants as one of this year's biggest winners.

The three Gold Awards were for Best Animation, Best Animated Character, and Best Animation Style, with an additional Silver Award for Best Motion Design. The short was developed alongside Infinity Animation Studios, a CreateAI portfolio company. Notably, this marks the first time a Chinese animation has won at the Collision Awards. In its category, Brotherhood of Blades outperformed internationally renowned studios to secure the triple-gold achievement.

Brotherhood of Blades is adapted from the climactic action sequence of the film of the same name. Bo Liu, director of the highly-rated Zhen Dao Ge (On the Edge) animated series, and the Infinity Animation team produced the work with the assistance of CreateAI's technology. The development combined traditional hand-drawn aesthetics with AI-powered enhancements in areas such as texturing and rendering. This approach preserved the poetic visual style of classic "wuxia" culture while reducing overall production time by 50%.

Watch the full short film here: https://www.iamcreate.ai/en-US

"The awards is a testament to the power of top-tier creative teams coupled with the latest in AI innovation," said Cheng Lu, CEO of CreateAI. "This recognition further confirms our belief that Chinese martial arts storytelling can thrive on the global stage, and the balance between creativity and technology can breath new life into more Chinese IPs."

"CreateAI's award-winning work perfectly embodies our core judging philosophy'" said Amanda Needham, Managing Director of the Collision Awards. "It's a brilliant demonstration of how the future of animation lies in the seamless integration of traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation — the very spirit our industry celebrates. We look forward to seeing more works like this in the years to come."

As the first global platform dedicated to honoring excellence in Animation and Motion Design in all its forms, including digital communications, advertising, television, film, experiential, gaming & XR, Collision Awards has earned its reputation as animation's "ultimate honor."

In addition, the Season 3 trailer of the Zhen Dao Ge (On the Edge) animated series was also released. The full season is set to premiere this fall.

View the 2025 Collision Awards winners at: collisionawards.com/winners

About CreateAI

CreateAI is a global applied artificial intelligence company with offices in the US, China, and Japan. The Company is developing leading AI technology for a number of end-use applications and pioneering the future of digital entertainment content production, seamlessly blending cutting-edge generative AI technology with the creativity of world-class talent. Our mission is to redefine the boundaries of what's possible in digital storytelling by developing immersive, captivating, and visually stunning experiences that resonate with audiences on a global scale.

CreateAI Media Contact:

Brad Burgess
ICR, LLC
Email: CreateAI.PR@icrinc.com

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FAQ

What awards did CreateAI's Brotherhood of Blades win at the 2025 Collision Awards?

Brotherhood of Blades won three Gold Awards (Best Animation, Best Animated Character, Best Animation Style) and one Silver Award (Best Motion Design) at the 2025 Collision Awards.

How did CreateAI's AI technology impact the production of Brotherhood of Blades?

CreateAI's AI technology enhanced traditional hand-drawn animation with features like texturing and rendering, reducing overall production time by 50% while maintaining the traditional 'wuxia' visual style.

Who directed CreateAI's Brotherhood of Blades animated short?

The animated short was directed by Bo Liu, who is also known for directing the highly-rated Zhen Dao Ge (On the Edge) animated series.

Where can I watch CreateAI's Brotherhood of Blades animated short?

The full animated short film can be watched on CreateAI's website at https://www.iamcreate.ai/en-US.

What is significant about CreateAI's win at the Collision Awards?

It marks the first time a Chinese animation has won at the Collision Awards, competing successfully against internationally renowned studios.