Hollywood AI Short Film Awards 2027
Hollywood AI Short Film Awards 2027 is an AI Video & Film competition organized by Hollywood AI Short Film Awards. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is January 11, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
The Hollywood AI Short Film Awards recognizes AI-enabled short-form storytelling with a live Los Angeles ceremony. It explicitly accepts creators, agencies and production teams from around the world.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United States and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open worldwide. Films must be completed on or after Jan 1, 2024 and run no more than 22 minutes including credits.
- Participant types
- Artist, Student
- Entries
- Individual and team entries
- Languages
- Non-English entries must include English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Standard fees rise from USD 25 at earlybird to USD 55 at final deadline for listed categories. USD 25–55 depending on deadline/category
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D, AI Music & Audio and Creative AI Applications.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: USD 2,750 total: Best Picture USD 750, seven genre awards at USD 250 each, plus an Emerging Creator Award of USD 250. USD 2,750 cash awards
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- June 21, 2026
- Submission deadline
- January 11, 2027
- Results announced
- January 22, 2027
- Event dates
- February 13, 2027 – February 13, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Projects must demonstrate meaningful creative use of AI during development, production, post-production, animation, visual design, audio or related storytelling work.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway, satisfy the AI-use and runtime requirements, and hold all required rights and clearances.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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