1 Billion AI Film Award 2027
1 Billion AI Film Award 2027 is an award organized by 1 Billion Followers Summit. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is November 20, 2026 (UTC+4). These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on October 8, 2026.
Overview
The 1 Billion AI Film Award 2027 celebrates original AI-assisted storytelling. Entrants submit one short film made primarily with Seedance. Official submission form is accessible on the organizer site; finalists premiere at the January 2027 summit in Dubai.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United Arab Emirates and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to creators worldwide aged at least 18 at submission; one film per individual. Film must be original and not previously publicly released or submitted elsewhere.
- Participant types
- Individual
- Entries
- Individual and team entries
- Languages
- Any language; English subtitles required.
- Entry fee
- Not specified
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film. Competition format: Award.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: One USD 1,000,000 grand prize; winner announced at 1 Billion Followers Summit in January 2027.
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- September 30, 2026
- Submission deadline
- November 20, 2026 (UTC+4)
- Results announced
- January 10, 2027
- Event dates
- January 8, 2027 – January 10, 2027
Dates follow the organizer's stated timezone (UTC+4, Dubai time). The organizer lists a date without an exact closing time.
AI Tool and Model Rules
At least 70% of the final film must be generated with Seedance; other supporting AI or traditional post-production tools are allowed.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
One original connected 5–7 minute film; horizontal 16:9, at least 1080p, MOV/MP4; original festival intro; choose one of five official themes; supply private/unlisted film link and disclose AI tools; minimum 70% Seedance-generated material.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on October 8, 2026.
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