Submissions open until 20 Nov 2026
The 1 Billion AI Film Award
The 1 Billion Followers Summit, TikTok and BytePlus Seedance are awarding USD 1,000,000 to one original AI film, with the Top 5 premiering in Dubai. Films must be made mostly with Seedance, and Seedance is already on Segmind.
At a glance
What the award asks for
The essentials from the official rules.
- Grand prize
- USD 1,000,000
- Awarded to one creator, announced live at the Summit in Dubai.
- One original film
- 5 to 7 min
- One complete story, 16:9 horizontal at 1080p, as MOV or MP4.
- Made with Seedance
- 70%+
- At least 70% of the final film generated with Seedance, the primary video-generation tool.
- English subtitles
- Any language
- Create in any language. English subtitles must be included.
- Open worldwide
- 18+
- Creators and filmmakers anywhere, aged 18 or over at the time of submission.
- Per person
- 1 film
- Each individual may submit one film, created specifically for the award.
Key dates
From submission to the Summit stage
All dates are in Dubai time.
Submissions open
Films are submitted through the form on the official award site.
Next
Submission deadline
The finished film, with English subtitles and your AI tools disclosure.
Top 10 and public voting
The shortlist is published and public voting begins.
Top 5 announced
The five finalist films are announced and shown to a global audience.
Premiere and winner
The Top 5 premiere at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, where the winner is announced live.
Themes
Five themes to choose from
Every film speaks to one of them.
Society, Community & Humanitarian Issues
Stories that explore the challenges affecting people, communities and society today.
Truth, Fake News & Misinformation
Stories about how information can shape the way people think, behave and see the world.
Humans & AI
Stories exploring the evolving relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence.
Climate, Nature & Our Changing Planet
Stories about the relationship between humanity and the natural world: climate change, extreme weather, environmental destruction and how our planet may look for future generations.
Human Relationships
Stories about the connections that define our lives: romantic relationships, families, friendships, parents and children, and the complicated emotions that come with them.
Judging
How films are scored
Each film is scored out of 100.
- AI Integration
- 30%
- Storytelling
- 30%
- Creativity & Aesthetic
- 20%
- Technical Execution
- 20%
Responsible and ethical use of AI is a mandatory eligibility requirement and is not scored.
Make it on Segmind
Seedance is already on Segmind
The award asks that at least 70% of the final film is generated with Seedance. These models run on Segmind with your existing account. The official rules decide what qualifies.
Your film, made with Seedance
Generate your shots on Segmind, then submit the finished film on the official award site. Read the full rules there before you start.
Segmind is not an organiser, sponsor or partner of the AI Film Award 2027 and has no role in judging. Entry, eligibility, judging and prizes are governed solely by the organisers’ official terms. All names and marks belong to their respective owners.