Submissions open · Deadline 20 Nov 2026
The 1 Billion AI Film Award
The world’s largest AI film award, from the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, organised by the UAE Government Media Office. $1 million is on the line for the most compelling film created with Seedance, and Seedance is already on Segmind.
The format
1 film. 1 story. 1 winner.
Create a complete, compelling story in a single 5 to 7 minute film.
- Grand Prize
- $1,000,000
- One winning creator receives the Grand Prize, plus global recognition through the 1 Billion Followers Summit.
- 1 film, 1 story
- 5 to 7 min
- One film forming one connected story, 16:9 horizontal at 1080p, as MOV or MP4.
- Generated with Seedance
- 70%
- At least 70% of the final film must be generated using Seedance as the primary video-generation tool. Other AI and post-production tools may be used for support.
- English subtitles
- Any language
- Create in any language. English subtitles must be included.
- Open worldwide
- 18+
- Creators and filmmakers from around the world, at least 18 years old at the time of submission.
- Per person
- 1 film
- Each individual may submit one film: an original work created specifically for the award.
How it works
From first idea to the $1,000,000 Grand Prize
All dates are in Dubai time.
Submissions open
Creators and filmmakers from around the world submit their original 5 to 7 minute film, powered by Seedance.
Next
Submission deadline
Last day to submit a complete 5 to 7 minute film. Each film can be up to 7 minutes.
Top 10 & public voting
An expert international committee selects the Top 10 on storytelling, originality, character development, structure, visual creativity and use of Seedance. Audiences vote for their favourite film.
Top 5 announcement
The five finalist films are announced and showcased to a global audience.
Premiere & Grand Prize
The Top 5 films premiere at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai, where the $1,000,000 winner is announced live.
The themes
Stories that matter to humanity
Five themes about stories that matter today and tomorrow. Your film must speak 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.
The themes allow filmmakers to use AI not simply to create visually impressive films, but to tell meaningful stories about society, truth, technology, our planet and human connection.
Judging
How submissions are judged
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
One winning creator receives the $1,000,000 Grand Prize. 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.