AI Film Award 2027 ($1M, 1 Billion Followers Summit x Seedance)

Who qualifies

• All films must be produced in a horizontal, cinematic format
• Create in any language — English subtitles must be included
• At least 70% of the final film must be generated using Seedance as the primary video-generation tool
• Everything a submission needs to qualify for the 2027 competition

What you need

• Incorporated company
• Funding / accelerator / VC referral
• Mentioned on the official page; exact requirements may vary.

Typical approval time

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Step by step

1. Make an original 5 to 7 minute horizontal 1080p film on one of the five themes, with at least 70% generated in Seedance and English subtitles, then submit it on the official award page by Nov 20, 2026. Top films premiere at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai.
2. Submit Your Film Generate Your Film
3. Creators and filmmakers from around the world submit their original 5 – 7 minute film, powered by Seedance
4. Last day to submit a complete 5 – 7 minute film
5. Submit Your Film Submissions are open Deadline 20 November 2026
6. What exactly do I need to submit?
7. Use the Submit Your Film form on this site

Common rejection reasons

• Not stated on the official page — check the claim page.

Tips & fine print

• Seedance must be used as part of the creative production process and be the primary video-generation tool
• The winner receives USD $1,000,000 by bank transfer within 60 days of the announcement, subject to verification of eligibility and identity