READY TO SUBMITYOUR FILM?

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THE FILM

Create a 7-10 minute AI-generated film (in any language, subtitled in English).

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AI TOOLS

Film must use Google Gemini tools for video generation - check criteria to know more.

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TIMELINE

You have 2 months from the start date to complete and submit your film.

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ELIGIBILITY

Open to all entrants worldwide. One entry per individual.

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AWARD

Win $1,000,000 USD and global recognition for your work.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA

AI integration and technology

AI INTEGRATION

AI should be a core creative tool, used heavily across production:

  • Film must be at least 70% AI-generated (original captured footage allowed as supplement)
  • Applicants must use Google Gemini or any other Google's AI models & tools including Flow, Veo to generate videos & Imagen to generate images, or third-party tool that utilizes Google Gemini as the core underlying technology.
  • Other tools and software may be used for supplemental editing, but not for video generation
Storytelling and narrative elements

STORYTELLING

Your film should tell a cohesive and emotionally resonant story:

  • Clear narrative structure: beginning, middle, end
  • Character development
  • Dialogue-driven scenes or monologue arcs
  • Emotional impact or message clarity
  • Use of conflict, tension, or resolution
  • Story logic and internal consistency
  • Film must follow one of the suggested themes
Creative and aesthetic elements

CREATIVITY & AESTHETIC

We value original vision and stylistic coherence:

  • Concept originality (How unique is the idea?)
  • World-building or setting design
  • Consistency in visual style and tone especially colors
  • Cinematic mood (lighting, atmosphere)
  • Creative use of lip-syncing and facial expressions
Technical execution and production quality

TECHNICAL EXECUTION

Submissions must meet professional production standards:

  • Clean audio mix (no distortion, clear levels)
  • Proper sync between dialogue and characters
  • Proper sound design sync with the scene separation of dialogue, music, and effects as separate audio tracks
  • Visual continuity and scene transitions
  • English Subtitles
Innovation and ethical considerations

INNOVATION & ETHICAL USE

We reward bold creativity and responsible AI use:

  • Transparency about AI models and tools used
  • Avoidance of biased, offensive, or misleading outputs
  • Provide open file when requested
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