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$1,000,000 PRIZE
OFFERED BY THE 1 BILLION FOLLOWERS SUMMIT
THE 1 BILLION AI FILM AWARD

THE BIGGEST AWARD FOR AI FILMS GLOBALLY

An award in celebration of innovation, storytelling, and technology, where filmmakers redefine short films through the creative power of artificial intelligence.

This year's competition, as part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit invites visionary filmmakers to create AI films generated using Google Gemini. Create a groundbreaking short film, powered by Google Gemini models, that redefines storytelling. The top 5 will premiere at the 1 Billion Followers Summit. One visionary wins the $1,000,000 Grand Prize.

WINNING FILM 2026

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LILY

Set in a gloomy, rain-soaked city, the film follows a lonely archivist whose life is upended by a doll that became trapped on his car bumper during a hit-and-run accident he committed. Haunted by the object, which reveals itself as the spiritual link to the survivor, the protagonist is driven to confront his guilt and ultimately chooses redemption by confessing to the police and reuniting the doll with the child in the hospital.

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LILY - Winner Film

NOMINATED FILMS 2026

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LILY

Set in a gloomy, rain-soaked city, the film follows a lonely archivist whose life is upended by a doll that became trapped on his car bumper during a hit-and-run accident he committed. Haunted by the object, which reveals itself as the spiritual link to the survivor, the protagonist is driven to confront his guilt and ultimately chooses redemption by confessing to the police and reuniting the doll with the child in the hospital. The film powerfully illustrates that objects are silent witnesses to our actions, carrying the weight of truth and demanding moral accountability

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HOW IT WORKS

1
23 SEP 2025

APPLY ONLINE

Open for submissions of AI Films

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5 DEC 2025

SUBMISSION DEADLINE

Last day to submit your AI Film

3
15 DEC 2025

Top 12 SHORTLIST

Selected by an expert committee

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21-25 DEC 2025

PUBLIC VOTING

Select your favorite AI Film from the Top 12

5
9 JAN 2026

AI FILM PREMIERE

Top 5 AI Films to be premiered at 1BFS

6
10 JAN 2026

FINAL WINNER

Announcement of the $1M award winner

AI FILM THEMES

CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THEMES:

REWRITE TOMORROW

STORIES IMAGINING THE FUTURE WITH A POSITIVE TWIST

THE SECRET LIFE OF

REVEAL THE HIDDEN STORIES BEHIND EVERYDAY THINGS

SUBMISSION CRITERIA

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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.

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