Google Launches Global AI Film Award with $1 Million Prize

Google is inviting filmmakers worldwide to participate in the AI Film Award, with a grand prize of $1 million. The award, presented by the 1 Billion Followers Summit, aims to showcase the creative potential of Google's AI models and tools. Submissions are open until November 20, 2025. The winning film will be announced at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai in January 2026. To be eligible, films must adhere to one of two themes: "Rewrite Tomorrow," focusing on an optimistic future, or "The Secret Life of," highlighting inspiring, untold stories. Key requirements for submissions: * Films must be between 7 and 10 minutes in length. * At least 70% of the content must be generated using Google AI tools, such as Gemini and Flow. * Films can be in any language but must include English subtitles. Google highlights the capabilities of its AI tools for filmmakers: * Veo 3: A video generation model capable of creating videos with audio in multiple languages. * Flow: A filmmaking tool for advanced control over characters, scenes, and styles. * Nano Banana: An image model available on Google Gemini for generating and editing images. A jury of tech and filmmaking experts will evaluate submissions. More details can be found on the 1 Billion Followers Summit website.