1 Billion Followers Summit – AI Film Award 2027

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A global original AI narrative short film award across five themes: society, human connection, climate, misinformation, and human–AI relationships. The competition encourages innovative storytelling using AI tools. Winners will be recognized for their contributions to these themes.

Prize

$1,000,000

Who can enter

Open to all filmmakers; no specific restrictions mentioned.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools

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