AKOOL AI Film Challenge

AKOOL

The AKOOL AI Film Challenge encourages filmmakers to create films that leverage AI technology. Participants can enter through three categories, focusing on original trailers, complete AI-powered stories, or concepts that could not exist without AI.

Prize

$500,000 in Creator Rewards

Who can enter

Open to all filmmakers, subject to eligibility requirements.

AI tools allowed

AKOOL

Don't miss this deadline

We'll email you three days before AKOOL AI Film Challenge closes, and when contests like it open.

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PrizeVerified Oct 1, 2026

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