Hollywood AI Short Film Awards (HASFA) 2027

Hollywood AI Short Film Awards

Second season of the Hollywood AI Short Film Awards, honouring films that make meaningful creative use of AI across development, production, post, animation, visual design and audio. The 2027 ceremony runs during Super Bowl Weekend at the London West Hollywood Screening Room on 13 February 2027.

Prize

$2,750 in cash awards + HASFA laurels

Best Picture (Grand Prize) $750
Genre Awards $250 each (Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Horror, Sci-Fi, Documentary, Animation)
Emerging Creator Award $250
Audience Choice, Best Branded Commercial, Best Music Video
Winners Showcase and Champions of Storytelling Reception, Los Angeles

Who can enter

Open worldwide to filmmakers, artists, students, agencies and creative teams. Films completed on or after 1 January 2024, maximum 22 minutes including credits, English subtitles required for non-English entries.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools

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