Sundance Collab x TikTok Micro-Series Challenge

Sundance Collab and TikTok

This challenge invites filmmakers to develop short-form vertical series with a focus on storytelling. Five finalists will receive $5,000 each, along with professional development support and a chance to pitch to TikTok. Applications must be submitted by September 9, 2026.

Prize

$5,000 each for five finalists

Five creators will receive $5,000 each

Who can enter

Open to creators aged 18 and older, individuals can submit only one entry.

AI tools allowed

No generative AI allowed

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A Gossip Goblin GenJam

645 Ventures, Machine Cinema, Google DeepMind, Showrunner and Gossip Goblin

An in-person generative AI film jam at Google DeepMind in San Francisco. Fifteen accepted teams get one Gossip Goblin seed clip and one evening to turn it into a short film of up to two minutes. Application only, reviewed on a rolling basis.

🎞️ Short Film🫧 Experimental

PrizeVerified Sep 20, 2026

$2,000 first place + credits

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Oct 10, 2026

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AIMA London 2026 – AI Movie Awards London

AIMA in collaboration with JD Media

AIMA jumps from Mallorca to the prestigious IET London for its first-ever UK edition — November 7–8, 2026. This edition expands AIMA beyond film into Art Image, Art Motion, Ads, and Music. Submissions run June 15 to October 10, 2026.

🎞️ Short Film📽️ Feature🎠 Animation🗺️ Documentary

PrizeVerified Oct 3, 2026

Sculpted trophy and/or digital certificate, a distribution deal and partner prizes across 19 categories

Open

Oct 10, 2026

Deadline

AI Movie Awards: AIMA

AI Movie Awards

An AI-focused festival for films, music videos, music, art, and ads created primarily with AI tools. Winners are screened at IET London in London, United Kingdom.

🎞️ Short Film

PrizeVerified Sep 18, 2026

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