Tyrannus Angel Awards 2026: Free AI Film Contest

Use AI in service of a story that still feels unmistakably human

The awards emphasize direction, screenplay, and production across original, adapted, and animated divisions. Selected work may screen during the LA AI Film Summit, but the rules note that cash or sponsored benefits are not guaranteed in every category.

Contest details

• Deadline: September 20, 2026.
• Who can enter: AI-assisted filmmakers entering original, adapted, or animated work under the official rules.
• Entry fee: Free.
• Prize: An announced pool of up to $50,000 across categories; individual cash awards and sponsored benefits are subject to final determinations.
• Video format: AI-assisted narrative work; entrants should accurately disclose authorship and AI use.

Before you submit

Read the organizer’s current rules, confirm music and footage rights, and keep original project files in case finalists are asked to verify their work. Requirements and dates can change after this listing is published.

Visit the official contest page and enter.

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