Official Contest Rules
Be one of the first 30 filmmakers to submit an AI-generated short film in May 2026 and automatically enter to win!
NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
This Campaign is open only to those who are 18 years of age or older as of the date of entry. The Campaign is open to legal residents of the United States and is void where prohibited by law.
Entries will be accepted online starting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 12:01 AM PST and ending when the first 30 eligible entries are received, or on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST, whichever comes first.
To enter the Campaign, submit an AI-generated short film on iFilm (www.ifilm.com/submit). Only the first 30 valid submissions received during the Campaign Period will be eligible.
Each participant may submit only one (1) entry. Multiple submissions from the same person will only count the first submission.
One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be selected from the first 30 eligible entries and will receive:
The specifics of the prize shall be solely determined by the Sponsor. Prizes are non-transferable and no substitution will be made.
The Winner will be selected by a panel of judges from among the first 30 eligible entries based on:
This is a game of skill. Chance plays no part in the determination of the winner.
The Winner will be notified by email within 14 days after the first 30 entries are received or by June 14, 2026, whichever is later. The Winner must respond within 48 hours of notification to claim their prize. If the Winner does not respond within 48 hours, the prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner may be selected from the remaining 29 entries.
Entrants retain full ownership of their submitted content. By entering, you grant iFilm only the limited right to display your entry on the iFilm platform via embedded video players. iFilm claims no ownership, license, or usage rights beyond displaying your content on our site. You may remove your entry at any time.
Any and all taxes, fees, and surcharges on prizes are the sole responsibility of the Winner. Winners may be required to provide tax information (such as a W-9 form) before receiving their prize.
By entering, you agree to release and hold harmless iFilm, Troy Zam, LLC, and their respective officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability for any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from or in connection with this Campaign or the acceptance, possession, or use of any prize.
iFilm reserves the right to disqualify any entry that violates these rules, contains inappropriate content, infringes on third-party rights, or is otherwise deemed unsuitable at the sole discretion of iFilm.
iFilm reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Campaign at any time for any reason, including but not limited to technical failures, fraud, or circumstances beyond its control.
This Campaign is governed by the laws of the State of California, USA. Any disputes arising from this Campaign shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in California. By entering, you waive any right to participate in a class action lawsuit or class-wide arbitration.
Information collected from entrants is subject to iFilm's Privacy Policy. Personal information will be used only for administering the Campaign and will not be sold to third parties.
The Sponsor of the Campaign is iFilm, operated by Troy Zam, LLC, located in California, USA. For questions regarding this Campaign, contact us at admin@ifilm.com.
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