Welcome to the Meta Morph AI Film Award 2025, a celebration of the beautiful merging of AI technology and traditional filmmaking. Just as a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly, the film industry is evolving, and we are here to showcase this metamorphosis. Together with our esteemed collaborator, Morphic Studios, we aim to honour the innovative spirit that drives the creation of AI-driven cinematic masterpieces.

Submission Platform

You can enter through Film Freeway. This is the only platform we use for submissions.
Guidelines

Entry Form

Film Description: Write about your artistic concept, ideas, or influences in no more than 250 words. Ensure your description is clear and engaging.
Film Technical Description: List the hardware and software used for the creation of your film. Include anything you originally coded or designed. Specify the physical dimensions if applicable.
Filmmaker Biography: Your biography should represent you as a filmmaker, detailing your journey, inspiration, and unique approach to filmmaking.
Categories: When submitting your film, you will be able to select up to three categories for consideration. Categories include:

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• Fully AI-Generated Film

• AI-Assisted Animation

• AI for Visual Effects

• AI-Driven Documentary

• AI Sound Design

• AI Music Video

• AI Storytelling

• AI Mental Health Story

• AI Short Film (Up to 5 Minutes)

• AI in Advertising

Fees and Submissions

Submission Form: Complete the submission form for a single film. The submission fee is issued once the form is completed.
Fees: You can find the fee information on our FilmFreeway submission page.

Presentation

Primary Image/Video: Submit images or videos that best capture the essence of your film.
Video Hosting: Host your videos on YouTube or Vimeo, or provide a link to the metadata.

Eligibility

Film Eligibility: All forms of films are eligible as long as they involve AI technology. If you're uncertain which category your work fits into, refer to our category descriptions or email info@metamorph-award.com for clarification.

Equipment and Software: There are no limitations on the equipment or software used to create your film.

Judging Process

The Meta Morph AI Film Award is adjudicated in two stages:

Long Listing: Conducted by our International Selectors Committee.
Final Review: Conducted by our Jury Panel, who select the finalists and category winners.

The Jury Panel consists of directors and AI experts, prominent actors, tech industry leaders and innovators, representatives from major film institutions, and patrons, academics, researchers, and media and publishing representatives focused on film and AI.

Additional Guidelines

Originality: Submitted films must be original and created by the filmmaker(s) submitting.
Copyright: Filmmakers retain all copyright to their works, but by submitting, agree to have their work displayed on the Meta Morph Award website, exhibitions, and social media.
Entry Fee: Entry fees vary depending on the submission period (early, normal, or final) leading up to the award ceremony.

For further information or inquiries, please email info@metamorph-award.com.