Submissions deadline
18 May 26
3.96€
Recognises a film entirely generated by AI, showcasing creativity and technical prowess in storytelling through artificial intelligence.
Postponed
28 Jul 2025
Call for entries
31 Aug 2025
Early deadline
12 Apr 2026
Standard deadline
21 Apr 2026
Late deadline
18 May 2026
Final deadline
01 Jun 2026
Notification date
07 Jun 2026
07 Jun 2026
Festival start: 07 June 2026 Festival end: 07 June 2026
Noun. metamorph (plural metamorphs) (biology) an organism that has undergone metamorphosis.
Welcome to the Meta Morph Award 2026, 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. We aim to honour the spirit that drives the creation of AI-driven cinematic masterpieces.
We will bring filmmakers, animators, AI technologists, and content creators together to celebrate their collective achievements and inspire future collaborations.
JUDGES
- ANNOUNCED SOON!
Cash Prizes: 200€
PRIZES
- TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Eligibility
Submissions must be between 5 seconds to 20 minutes in length.
All entries must be original works created or significantly assisted by AI technology.
Participants must be the rightful owners of the submitted content or have the necessary permissions to use all elements within the submission.
Content Restrictions
Submissions must not contain any form of plagiarism or unlicensed material.
Any content deemed offensive, discriminatory, or inappropriate will be disqualified.
Films must not infringe on the copyright, trademark, privacy, publicity, or other rights of any person or entity.
Copyright and Permissions
By submitting a film, participants confirm they have the right to use all content within their film.
Any breach of copyright will result in immediate disqualification.
Participants must provide documentation or proof of permission for any third-party material used.
Disqualification
Submissions that do not adhere to the rules and regulations will be disqualified.
Any false information or breach of rules will lead to disqualification.
General Conditions
Meta Morph Award 2025 reserves the right to modify these rules and regulations at any time.
Participants agree to allow their submissions to be used for promotional purposes by Meta Morph Award 2025.
Use of Submissions
By submitting a film, participants grant Meta Morph Award 2025 the right to use their submission for award-related resources, including but not limited to promotional materials, marketing campaigns, and educational resources.
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