Meta Morph AI Film Award (2)

Festival start: 08 May 2025      Festival end: 08 May 2025

Noun. metamorph (plural metamorphs) (biology) an organism that has undergone metamorphosis.

Welcome to the Meta Morph 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 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

- John Rhys-Davies - A renowned actor known for his roles in iconic films such as "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy and "Indiana Jones". John brings his extensive acting experience and deep understanding of storytelling to our judging panel.

- Barry H. Waldman - An accomplished producer with a prolific career in film production. Barry has worked on major blockbusters like "Pirates of the Caribbean" and "Transformers", and his keen eye for production quality and innovation will be invaluable.

- David Nutter - An Emmy-winning director celebrated for his work on acclaimed television series such as "Game of Thrones" and "The X-Files". David’s directorial expertise and visionary approach will greatly enrich our evaluation process.

- Laura Gregory - Founder of Great Guns, a global creative content company. Laura's pioneering work in advertising and content creation has set new standards in the industry. Her insight into creative excellence and cutting-edge production will be critical in judging entries.

- Cassandra Brooksbank - A dynamic director known for her compelling storytelling and innovative direction. Cassandra’s experience in directing both films and commercials brings a fresh and creative perspective to our panel.

Cash Prizes: 200€

PRIZES

- Winners will receive a cash prize of $250.

- All winners and runners-up will be showcased in a prestigious ceremony, where they can network and receive their physical awards (location to be confirmed).

- Laurels will be awarded to every winning film.

- Physical awards will be presented to the winners.

- The judges are esteemed experts from the top of their respective fields.

- Interviews will be conducted with every winner, giving them a platform to share their insights and experiences.

Eligibility

Submissions must be between 30 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.