Contests & Competitions — Chroma Awards — $300,000 — Deadline December 31, 2026

The Chroma Awards is preparing Season 2 of its global AI film and media competition, bringing together creators, technology companies and creative communities working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and entertainment.

Originally founded as Project Odyssey, the program describes itself as one of the world's largest AI film and media competitions. Across its previous seasons, Chroma reports more than 6,500 submissions, 5,500 participants and 300 winners and finalists.

The organization also reports that more than $300,000 in cash prizes and $2 million in free trials and creator benefits have been distributed across its competitions to date.

Chroma has developed relationships with major companies across the AI and creative technology ecosystem, including organizations associated with ElevenLabs, Google, CapCut, Dreamina, Freepik, fal, Kling, Luma, Adobe, Hailuo and a16z.

The competition is designed to create practical opportunities for AI creators through cash awards, technology access, education, professional exposure and connections with the broader creative industry.

Season 2 is currently being promoted through the official Chroma Awards website, where creators can register for updates. However, the supplied information does not yet include the final Season 2 prize structure, submission categories, eligibility requirements, judging system or complete competition rules.

Reported Season 2 Deadline: December 31, 2026 — subject to confirmation.

Creators interested in participating should register for Season 2 updates and review the official competition rules when they are released before submitting work.

Eligibility / Who Can Apply

Chroma Awards presents itself as a global AI film and media competition open to creators working with AI-powered creative tools. The supplied Season 2 information does not yet provide final eligibility.

Relevant Skills / Categories

• Contest
• Are you an AI filmmaker looking for global competitions?
• Do you create films or media using generative AI?
• Are you looking for AI competitions with cash prizes?
• Do you want exposure to leading AI and creative technology companies?
• Are you an AI video creator looking for awards and recognition?
• Do you create AI animation
• film
• music or interactive media?
• Are you interested in creator competitions backed by AI technology companies?
• Do you want access to AI tool credits or free trials?
• Are you looking for international AI media competitions?
• Do you want your AI work reviewed by entertainment and technology professionals?
• Chroma Awards Season 2
• Chroma Awards 2026

Deadline: December 31, 2026

View the official opportunity / submission page