The Hollywood AI Short Film Awards (HASFA) — $2,750 Cash Reward — Deadline January 11, 2027

The Hollywood AI Short Film Awards (HASFA) is accepting entries for its 2027 international competition celebrating filmmakers and creators exploring new approaches to storytelling with artificial intelligence and emerging technology.

The awards return to Hollywood on February 13, 2027, during Super Bowl Weekend, with a live showcase at the London West Hollywood Screening Room. Award-winning projects will screen before an audience of creators, entertainment executives, entrepreneurs, investors, industry professionals and invited guests. The evening also includes award presentations, professional networking and the Champions of Storytelling Reception.

HASFA advertises $2,750 in cash awards along with official laurels and recognition. The competition includes categories spanning drama, comedy, thriller, horror, science fiction, documentary, animation and music video.

It also includes specialized recognition for Emerging Creators, Audience Choice and Best Branded Commercial, making the competition particularly relevant to creators using AI not only for traditional filmmaking but also for music promotion, advertising and branded storytelling.

The top honor is Best Picture, which carries a stated $750 award. Genre winners are listed at $250, and the Emerging Creator honor is also listed at $250.

Films can advance through several recognition stages including Quarterfinalist, Semifinalist, Finalist and Award Winner. Only award-winning projects are invited to screen at the Hollywood Winners Showcase.

Final Deadline: January 11, 2027

Event: February 13, 2027

Location: West Hollywood, California

Advertised Cash Awards: $2,750

Creators should review the official HASFA submission page for complete eligibility requirements, fees, film-length restrictions, AI-use rules, intellectual-property requirements and the final cash-prize breakdown before entering.

Eligibility / Who Can Apply

• The Hollywood AI Short Film Awards welcomes filmmakers and creators from around the world. The supplied information describes HASFA as an international AI film competition and states that global AI filmmakers are welcome.
• Detailed age requirements, entry fees, film-length limits, AI-use thresholds, rights requirements and other technical eligibility rules are not included in the supplied material and should be confirmed through the official submission rules before entering.

Relevant Skills / Categories

• Contest
• Contest
• Artificial Intelligence
• Filmmaking
• Video Creation
• Music
• Content Creation
• Marketing
• Technology

Deadline: January 11, 2027

View the official opportunity / submission page