The Aeries Drone Film Festival and Awards Ceremony
Event Date: Saturday December 6 2025
Location: Mr. Brainwash Museum, Beverly Hills, California

The Aeries is a red carpet drone film festival and awards ceremony that celebrates the artistry, innovation, and storytelling of aerial cinematography. Taking place in Beverly Hills at the iconic Mr. Brainwash Museum, The Aeries honors filmmakers who are redefining visual storytelling through the use of drone technology.

This exclusive event brings together filmmakers, industry professionals, and media for a one-of-a-kind showcase of creative achievement. With only 100 seats available, The Aeries offers an intimate and prestigious experience set against the backdrop of award season in one of the world’s most celebrated cultural destinations.

The Aeries features five award categories:
• Best Overall Drone Film
• Best FPV One Shot
• Best Choreographed Flight Scene
• Best Cinematography
• Best Subject

Each category recognizes excellence in technical mastery, creativity, and storytelling. All finalist films are screened before a live audience and industry jury during the official event, with winners presented on stage at the Mr. Brainwash Museum.

Filmmakers from around the world are invited to submit their original work showcasing at least 80 percent drone footage. The Aeries does not accept AI-generated imagery or sound, and all entries must feature original or properly licensed music.

Join us for a night where cinema takes flight and experience the future of filmmaking from above.

Awards & Prizes

Awards & Prizes

The Aeries Drone Film Festival and Awards Ceremony recognizes excellence in drone cinematography across five categories:

• Best Overall Drone Film – Awarded to the most outstanding production demonstrating exceptional storytelling, cinematography, and creativity.

• Best FPV One Shot – Honors the most captivating single-sequence FPV flight that blends technical precision with artistic vision.

• Best Choreographed Flight Scene – Celebrates the most dynamic use of movement and coordination in drone cinematography, whether capturing action, emotion, or synchronized visuals.

• Best Cinematography – Recognizes outstanding visual composition, lighting, and camera control that elevate storytelling through aerial imagery.

• Best Subject – Awarded to the film that best captures its subject through unique aerial perspective, emotion, and narrative strength.

All finalists’ films will be screened at the Mr. Brainwash Museum in Beverly Hills during the red carpet awards ceremony on Saturday December 6 2025.

Each winner will receive:
• The Aeries Trophy, symbolizing excellence in drone filmmaking
• Official recognition and press inclusion in post-event announcements
• Featured placement on The Aeries website and social media
• Invitation to future collaborations, screenings, and networking opportunities

Finalists will be honored live on stage during the ceremony, with select films featured in official promotional materials.

The Aeries exists to elevate the art of aerial storytelling and celebrate the filmmakers who are redefining what is possible when creativity takes flight.

Rules & Terms

Rules & Terms

General Eligibility
• Submissions are open to filmmakers worldwide.
• Films of any date or time are eligible, as long as all content is original.
• At least 80 percent of each film’s total runtime must consist of drone footage.
• All aerial footage must be original and owned or licensed by the entrant.
• Submissions must feature original music, or written permission must be obtained from the artist or rights holder.
• AI-generated video, imagery, or sound will not be accepted.
• Entrants must be able to provide original source media files upon request.
• Non-English dialogue must include English subtitles.
• All submissions must meet screening-quality standards for projection.

Attendance Requirement
All finalists are required to attend the awards ceremony in person to accept their award unless circumstances prevent travel. Travel cost or distance will not be considered a valid exemption.

Submission Requirements
• All films must be submitted through FilmFreeway.
• Submissions must include a completed entry form, payment, and a screening link or file.
• Each new film submission requires a $45 entry fee.
• Additional category submissions for the same film require an extra $20 fee per category.
• Fees are non-refundable.

Selection Process
All submissions are reviewed by The Aeries jury panel, composed of industry professionals, filmmakers, and drone cinematographers. Finalists will be selected based on creativity, technical mastery, storytelling, and originality.

Event and Awards
• The Aeries Drone Film Festival and Awards Ceremony will take place on Saturday December 6 2025 at the Mr. Brainwash Museum in Beverly Hills California.
• Finalists’ films will be screened during the event.
• Awards will be presented live during the red carpet ceremony.

Rights and Usage
By submitting a film, the entrant grants The Aeries permission to use clips, images, or promotional materials from the film for festival promotion, marketing, press, and archival purposes. The Aeries will always credit the filmmaker appropriately.

Liability
The Aeries and its organizers are not responsible for any copyright infringement or legal issues related to submitted works. The entrant affirms that they have full rights and permissions for all content within their film.

Acceptance of Terms
Submission to The Aeries Drone Film Festival and Awards Ceremony indicates acceptance of all rules, terms, and festival decisions. The Aeries reserves the right to make final determinations regarding eligibility and awards.