Calling All AI Filmmakers: Showcase Your Vision at AI Film Awards Himalayas Edition at DHRUMA Festival 2025!

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Unleash your creativity amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Himalayas! 🌄 We invite AI filmmakers to submit their groundbreaking AI-generated films with us to the DHRUMA Festival, happening from June 3-5, 2025, at the iconic Darjeeling Railway Station—a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled in the misty hills of Darjeeling, India.

Imagine your cinematic masterpiece being celebrated against the backdrop of rolling tea gardens, majestic Himalayan peaks, and the nostalgic charm of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. 🚂 This is your chance to captivate audiences in a setting that blends cultural heritage with the serene allure of nature’s grandeur.

Why Submit to with AI FILM AWARDS at this festival ?

Global Stage: Compete for prestigious awards, with selections curated by the renowned AI Film Awards brand.

Inspiring Location: Let the ethereal beauty of Darjeeling’s misty hills and vibrant culture fuel your storytelling.

AI Innovation: Be part of a pioneering movement showcasing the future of filmmaking with AI-generated content.

Submission Details

Submit your AI-generated films here. The AI Film Awards Team will meticulously select the films to be showcased, ensuring your work is judged by the best in the industry.

📅 Festival Dates: June 3-5, 2025
📍 Location: Darjeeling Railway Station, Darjeeling, India
Email contact: Team@filmawards.ai

Seize this moment to let your AI-crafted stories soar in the heart of the Himalayas! 🌟 Join us at DHRUMA Festival 2025 with AI FILM AWARDS Team and become part of a cinematic revolution.

Awards & Prizes

5 CATEGORIES = AI Usage and Content AWARDS =

AI Short Film Awards
•⁠ ⁠Best AI-Generated
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Picture
•⁠ Best Editing
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Screenplay
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Music Score

AI Long Film Awards
•⁠ ⁠Best AI-Generated
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Picture
•⁠ Best Editing
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Screenplay
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Music Score

AI Documentary Awards
•⁠ ⁠Best AI-Generated Documentary
•⁠ ⁠Best Topic Ai Documentary
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Social Impact Documentary

AI Video Clip Awards
•⁠ ⁠Best AI Video Clip
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Commercial AI Clip
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best AI Music Video Clip

AI-Enhanced Film Awards
•⁠ ⁠Best Movie
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Picture
•⁠ Best Character
•⁠ Best Editing
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Screenplay
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Music Score

Optional Special Recognition AI Awards =
•⁠ Best Avatar / Best Character
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Movie of the Country (where the competition is located)
•⁠ ⁠⁠Award of Merit : Best film with a Message or a Cause
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Overall Storytelling with AI
•⁠ Best AI-Enhanced Film Award (usual movie market)
•⁠ Best Experimental Movie (free-style)
•⁠ Special Price of the Jury (for special Movies)
•⁠ ⁠⁠Best Piece of Art (must contain artistic material)
•⁠ Best Mobile Ai Film (must have done the movie totally on a smartphone & proove it)
•⁠ Best Movie of the Year (from all the movies presented during a year only for award winners in previous edition of the Ai film awards )
•⁠ Brand & Sponsor Award (must have used the sponsor or brand logo in the film)

Rules & Terms

Submissions start before the AI Film Awards Ceremony
must adhere to the submission guidelines below.

AI Usage Notifications :

AI Short & Long Film: 100% of the film must be generated using AI technologies.

Ai video clip : 100% of the film must be generated using AI technologies.

AI-Enhanced Feature Film: AI technologies must have been used in a significant way in the filmmaking process.

AI Documentary: The film must be entirely generated using AI technologies and must provide a factual report on a particular subject.

AI Video Clip: The clip must be short and entirely generated using AI technologies; for example, a music video or commercial, or a piece of art

Ai Special categories : are optional depending on the submissions & partners

Film Duration =

AI Short Film: The film must be between 1 and 5 minutes in length.

AI Long Film: The film must be between 5 and 30 minutes in length.

AI Video Clip: The film must be between 0 and 5 minutes in length.

AI Documentary: The film must be between less than 60 minutes in length.

AI-Enhanced Film: The film must be less than 60 minutes in length.

Submission Guidelines :

By submitting your video, you affirm that your team holds all necessary rights to the content and that its use does not infringe on any third-party rights or require additional fees. The submission must not contain offensive or unlawful material, violate any rights, or promote harmful or discriminatory behaviour. Violations may lead to disqualification and you agree to indemnify the AI Film Awards from any legal issues arising from these breaches.

- Code of Conduct:

Participants are expected to uphold standards of professionalism and respect throughout the festival.

By submitting your video, you affirm that your team holds all necessary rights to the content and that its use does not infringe on any third-party rights or require additional fees. The submission must not contain offensive or unlawful material, violate any rights, or promote harmful or discriminatory behaviour.

Violations may lead to disqualification and you agree to indemnify the AI Film Awards from any legal issues arising from these breaches.

Any form of plagiarism, disrespect, or violation of the rules may result in disqualification and removal from the festival.
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  • Jakob Söe-Pedersen

    Well I won the category "Best AI Short film", so I'm happy of course. Andreas Swahn was very forthcoming and i though he did a very good job in reaching out

    March 2025
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  • Nicolaï Tchetchelachvili

    Impressive festival with great communication and a strong selection. Everything is very well organized and professional!

    March 2025
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