Details of $1m world's largest AI Film Award announced

The I Billion Followers Summit, the world's largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy, announced in partnership with Google Gemini, details of the world's largest Al Film Award, valued at $1 million, and powered by Google Gemini.

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The event, organised by the UAE Government Media Office, is to take place from Jan.9-11, 2026.

The Al Film Award By IBillion Summit & Google Gemini promotes the production of impactful films using Al tools.

The award aims to encourage meaningful content and enhance filmmakers' creative and technical skills by integrating Al into their productions.

The award's launch recognises the growing power of short films as a highly effective medium for delivering impactful messages to a wide audience.

The I Billion Followers Summit 2026 will feature over 400 speakers with a collective following of over 3 billion.

Set to be attended by over 30,000 visitors from more than 140 nations, including over 15,000 content creators, the Summit is unique in featuring the participation of every active social media platform.

Among a wide range of workshops, events and other initiatives taking place at the Summit are a Creator's Market supporting showcases from over 100 startups and the Creators Ventures accelerator, which aims to invest over Dhs50 million in helping creators turn into founders.