Category winner prizes
Approximately $7,200 AUD
Each winner across the six award categories will receive US$5,000 in AI platform credits, provided with support from ByteDance.
This gives each winner additional resources to develop their next film, music video, creative experiment or AI-powered production.
Best Australian Short
Best Regional Storyteller
Best International Short
Best AI Music Video
Best Experimental
People’s Choice
Hollywood Mentorship
Each category winner will also receive a one-on-one mentorship session with Hollywood screenwriting expert David Freeman or music mentor Marcus Bellringer.
Selected creator credits
Approximately $1,400 AUD
In addition to the six category winners, 50 selected creators who enter The Australian AI Film Awards will each receive US$1,000 in AI platform credits, provided with support from ByteDance.
These creators will be selected from eligible entries based on the strength, creativity and potential of their work. This opportunity is separate from the six award categories, meaning entrants do not need to win their category to be selected.
Selected creators will be contacted directly with instructions for claiming their ByteDance platform credits.
The Australian AI Film Awards
Enter your work for free and put it in front of leading Australian AI pioneers and experienced Hollywood filmmakers.
AI platform credits are provided with support from ByteDance and are subject to eligibility, account approval, availability and the applicable platform terms and conditions. Australian dollar values are approximate and may change with exchange rates. Selected recipients will be contacted directly and must consent before their details are shared with ByteDance. Credits have no cash equivalent and cannot be exchanged for cash. The Australian AI Film Awards and ByteDance reserve the right to confirm recipient eligibility before credits are issued.