AI-FRONTIERMay 5, 20261 min read8 views

Google is partnering with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners on the $3.5 million Future Vision film competition.

Google is partnering with XPRIZE on a $3.5 million global film competition called Future Vision to inspire optimistic, tech-forward storytelling. The initiative aims to lower production barriers for emerging filmmakers using AI tools like Google Flow.

Google is partnering with XPRIZE and Range Media Partners through our 100 ZEROS initiative to support the Future Vision XPRIZE, a $3.5 million global film competition.

We're putting out a call for short films and trailers that envision an optimistic, technology-forward future, using the power of storytelling (and AI tools like Google Flow) to inspire the next generation.

As the competition’s creative technology partner, Google will work with the grand prize winner to provide the creative and production support needed to turn their three-minute submission into a full-length feature film. Our goal is to help lower production barriers and augment the creative process for emerging filmmakers.

Submissions are open now through August 15, 2026. Whether you use traditional live-action, animation or AI tools, we want to see your vision.

Visit futurevisionxprize.com to learn more and register.

Source: Google AI Blog

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