A Film & Media Competition To Unite Companies, Creators, and Communities

A Film & Media Competition To Unite Companies, Creators, and Communities

What Is The Chroma Awards?

What Is The Chroma Awards?

What Is The Chroma Awards?

Founded in 2023 as Project Odyssey

Founded in 2023 as Project Odyssey

Founded in 2023 as Project Odyssey
Entering its 4th Annual Iteration
Entering its 4th Annual Iteration
Entering its 4th Annual Iteration

World’s Largest AI Film & Media Competition

The World’s Largest AI Film & Media Competition

World’s Largest AI Film & Media Competition
Last season received 6500+ Submissions from 5500+ Participants with 300+ Winners & Finalists
Last season received 6500+ Submissions from 5500+ Participants with 300+ Winners & Finalists
Last season received 6500+ Submissions from 5500+ Participants with 300+ Winners & Finalists

$3M+ in Credits and $700K+ in Cash

$2M of Credits and $300K in Cash

$3M+ in Credits and $700K+ in Cash
Given Away Across All Seasons
Given Away Across All Seasons
Given Away Across All Seasons

Incubated by ElevenLabs

Incubated by ElevenLabs

Incubated by ElevenLabs
Backed by CapCut, Cantina, Runware, and over 100 industry leading companies and communities
Backed by CapCut, Cantina, Runware, and over 100 industry leading companies and communities
Backed by CapCut, Cantina, Runware, and over 100 industry leading companies and communities
Cash & Travel Perk Prize Pool

$450,000+

$450,000+

Cash & Travel Perk Prize Pool

$450,000+

Ad

Leave your mark - spec ads an imaginary brand or one you've made professionally

Presented by

Prize Total

$35,000

Explore all categories

Behind-The-Scenes

Make your voice heard - spotlight your submission and your motivations, processes, and personal story as a creator

Presented by

Prize Total

$17,000

Explore all categories

Ad

Leave your mark - spec ads an imaginary brand or one you've made professionally

Presented by

Prize Total

$35,000

Explore all categories

Behind-The-Scenes

Make your voice heard - spotlight your submission and your motivations, processes, and personal story as a creator

Presented by

Prize Total

$17,000

Explore all categories

Creative Tools

Use our sponsored tools in any category to be eligible for extra cash prizes and awards

Presented by

Prize Total

$263,750

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Film & TV

Tell your story - narrative focused short films and episodes

Presented by

Prize Total

$38,000

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Ad

Leave your mark - spec ads an imaginary brand or one you've made professionally

Presented by

Prize Total

$35,000

Explore all categories

Music Video

Find your rhythm - music videos with hype visuals and catchy songs

Presented by

Prize Total

$24,000

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Game

Build your world - web based games and experiences

Presented by

Prize Total

$20,500

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Behind-The-Scenes

Make your voice heard - spotlight your submission and your motivations, processes, and personal story as a creator

Presented by

Prize Total

$17,000

Explore all categories

Student Awards

Begin your next chapter - Submit to any category as student or young professional (ages 18-24) to be eligible for paid Summer 2027 internships

Presented by

Prize Total

$60,500

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Season 2

Timeline

Submissions Open In

Submissions Open In

Submissions closed
SubmissionsNowOpen Oct 19 · Close Jan 7
ShortlistingFinalists picked
Public voting & judgingFinalists only
Winners announcedFeb 11
Awards ceremony galaApril 2027 · date TBA
Oct 19 – Jan 7
Jan 8 – Jan 21
Jan 21 – Feb 11
Feb 11
Date TBA
Today

Previous Judges

Previous Judges

Mission

Mission

Our goal is to bridge the gap between Hollywood and Silicon Valley to empower creatives with tangible opportunities.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between Hollywood and Silicon Valley to empower creatives with tangible opportunities.

To achieve this we:

  • Provide free trials, education, cash prizes, and jobs

  • Showcase best-in-class content; not slop

  • Respect likeness, IP, and copyright

To achieve this we:
  • Provide free trials, education, cash prizes, and jobs
  • Showcase best-in-class content; not slop
  • Respect likeness, IP, and copyright

We invite everyone to participate in the conversation with empathy, transparency, and authenticity.

We invite everyone to participate in the conversation with empathy, transparency, and authenticity.