Original Works
Real lives. Real testimonies. Stories never yet heard, waiting to be told. Here, one true story has the power to reach into a life and touch it — to remind an audience what it feels like to be moved, to be seen, to be changed.
Total Prize Pool
$48,000
Across All Categories
Submissions
July 1 – Aug 31
2026
Ceremony
Oct 24, 2026
6:00 PM PST
Venue
Los Angeles
555 Flower St, 51F, CA 90071
The Movement
Some stories
were never meant
to stay silent.
— The Genesis
An Honor
Born from Sacrifice.
The Tyrannus Angel Award was born from a conviction — that the weight of meaningful work, like a cross carried in silence, deserves to be witnessed. We stand for the creators whose devotion shapes the cultural fabric of our century.
— The Resonance
To Echo
Across Generations.
Every voice we elevate becomes a flashbulb in history — a moment seen, recorded, remembered. We exist to surface mastery hidden in studios and archives, and place it before the world's most attentive audience.
The Calling
The Stage Where
Your Voice Becomes Eternal.
A global stage. A jury of legends. Resources, recognition, and a lifelong fellowship of creators who refuse to let great work go unseen.
This is not a competition — it is a calling
Categories
Three Wings of Glory
Three categories. Within each, three honors are awarded — plus thirty finalist recognitions across the program.
Adapted Works
Scripture. Testimony. History long since written. The stories the world already knows — reimagined, brought back to life, and seen for the first time again.
Animated Works
Where imagination has no limits. Animation built for children, for families, for every culture and the generations still to come — entertainment that is original, uplifting, and made for audiences of every age to share.
Prize Structure
Awarded Within Every Category
Best Director
$5,000
One per category
Best Screenplay
$3,000
One per category
Best Production
$3,000
One per category
Finalist Recognition
30 Finalists · Across All Categories
$500 / each
Total Finalist Pool · $15,000
Total Prize Pool
$48,000
Your Story Could Be Next
Nine honors. Thirty finalists. One stage in Los Angeles where your work is seen by the world.
Submit Your Film→Submissions Open · July 1 – Aug 31, 2026
Timeline
Your Story's Journey Begins Here
1
July 1, 2026
Submissions Open
2
Aug 31, 2026
Submission Deadline
3
SEP 15, 2026
Finalists Announced
4
Oct 24, 2026
Ceremony · Los Angeles
Questions
Frequently Asked
The Tyrannus Angel Awards is open to filmmakers and creators worldwide. There are no restrictions on nationality or language. All submissions must include an English SRT subtitle file and a crew and team introduction written in English. Submissions in languages other than English must also include a subtitle file in the original language.
There is a USD $30 entry fee per submission, collected online at the time of application. Fees are refundable only in cases where a submission is rejected due to ineligibility — such as content that does not meet our submission requirements. All other fees are non-refundable.
We welcome AI-created films between 3 and 15 minutes in length. Our mission is to bring great stories back to life — the ones the world hasn't yet seen, told through the power of AI filmmaking. Works that move audiences, carry positive values, or convey the love and message of Christian faith are eligible for additional weight in the jury's evaluation. Full content requirements and restrictions are detailed in the submission agreement, available to read before signing during the application process.
Our jury evaluates each submission across five criteria: Narrative & Story, AI Craft & Production, Direction & Emotional Resonance, Commercial & IP Potential, and Values & Cultural Depth. Shortlisted finalists will be announced on September 15, 2026. Award recipients will be revealed at the ceremony on October 24, 2026, in Los Angeles.
The inaugural Tyrannus Angel Awards ceremony will take place at City Club Los Angeles, 555 Flower Street, 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071, on October 24, 2026.
We offer a range of partnership packages to suit different goals and investment levels. Visit our Sponsor page to learn more about the value of partnering with TAA, and reach out to us directly at partnerships@tyrannusangelawards.org to begin the conversation.
At this time, we are not able to cover travel or accommodation costs for finalists. However, if travel-related sponsors become available, we will do our best to connect finalists with potential discounts or sponsorship support. We will reach out directly if this changes.
The Jury
Voices of Authority
Founding Jury
David Johnson
江秉承
Film Producer · AI Cinema Pioneer
Award-winning producer and cultural entrepreneur at the forefront of AI-driven storytelling across Asia and North America.
Founding Jury
Steven Springer
International Speaker · Co-Founder, Global Presence Ministries
Globally recognized communicator whose message has reached audiences across six continents. Brings a rare lens of narrative truth and human transformation to the jury table.
Additional jurors representing film, animation, faith, and AI filmmaking will be announced through Summer 2026.
Showcase · Reference Works
Films That Set the Standard
Reference works that embody the spirit of the Tyrannus Angel Awards — offered as inspiration for this year's creators.
Love Across Time and Space
David Johnson·United States·02:15
OFFICIAL SELECTION 2026
NOMINEES
REVEALED SEP 15, 2026
Nominees announced on September 15 — mark your calendar for October 24, Los Angeles
Tyrannus Angel Award Ceremony · Global Livestream
An Evening of Reverence
October 24, 2026 · 5:00 PM
LOS ANGELES · GLOBAL LIVESTREAM
The Evening
One night. Three continents.
The inaugural Tyrannus Angel Awards ceremony brings together AI filmmakers, faith storytellers, and industry leaders for a night that marks the beginning of something new.
200 guests in person · Thousands worldwide via livestream
What to Expect
More than an awards show.
World premiere AI film screenings. Live award presentations across 9 categories. Remarks from industry leaders. A moment that belongs to every creator who submitted.
Conducted in English · Chinese simultaneous
Attend
Join us — wherever you are.
In-person attendance is by invitation. The global livestream is free and open to all. Creators, sponsors, media, and supporters from the Americas, Asia, and Africa are all welcome to watch live.
Evening Schedule · October 24, 2026
5:00 PM
Cocktail Reception & Red Carpet · Doors open for in-person guests · Silent Auction begins
6:00 PM
Guests seated · Gala Dinner begins · Welcome remarks · Global Livestream begins
7:30 PM
First Award Announcement · 30 Finalist Grants presented across all categories
8:00 PM
Second Award Announcement · Best Screenplay · 3 recipients honored with remarks
8:30 PM
Third Award Announcement · Best Production · 3 recipients honored with remarks
9:00 PM
Silent Auction closes · Final Award Announcement · Best Director · 3 recipients honored with remarks
9:30 PM
Closing Remarks · After Party begins · Livestream ends
10:30 PM
Evening concludes ·
Watch the Livestream
· Free & GlobalThe Stage & Beyond
During the Ceremony
World Premiere AI Film Screenings
Selected nominees will have their films screened for the first time to a global audience — a moment that could change a creator's life forever.
Oct 24, 2026 · Los Angeles
After the Ceremony
All Films Available on the Platform
Every nominated film will be made available to global audiences through the Tyrannus platform — giving creators a stage that lasts beyond one night.
Streaming · Worldwide