Original Works
Original narratives rooted in faith, life, and the sacred moments in between.
Total Prize Pool
$90,000
Across All Categories
Submissions
July 1 – Aug 31
2026
Ceremony
Oct 24, 2026
7:00 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
Cinematic translations of scripture, testimony, and the literature that has shaped generations.
Animated Works
Animation that speaks to children, crosses cultures, and leaves something for the generations ahead.
Prize Structure
Awarded Within Every Category
Best Director
$10,000
One per category
Best Screenplay
$5,000
One per category
Best Production
$5,000
One per category
Finalist Recognition
30 Finalists · Across All Categories
$1,000 / each
Total Finalist Pool · $30,000
Total Prize Pool
$90,000
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
Any individual or organization may nominate themselves or another creator. Self-nomination is welcomed and judged on equal footing.
A modest entry fee supports the jury process. Need-based waivers are available — write to us when you apply.
Completed projects, bodies of work, or sustained practice across film, art, design, science, and humanitarian fields are all eligible.
Yes, but in a different category and for distinct work produced after their previous award.
A confidential jury of internationally recognized peers reviews every entry across three rounds: eligibility, shortlist, and final deliberation.
The Tyrannus Angel Award Ceremony Global Livestream will take place on October 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, with a global livestream.
Three sponsorship tiers are available. Visit the Sponsor page or book a private call with our partnerships team.
Yes — all shortlisted finalists receive travel, accommodation, and ceremony hospitality for two guests.
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.
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OFFICIAL SELECTION 2026
NOMINEES
REVEALED SEP 15, 2026
Nominees announced on September 15 — mark your calendar for October 24, Los Angeles
Official Selection 2026
Nominees
Revealed Sep 15, 2026
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The official list of nominated films, creators, and countries will be unveiled on September 15, 2026.
Tyrannus Angel Award Ceremony · Global Livestream
An Evening of Reverence
October 24, 2026 · 7:00 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
6:00 PM
Red Carpet & Reception · Doors open for in-person guests
7:00 PM
Global Livestream Begins · Welcome remarks · Opening film
7:30 PM
Awards Ceremony · 9 categories presented across the evening
9:00 PM
World Premiere Screenings · Selected AI films from nominees
9:30 PM
Closing Remarks · Livestream ends · Reception continues
Watch the Livestream
· Free & GlobalGlobal Broadcast · Oct 24, 2026
Los Angeles · Ceremony
The 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