Tyrannus Foundation · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit · EST. MMXXVI

Built on the belief that one good story
can change a person's entire life.

A nonprofit born in Los Angeles, dedicated to advancing faith-rooted storytelling through AI filmmaking, global cinema, and cultural exchange.

Our Story

Some stories were never meant to stay silent.

We built Tyrannus Angel Awards because we kept seeing it — creators with extraordinary stories and no stage to stand on. AI changed the tools. We are here to change what happens next.

The Gap We Saw

Stories without a stage

Creators with extraordinary vision and no place to be seen. Faith content without a path to mainstream audiences.

What We Built

The first of its kind

An international award movement where AI filmmaking, faith culture, and global cinema finally share a stage — born in Los Angeles, reaching three continents.

Mission & Values

We believe meaning and market are not enemies.

Value 01

East meets the screen

Eastern narrative depth translated through the lens of global cinema.

Value 02

The camera belongs to everyone

AI gave every storyteller a studio. We give them the stage.

Value 03

Stories that carry more than plot

Truth. Hope. The quiet sense that life is worth living.

Value 04

Meaning and market are not enemies

Depth and reach belong together. We are proving it.

The Founding Team

Five people. One mission. All volunteer.

All founding members are volunteering their full expertise for Year 1.

Hideaki

CEO · President · Treasurer

Primary operational director. Strategy, legal, financial oversight.

Volunteer

Chantel

CMO · Secretary · Marketing Director

Brand, marketing, design oversight, social strategy.

Volunteer

Johnson

Chief Development Officer

Fundraising lead. Taiwan and Asia-Pacific donor networks.

Volunteer

Joseph

CTO · Agentic AI Architect

Platform technology, bilingual website, livestream infrastructure.

Volunteer

Jenny

Film Producer · Judge Relations

Judge relationship management, industry connections.

Volunteer
501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Application Pending · EIN on fileRegistered in California · Los Angeles

Structure

The Foundation and the Award

Tyrannus Foundation is the nonprofit parent — dedicated to education, cultural mission, and long-term ecosystem building.

Tyrannus Angel Awards is the Foundation's flagship annual program — the concrete action of that mission, held every year in Los Angeles.

Tyrannus Foundation
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Tyrannus Angel Awards
Flagship Annual Program
Ceremony · Platform · Ecosystem
The Movement

Press & Media

Everything you need to cover our story.

I'm a filmmaker

Submit your film.

Open for submissions July 1. Deadline August 31.

Nominate Your Film →

I'm a sponsor

Support this movement.

Three partnership tiers. Global audience. Faith-aligned reach.

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I'm press / media

Tell our story.

Press credentials, assets, and contacts available now.

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