The OPUS Film Awards will launch in London on 12 November 2026, bringing together an international community of filmmakers and industry professionals for a new awards ceremony dedicated to AI cinema.
Presented as the definitive awards ceremony for AI cinema in the UK, OPUS is a curated event created to celebrate outstanding work in AI filmmaking and recognise the creators shaping the future of cinema.
Ten Award Categories
The inaugural edition will feature ten award categories, covering a broad range of formats.
The selected films will be evaluated by a jury composed of industry figures. The Grand Prix will be decided by the full jury and awarded during the ceremony.
Every category winner will receive:
- A bespoke OPUS Film Awards trophy
- An official winner certificate
- The OPUS Film Awards winner laurel
Submit Your Film
Submissions are currently open through FilmFreeway and the official OPUS Film Awards website.
Submission deadline: 5 September 2026
Notification date: 25 October 2026
Awards ceremony: 12 November 2026 at 18:00
SHAIKE is proud to partner with the OPUS Film Awards and support an event dedicated to recognising AI filmmakers and their work.
