This AI Short Film Just Won $1 Million

The winner of the AI Film Award by 1Billion Summit and Google has been announced!

Huge congratulations to zoubeir jlassi. His short film “Lily” didn’t just win the $1M prize, it won hearts with the story!

I sat down to watch this and was genuinely surprised.
The storytelling hooked me immediately, and the ending was something I didn’t see coming. No spoilers, but it’s worth the 9-minute watch.

This is a prime example of the “best of” AI film right now. It sets a new bar for the quality of storytelling and artistry the rest of us should aim for.

AI is solidifying its place in the creative industry. We’re going to see so much more of this in 2026, and I can’t wait to see people pushing the boundaries of their creativity.

Congrats, Zoubeir!
Creator : Zoubeir Jlassi