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ABUNDANCE
VISION XPRIZE
ABUNDANCE
VISION XPRIZE
ABUNDANCE
VISION
XPRIZE
For Filmmakers, Creators, and Visionaries
Win $2M+ depicting a hopeful and optimistic vision of the future with a sci-fi sizzle. Show the world a future worth building.
Win $2M+ depicting a hopeful and optimistic vision of the future with a sci-fi sizzle. Show the world a future worth building.
Win $2M+ depicting a hopeful and optimistic vision of the future with a sci-fi sizzle. Show the world a future worth building.
Our Mission — inspire the next Star Trek
$2.5M
Price Pool
$2.5M
Price Pool
$2.5M
Price Pool
Feb 2026
Launch Date
Feb 2026
Launch Date
Sep 2026
Finals
Sep 2026
Finals
Sep 2026
Finals
Los Angeles
Location
Los Angeles
Location
Los Angeles
Location
Why we exist
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What you'll Create —
Submit a 3-minute maximum trailer for your optimistic sci-fi film or series.
Technology Solving Problems
Show tech addressing real challenges—climate, health, exploration
Technology Solving Problems
Show tech addressing real challenges—climate, health, exploration
Technology Solving Problems
Show tech addressing real challenges—climate, health, exploration
Humanity Thriving
Not just surviving, but flourishing together
Humanity Thriving
Not just surviving, but flourishing together
Humanity Thriving
Not just surviving, but flourishing together
A Future Worth Building
Visions that inspire people to wake up and create
A Future Worth Building
Visions that inspire people to wake up and create
A Future Worth Building
Visions that inspire people to wake up and create
Stories That Inspire
Compelling narratives that move people emotionally
Stories That Inspire
Compelling narratives that move people emotionally
Stories That Inspire
Compelling narratives that move people emotionally
Your Vision Could
Win $2.1M to produce your full film
Win $2.1M to produce your full film
Connect with Hollywood producers and financiers
Connect with Hollywood producers and financiers
Get promoted to millions on YouTube
Get promoted to millions on YouTube
Launch your career as the next great sci-fi storyteller
Launch your career as the next great sci-fi storyteller
Prizes
GRAND PRIZE
GRAND PRIZE
$2.1M
GRAND PRIZE
GRAND PRIZE
$2.1M
GRAND PRIZE
GRAND PRIZE
$2.1M
$100K cash for screenplay development
$2M equity investment for film production
Range Media Partners attached as producers
Industry connections for distribution
Full scholarship to Moonshot Summit Finals
$100K cash for screenplay development
$2M equity investment for film production
Range Media Partners attached as producers
Industry connections for distribution
Full scholarship to Moonshot Summit Finals
$100K cash for screenplay development
$2M equity investment for film production
Range Media Partners attached as producers
Industry connections for distribution
Full scholarship to Moonshot Summit Finals
FOUR RUNNERS-UP
FOUR RUNNERS-UP
$100K
FOUR RUNNERS-UP
FOUR RUNNERS-UP
$100K
FOUR RUNNERS-UP
FOUR RUNNERS-UP
$100K
$100K cash for screenplay development
Featured promotions
Access to Hollywood producers & Google teams
Full scholarship to Moonshot Summit Finals
$100K cash for screenplay development
Featured promotions
Access to Hollywood producers & Google teams
Full scholarship to Moonshot Summit Finals
$100K cash for screenplay development
Featured promotions
Access to Hollywood producers & Google teams
Full scholarship to Moonshot Summit Finals
How It Works —
From concept to production funding in four steps
Feb - August 2026
Feb - August 2026
August 15, 2026
August 15, 2026
August 2026
August 2026
September 25, 2026
September 25, 2026
Content Guidelines —
We're looking for optimistic visions of the future
WHAT WE WANT
Technology as Solution: Show tech solving real problems
Technology as Solution: Show tech solving real problems
Technology as Solution: Show tech solving real problems
Optimistic Futures: Humanity thriving, abundance being created
Optimistic Futures: Humanity thriving, abundance being created
Compelling Narratives: Real stakes, real characters
Compelling Narratives: Real stakes, real characters
Visual Ambition: Big ideas executed with craft
Visual Ambition: Big ideas executed with craft
WHAT WE DON'T WANT
Dystopian Themes: Post-apocalyptic, societal collapse
Dystopian Themes: Post-apocalyptic, societal collapse
Technology as Villain: Rogue AI, evil tech companies
Technology as Villain: Rogue AI, evil tech companies
Dark Content: Excessive violence, explicit material
Dark Content: Excessive violence, explicit material
Tech-Skeptical Narratives: Technology as net-negative
Tech-Skeptical Narratives: Technology as net-negative
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
3 min
Maximum trailer length
Maximum trailer length
2 pages
Written brief with synopsis
Written brief with synopsis
1080p+
Minimum resolution
Minimum resolution
View full Competition Rules
Frequently Asked Questions —
Somethings you might need to know
What is the Abundance Vision XPRIZE?
A $2.5M global film competition for optimistic visions of humanity's tech-driven future. Presented by PHD Media, Google, Range Media Partners, and XPRIZE Foundation.
Who can enter?
Nope. Solo creators are welcome. You can also work with a team of any size-just specify all team members during registration.
What stories do you want?
Hopeful visions of an abundant future powered by exponential technologies. We value compelling vision over production quality.
Submission deadline?
August 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. No extensions.
What to submit?
3-minute video (trailer or short) plus required 15-second sponsor trailer. Any format: live action, animation, AI-generated, or hybrid. MP4/MOV, minimum 1080p.
What tools can I use?
Any tools. Google's Veo3, Lyria, Imagen, and Gemini encouraged but optional.
Content restrictions?
Must be family-friendly, 100% original, no copyrighted material. Clear protagonists, English dialogue.
Where to upload?
YouTube, then submit via competition portal.
Grand Prize?
- $2M production funding (equity investment) - $100K cash - Range Media Partners producers attached - Script development & talent support - Moonshot Summit scholarship
Runner-up Finalists (4)
- $100K cash - Moonshot Gathering scholarship - YouTube/platform promotion - Industry visibility
How are entries judged?
1. Pre-Screening: Content review 2. Initial Review (Aug 1-25): Top 50 selected based on concept, mission fit, YouTube engagement 3. Executive Review (Aug 25-31): Top 10 finalists selected 4. Script Development: Top 10 submit scripts by Sept 10 5. Final Selection (Sept 11-17): Top 5 selected 6. Live Finale (Sept 25): Winner announced at Moonshot Gathering Do views matter? Yes. YouTube engagement is factored into evaluation. Promote widely.
What rights do I grant?
Exclusive rights to Range Media from submission until Sept 25, 2026. You retain ownership but cannot shop to other studios during this period.
Top 10 requirements?
First draft script due Sept 10, 2026.
Top 5 requirements?
Must attend live finale in Los Angeles on Sept 25, 2026. Travel and accommodation provided.
Timeline
- Aug 15, 2026: Launch & registration opens - Feb-Aug 2026: Submission period - Aug 15: Deadline (11:59 PM PST) - Aug 1-25: Top 50 selected - Aug 25-31: Top 10 selected - Sept 10: Scripts due - Sept 15: Top 5 announced - Sept 25: Winner announced
Multiple entries allowed?
Contact support@moonshotprizes.com for clarification.
Questions?
Email support@moonshotprizes.com. Responses within 48 hours (business days).
What is the Abundance Vision XPRIZE?
A $2.5M global film competition for optimistic visions of humanity's tech-driven future. Presented by PHD Media, Google, Range Media Partners, and XPRIZE Foundation.
Who can enter?
Nope. Solo creators are welcome. You can also work with a team of any size-just specify all team members during registration.
What stories do you want?
Hopeful visions of an abundant future powered by exponential technologies. We value compelling vision over production quality.
Submission deadline?
August 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. No extensions.
What to submit?
3-minute video (trailer or short) plus required 15-second sponsor trailer. Any format: live action, animation, AI-generated, or hybrid. MP4/MOV, minimum 1080p.
What tools can I use?
Any tools. Google's Veo3, Lyria, Imagen, and Gemini encouraged but optional.
Content restrictions?
Must be family-friendly, 100% original, no copyrighted material. Clear protagonists, English dialogue.
Where to upload?
YouTube, then submit via competition portal.
Grand Prize?
- $2M production funding (equity investment) - $100K cash - Range Media Partners producers attached - Script development & talent support - Moonshot Summit scholarship
Runner-up Finalists (4)
- $100K cash - Moonshot Gathering scholarship - YouTube/platform promotion - Industry visibility
How are entries judged?
1. Pre-Screening: Content review 2. Initial Review (Aug 1-25): Top 50 selected based on concept, mission fit, YouTube engagement 3. Executive Review (Aug 25-31): Top 10 finalists selected 4. Script Development: Top 10 submit scripts by Sept 10 5. Final Selection (Sept 11-17): Top 5 selected 6. Live Finale (Sept 25): Winner announced at Moonshot Gathering Do views matter? Yes. YouTube engagement is factored into evaluation. Promote widely.
What rights do I grant?
Exclusive rights to Range Media from submission until Sept 25, 2026. You retain ownership but cannot shop to other studios during this period.
Top 10 requirements?
First draft script due Sept 10, 2026.
Top 5 requirements?
Must attend live finale in Los Angeles on Sept 25, 2026. Travel and accommodation provided.
Timeline
- Aug 15, 2026: Launch & registration opens - Feb-Aug 2026: Submission period - Aug 15: Deadline (11:59 PM PST) - Aug 1-25: Top 50 selected - Aug 25-31: Top 10 selected - Sept 10: Scripts due - Sept 15: Top 5 announced - Sept 25: Winner announced
Multiple entries allowed?
Contact support@moonshotprizes.com for clarification.
Questions?
Email support@moonshotprizes.com. Responses within 48 hours (business days).
What is the Abundance Vision XPRIZE?
A $2.5M global film competition for optimistic visions of humanity's tech-driven future. Presented by PHD Media, Google, Range Media Partners, and XPRIZE Foundation.
Who can enter?
Nope. Solo creators are welcome. You can also work with a team of any size-just specify all team members during registration.
What stories do you want?
Hopeful visions of an abundant future powered by exponential technologies. We value compelling vision over production quality.
Submission deadline?
August 15, 2026, 11:59 PM PST. No extensions.
What to submit?
3-minute video (trailer or short) plus required 15-second sponsor trailer. Any format: live action, animation, AI-generated, or hybrid. MP4/MOV, minimum 1080p.
What tools can I use?
Any tools. Google's Veo3, Lyria, Imagen, and Gemini encouraged but optional.
Content restrictions?
Must be family-friendly, 100% original, no copyrighted material. Clear protagonists, English dialogue.
Where to upload?
YouTube, then submit via competition portal.
Grand Prize?
- $2M production funding (equity investment) - $100K cash - Range Media Partners producers attached - Script development & talent support - Moonshot Summit scholarship
Runner-up Finalists (4)
- $100K cash - Moonshot Gathering scholarship - YouTube/platform promotion - Industry visibility
How are entries judged?
1. Pre-Screening: Content review 2. Initial Review (Aug 1-25): Top 50 selected based on concept, mission fit, YouTube engagement 3. Executive Review (Aug 25-31): Top 10 finalists selected 4. Script Development: Top 10 submit scripts by Sept 10 5. Final Selection (Sept 11-17): Top 5 selected 6. Live Finale (Sept 25): Winner announced at Moonshot Gathering Do views matter? Yes. YouTube engagement is factored into evaluation. Promote widely.
What rights do I grant?
Exclusive rights to Range Media from submission until Sept 25, 2026. You retain ownership but cannot shop to other studios during this period.
Top 10 requirements?
First draft script due Sept 10, 2026.
Top 5 requirements?
Must attend live finale in Los Angeles on Sept 25, 2026. Travel and accommodation provided.
Timeline
- Aug 15, 2026: Launch & registration opens - Feb-Aug 2026: Submission period - Aug 15: Deadline (11:59 PM PST) - Aug 1-25: Top 50 selected - Aug 25-31: Top 10 selected - Sept 10: Scripts due - Sept 15: Top 5 announced - Sept 25: Winner announced
Multiple entries allowed?
Contact support@moonshotprizes.com for clarification.
Questions?
Email support@moonshotprizes.com. Responses within 48 hours (business days).
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Join the competition and create the optimistic sci-fi vision the world needs.
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