SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Project Odyssey, the world’s largest AI filmmaking competition, officially announces the opening of its highly anticipated third season. Season 3 submissions will begin August 29 and run until October 3, 2025, culminating in an exclusive red-carpet gala and livestream event in November.
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Building on the tremendous success of Season 2, which attracted 4,593 film submissions from 2,043 creative teams across 87 countries, Season 3 is projected to more than double participation, targeting 10,000+ AI-generated films from over 3,000 creators representing 100+ countries. The competition expects to generate over 300 hours of original AI-driven video content and aims to surpass 5 million global impressions.
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Season 3 Timeline:
- Submissions Open: August 29, 2025
- Submissions Close: October 3, 2025
- Final Gala & Winners Announced: TBD November, Las Vegas, NV (hybrid event)

‍‍Unique Opportunities for Sponsors:
Sponsors are invited to directly connect their brands to an innovative global audience of creators and enthusiasts through highly visible partnership tiers, including:
- Gala Sponsor: Exclusive gala naming rights, prominent branding, and VIP gala access.
- Finale Sponsor: High-visibility branding at the finale/gala, integrated livestream promotion, and direct creator engagement.
- Diamond/Gold/Silver/Bronze Sponsors: Promote your model/service/app to thousands of AI filmmakers with trial offers, engage in competition marketing and live streams, connect with other industry experts, and more.
- Category Sponsor: Targeted brand exposure in defined competition categories, including direct involvement in judging and award presentations.
- Ad Lab Brief Sponsor: Brands provide creative briefs for AI-generated promotional content, engaging creators in innovative storytelling.
- People’s Choice Sponsor: Exclusive branding on public voting platforms, fostering audience engagement.
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‍Why Sponsor Season 3?
With over 6,000 AI films submitted across two seasons and 87 countries, Project Odyssey has a proven track record of delivering global reach, authentic user-generated content (UGC) creation, and measurable brand impact for sponsors.- Directly reach a projected 3,000+AI filmmakers across 100+countries, ready to try out your product/service to help create their UGC stories.
- Position your brand as a leader at the intersection of creativity and cutting-edge AI technology - front and     center in the fastest-growing content medium.
- Use "Ad Lab" briefs to generate micro-films that resonate more deeply than polished ads - capturing genuine creator passion and turning viewers into brand advocates.
- Scout, connect and recruit top emerging filmmakers for internships, freelance gigs, or long-term partnerships - before your competitors even know they exist.
- Speak on our gala panels, join Cale on the weekly Project Odyssey livestream, and connect with other creators - cementing your brand’s voice in the future of AI storytelling.
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Press & Media Engagement:
Media representatives and industry influencers are encouraged to participate actively:
- Obtain embargoed press kits, trailers, and key statistics ahead of the official launch.
- Request exclusive interviews with Project Odyssey's Executive Director, Cale Frombach, and Season 2 winners.
- Join the press list for continuous updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and detailed coverage opportunities from the gala event.

To secure your involvement as a sponsor or media partner, please contact:
Cale Frombach
Executive Director, Project Odyssey
Email: cale@projectodyssey.ai
Web: projectodyssey.ai/sponsors | projectodyssey.ai/media

‍Download Media Release [PDF]

We did it—together! Project Odyssey Season 2 has wrapped up with over 4,500 submissions, more than 190 hours of film, and 13,000+ sign-ups. Your creativity and dedication have made this journey truly remarkable, and we're proud to share the detailed placements in every category below. If you missed our Award Ceremony on February 13th, no worries—watch the Award Ceremony

View all  winners→ https://www.projectodyssey.ai/season-2-awards As we wrap up Season 2 of Project Odyssey, we want to give back. We know the recent LA wildfires have deeply affected many, so we've listed a few ways below for you to contribute and help those impacted.
‍LA Wildfire Relief: We're raising funds to support communities affected by the LA wildfires. A portion of our proceeds will help provide critical relief.
Donate & Learn More → https://give.allhandsandhearts.org/projectodyssey
‍Project Odyssey Merch: Explore our exclusive merch—every purchase helps donate profits to LA wildfire relief. Shop Merch → https://shop.civitai.com/collections/all?sort_by=created-descending
‍Digital Cosmetics: Our digital cosmetics line is now live, with all profits donated to LA wildfire relief. Explore Digital Cosmetics → https://civitai.com/shop
‍We Value Your Feedback: Your insights help us grow. Please take a few minutes to fill out our Season 2 feedback survey. Take the Survey → https://forms.gle/NGgamjraTVMiFgyW6
Thank you to everyone who participated and supported Project Odyssey Season 2. Your creativity and dedication have made this journey truly remarkable. Stay tuned for more updates—and we'll be sure to keep you posted on Season 3!
Cheers,
Project Odyssey Team