The Reward Challenge
Show Us How Hospitality Feels.
Your work.
Your story.
Your lens.
The Opportunity
A nationwide search for visual storytellers.
The American Hospitality Film Project is searching nationwide for filmmakers who can transform food, atmosphere, service, and human connection into an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Submit your strongest hospitality, food, travel, lifestyle, or commercial film work. Selected finalists will receive a confidential creative assignment and the opportunity to compete for a $5,000 grand prize and consideration for future paid productions across the country.
No entry fee. Open to professionals, students, independent filmmakers, and production teams nationwide.
Show us how hospitality feels.
The Format
A format built for real filmmakers.
Filmmakers submit existing work — no new shoot required to enter.
Open Submission
Entrants submit existing restaurant, food, hotel, travel, lifestyle, or commercial work.
Finalist Selection
Approximately 10 filmmakers are selected based on their submitted portfolios.
Confidential Stage
Finalists sign an NDA before receiving the real creative assignment.
Final Challenge
Three finalists complete a controlled restaurant-film test.
Winner
Receives $5,000.
United States · 2026
American Hospitality Film Project