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Find where to submit an AI film. Compare festival deadlines, free and paid entry routes, showcases and production programmes, then build your own submission plan.

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Explore AI film submission opportunities.

10 destinations · Ordered by documented usefulness. Country, age, category and full terms still need your confirmation.

Destination 1 of 10: AI FilmFest Málaga. Arrow keys work when the passport itself is focused.

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The order combines editorial relevance, recorded AI eligibility, current source confidence, fees and application status. A selected film profile adds goal and eligibility checks. Payment never buys a higher recommendation.

Three-day maintenance cycles check existing sources and research leads. Passed deadlines leave active recommendations immediately. Failed or ambiguous checks retain the evidence and flag the route; they never turn an unknown fee into “free”.

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This growing directory is not exhaustive. Rules and platform availability can change. Reconfirm the official terms, especially premiere rights and non-refundable fees.

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Compare the outcome, cost and submission window. Every guide is public; an account is only needed to save your private film plan.

Open or rolling routes (10)

A recorded application window is not a guarantee that your film meets the AI, country, category or rights conditions.

Festivals & competitions · open

AI FilmFest Málaga

Committee pre-selection, online viewing and audience voting; nominated films at April 16–18 Málaga event. Prize pool depends on tips, not a fixed guaranteed cash award.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Free route recorded

Free

Submission window
Final submission date: 2026-12-01. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · open

The Chroma Awards

Category judging, prizes and gala/internship opportunities under category-specific rules; no guaranteed selection.

AI policy: conditional. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Free route recorded

Free official route.

Submission window
Submissions open Monday, October 19th, 2026 (12:00pm Pacific Time) and close January 7th, 2027 (11:45pm Pacific Time)

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Streaming & distribution · rolling

GenFlix Creator Studio

Human quality review; accepted work gets a creator-library premiere page. Public Cinema inclusion is a separate curated opt-in when browsing launches.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Free route recorded

Free

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Showcases & directories · rolling

Best AI Films curated archive

Human-curated website feature consideration, not guaranteed selection or awards.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

No charge displayed in visible submission form; no explicit fee promise found.

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Showcases & directories · rolling

Cinema Marketplace discovery profile

Consideration for an official-source film/creator listing and permitted embed. Rental interest is separate; paid distribution is not active.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Free route recorded

Editorial review and standard accepted directory profile free.

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · open

K-Culture AI International Film Festival

Jury selection/awards; official selection/award does not guarantee entire film screening. Trophies/certificates presented in person under specific rules; no shipping.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Paid entry

AI Film earlybird Standard $15 / Gold $10; regular $20 / Gold $15. Currency not explicit in checked rendering.

Submission window
Final Deadline: April 10, 2027

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Showcases & directories · open

Short of the Month online competition

November2026 monthly online competition; monthly winner offered PR/review/interview opportunities. Not a verified theatrical festival.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

FAQ asks about fees but answer not readable. Paid analytics plans do not establish entry price.

Submission window
Current call visible; exact closing date not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Streaming & distribution · rolling

Reelm founding creator application

Hand-reviewed creator application for a founding catalogue; future subscriber revenue sharing only once subscriptions start.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Free route recorded

free

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Streaming & distribution · rolling

FilmsAI curated cinema

Private upload followed by review; approved title may publish and be considered for collections. Future channel placement is not guaranteed.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

No standard submission price verified. Sponsorships/contests have separate terms.

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · open

World AI Film Festival USA

Jury consideration for Los Angeles festival in late March 2027; awards and organiser-advertised onward circuit. Do not imply affiliation with Cannes Film Festival.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 8 Nov 2026.

Paid entry

Earlybird $30 / $15 Student, Regular $45 / $25 Student, Late $60 / $35 Student. Feature Film: +$5 each tier.

Submission window
Late Deadline January 20, 2027

Eligibility, rights & official sources →

Upcoming, closed & needs-checking references (19)

Research references, not confirmed opportunities to apply now. Check the edition and official terms.

Showcases & directories · needs check

iFilm public AI-film showcase

Account-based publication to a filmmaker profile; periodic judged contests are separate. Profile uploading is not a curated festival selection.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Reconfirmation needed · 11 Nov 2026.

Free route recorded

No fees

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · needs check

Ai Film Festival — LundinStudio

Ten finalists and live-stream showcase; juried award. Website dollar prize text is prize, not an entry fee.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Reconfirmation needed · 11 Nov 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.

Submission window
Final submission date: 2027-01-21. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · needs check

Artefact AI Film Festival

Jury and audience award consideration; selected entries published on festival site. Grand prize advertised €10,000 and a 30-second cut in mk2 cinemas for one week.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.

Free route recorded

Free official route.

Submission window
Final submission date: 2026-12-02. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Streaming & distribution · needs check

NetMovIA creator catalogue

Reviewed publication; first accepted work activates Creator status. No active general subscriber-funded creator earnings pool.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Reconfirmation needed · 8 Nov 2026.

Free route recorded

Free plan includes basic creator mode and reviewed publication. Separate paid generation-Studio products are not submission fees.

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · upcoming

AI Film Fest Miami

Proposed Miami festival and audience-influenced awards.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.

Submission window
No reliable final submission date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · upcoming

AI for Good Film Festival — ITU

Four finalists invited to Geneva summit screening/reception in week June21–25; final screening advertised June22; speaker pass and award trophy, not guaranteed funding/travel.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.

Submission window
Final submission date: 2027-05-01 at 23:59 CEST

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Funding & programmes · needs check

Runway Creative Partners Program

Selective artist/team programme with tool/model access, possible collaborations and events. This is a portfolio application, not a festival entry or film-distribution promise.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

No application fee stated on reviewed page; selected members receive complimentary Max plan.

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · needs check

AI Cinema Festival NYC

Consideration for July 16–18 2027 New York screenings and craft/Grand Prix awards.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.

Submission window
Final submission date: 2027-06-20. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · needs check

Muscat AI Film Festival

Film competition consideration and January19 2027 finale.

AI policy: conditional. Evidence not yet verified.

Paid entry

Paid submission; current amount and currency need confirmation.

Submission window
No reliable final submission date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Funding & programmes · needs check

ElevenLabs Creator Partner Program

Apply to collaborate on campaign briefs; qualifying performing posts may earn credits/cash. Not a finished-film distributor or unconditional grant.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

No application fee stated; any production/tool costs need checking.

Submission window
Rolling application route; no final closing date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Showcases & directories · needs check

Directors Notes editorial feature

Selective film/filmmaking article, potential promotion and optional YouTube distribution. Accepted features automatically considered for WeAreDN Awards.

AI policy: not confirmed. Evidence not yet verified.

Paid entry

Short<40min £47; feature40+min £77. Non-refundable review fee; no waivers.

Submission window
Current call visible; exact closing date not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Showcases & directories · needs check

Film Shortage editorial submission

Consideration for Featured Short/Daily Pick; potential editorial, channel and social exposure. No selection guarantee.

AI policy: not confirmed. Evidence not yet verified.

Paid entry

Price/total fields indicate chargeable film submission; current amount not readable. Optional feedback review extra; trailer route separately advertised free.

Submission window
Current call visible; exact closing date not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Showcases & directories · needs check

Runway Watch film submission

Official Runway link offers film-submission consideration for Watch. Exact current programme and licensing terms need verification.

AI policy: not confirmed. Evidence not yet verified.

Fee unconfirmed

Not verified; form was not readable by research tool.

Submission window
Current call visible; exact closing date not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Showcases & directories · needs check

Short of the Week via Shortverse

Curated Short of the Week editorial consideration, separate from simply adding a Shortverse film profile.

AI policy: not confirmed. Evidence not yet verified.

Fee unconfirmed

Current amount not accessible; reward waivers mentioned on organiser FilmFreeway listing. Verify on Shortverse before paying.

Submission window
Current call visible; exact closing date not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · closed

AIMA — AI Movie Awards London

London November7–8 festival screenings and awards consideration.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.

Paid entry

Paid submission; current amount and currency need confirmation.

Submission window
Final submission date: 2026-10-10. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · closed

SVAIFF Beijing

Regional jury selection; global-final consideration Dec15–Jan1 and Jan9–10 ceremony under separate fee.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.

Paid entry

Regional entry free; selected global-final evaluation advertised $99 (currency not explicit).

Submission window
Final submission date: 2026-10-15 at 23:59 Pacific Time

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Funding & programmes · closed

Back on the Lot: Animation Edition

Studio-selected animation screening; three screened projects receive $5000 development; one further pitch opportunity. No guaranteed production deal.

AI policy: explicitly addressed. Reconfirmation needed · 11 Nov 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

No submission fee verified on public page; do not label free without confirmation.

Submission window
October 26, 2026 11:59 PM PT

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · closed

I’Mpossible Film Festival

Official selection website listing, laurels and certificate; category awards. Screening/partner screening not guaranteed.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 1 Nov 2026.

Paid entry

Paid submission; current amount and currency need confirmation.

Submission window
Final Extended Deadline: 5 November 2026.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →
Festivals & competitions · closed

Festival du Film IA — Bischheim

Shared screening consideration; current official call closed. Out-of-competition work/contact invitation is distinct from competition entry.

AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.

Fee unconfirmed

Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.

Submission window
No reliable final submission date confirmed.

Eligibility, rights & official sources →

Before you submit an AI short film

Where can I submit an AI film?

Start with the outcome you want: festival consideration, a showcase listing, distribution research or production support. Use the category guides and compare the current edition’s AI conditions, runtime, language, territory and public-release rules. There is no universal AI eligibility rule.

Are there free AI film festival submissions?

Some researched routes have a recorded free option. The free-entry festival guide separates those from unknown fees and shows whether the edition is active. Free submission does not guarantee acceptance or remove rights commitments.

Does a festival allow a film already on YouTube?

It depends on that edition’s premiere and online-release terms. A showcase may require a public embeddable link while a festival may restrict public release. Read both before publishing or applying; a YouTube listing is not universal festival eligibility.

How do I track applications and deadlines?

Read the public guides first, then use My Passport to save a private film profile, checklist, notes, costs and self-reported outcomes. Calendar downloads use a recorded deadline; confirm its timezone on the official form. You submit directly with the organiser.

Who, how and what we know

How Brainy Movie researches submission routes

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Brainy Movie is independently operated by its owner. Research and writing use AI assistance, with automated source checks and administrator-controlled publication. Guides distinguish documented rules from missing evidence; they are not first-hand reports of attending the events.

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Evidence before an eligibility claim

Guides link to official sources and retain quoted evidence. Automated maintenance is scheduled in three-day cycles. Changed editions, inaccessible pages and missing AI or submission evidence are flagged. A check date is not proof that every rule changed or was freshly reverified.

Unknown prices stay unknown. Existing restrictions can be retained from earlier evidence. The organiser’s current terms always control. Payment does not buy recommendation priority.

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Browsing rules, prices and official links is free and does not require a login. Private film profiles, checklists and reported outcomes are separate account features. Passport does not send applications, pay fees or promise selections.

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