AI Film Festivals & Competitions
Festival submissions put your film forward for a selection process. They do not guarantee a screening, award or audience. Compare the actual edition, entry category and rights before choosing where to submit.
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Open or rolling routes (4)
A recorded application window is not a guarantee that your film meets the AI, country, category or rights conditions.
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
Submission window
Final submission date: 2026-12-01. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.
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 official route.
Submission window
Submissions open Monday, October 19th, 2026 (12:00pm Pacific Time) and close January 7th, 2027 (11:45pm Pacific Time)
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.
AI Film earlybird Standard $15 / Gold $10; regular $20 / Gold $15. Currency not explicit in checked rendering.
Submission window
Final Deadline: April 10, 2027
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.
Earlybird $30 / $15 Student, Regular $45 / $25 Student, Late $60 / $35 Student. Feature Film: +$5 each tier.
Submission window
Late Deadline January 20, 2027
Upcoming, closed & needs-checking references (10)
Research references, not confirmed opportunities to apply now. Check the edition and official terms.
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.
Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.
Submission window
Final submission date: 2027-01-21. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.
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 official route.
Submission window
Final submission date: 2026-12-02. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.
AI Film Fest Miami
Proposed Miami festival and audience-influenced awards.
AI policy: explicitly addressed. Route evidence recorded · 14 Nov 2026.
Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.
Submission window
No reliable final submission date confirmed.
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.
Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.
Submission window
Final submission date: 2027-05-01 at 23:59 CEST
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.
Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.
Submission window
Final submission date: 2027-06-20. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.
Muscat AI Film Festival
Film competition consideration and January19 2027 finale.
AI policy: conditional. Evidence not yet verified.
Paid submission; current amount and currency need confirmation.
Submission window
No reliable final submission date confirmed.
AIMA — AI Movie Awards London
London November7–8 festival screenings and awards consideration.
AI policy: conditional. Reconfirmation needed · 26 Oct 2026.
Paid submission; current amount and currency need confirmation.
Submission window
Final submission date: 2026-10-10. Exact time and timezone not confirmed.
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.
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
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 submission; current amount and currency need confirmation.
Submission window
Final Extended Deadline: 5 November 2026.
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.
Entry fee not confirmed; check the official application.
Submission window
No reliable final submission date confirmed.
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