Free AI Film Festival Submission Routes
A free entry route can help you build a submission plan on a small budget. This list includes only festival records with an explicitly recorded free route; it does not include unknown fees. Free entry still requires checking AI eligibility, the current call and the rights you grant.
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Some organisers have multiple submission services or categories with different prices. Follow the guide’s official destination and verify the price at the final form; an optional paid route is not automatically required.
Budget beyond the entry fee
Free submission does not imply free travel, subtitling, mastering or attendance. Decide what you can commit to if selected, and read any promotional or distribution licence.
Do not confuse cost with eligibility
A recorded free option may belong to a closed or not-yet-confirmed edition. Only the open or rolling section represents a recorded active window, and its AI policy can still need confirmation.
Compare recorded free festival routes
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 (2)
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)
Upcoming, closed & needs-checking references (1)
Research references, not confirmed opportunities to apply now. Check the edition and official terms.
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.
How Brainy Movie researches submission routes
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