Tier 1Jan 9, 2026
OMNI 1.0 (Mini / Sound Edition)
Sydney, Australia · Chippendale (secret venue) · 2026
OMNI MiniSound edition
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Australia
8 festivals
Tier 1Feb 6, 2026
OMNI 1.0 Iterations (Adelaide)
Adelaide, Australia · 2026
Platform: HumanitixThe MercurySouth AustraliaNarrative AI
Tier 1Mar 13, 2026
OMNI International AI Film Festival
Sydney, Australia · Chippendale (secret venue) · 2026
Main festivalAustralian flagship
Tier 1Aug 26, 2026
The Australian AI Film Awards
Brisbane, Australia · The Precinct / Stair Stadium, Fortitude Valley · 2026
Australian, international, regional, music-video and experimental AI film awards hosted with GenFlix
Platform: GenFlixKey jurors: Jennie Zeiher, Emma Barbato, David Hackl, Marcus Bell, Jim DodsonInauguralOn GenFlix Festival CinemaSomething FestPeople’s ChoiceIndustry forum
Tier 1Oct 30, 2026
VIC AI Awards
Melbourne (Docklands), Australia · Quarterhouse, Docklands · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Oct 20, 2026Open worldwideCrystal trophiesAI shorts + campaigns + music videos
Tier 1Nov 18, 2026
DISRUPT AI Film Festival (DAIFF)
Melbourne, Australia · The Capitol (Sydney encore 24 Nov) · 2026
Australia-based creators; GenAI-required shorts, long and student categories
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Oct 16, 2026Fees: FreeTBWAAU$10k prize poolAustralia-based onlyHumans and Their Tools
Tier 1Dec 12, 2026
Melbourne AI Film Festival (MAIFF)
Melbourne, Australia · Cinema Nova (listed) / TBC prestige venue · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Nov 29, 2026Fees: Tiered fees on FilmFreewayInaugural1–12 minAU + International categoriesHybrid AI welcome
Tier 1Mar 18–19, 2027
LundinStudio Ai Film Festival
Helensburgh, Australia · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Jan 21, 2027Fees: From $10 (tiered monthly)1–10 minAI shots in every sceneOriginal script
Bangladesh
1 festival
Tier 2Jan 31 – Feb 1, 2026
Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival (DIMFF)
Dhaka, Bangladesh · 2026
Outstanding Talent AI CategoryULAB
Brazil
5 festivals
Tier 1Feb 27–28, 2026
WAiFF: São Paulo Edition
São Paulo, Brazil · FAAP Theatre · 2026
Qualifier for CannesWorkshopsIndustry networking
Tier 2Jun 4–13, 2026
Curitiba Int. Film Festival (Olhar de Cinema)
Curitiba, Brazil · 2026
Platform: FestagentEmerging tech spotlightSouthern Brazil
Tier 2Oct 23–29, 2026
Overcome Film Festival
Curitiba, Brazil · 2026
AI-assisted narrativeHybrid format
Tier 2Nov 1–15, 2026
Anim!Arte (19th Edition)
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · 2026
AI-animationStudent techInternational tour
Tier 1Nov 6–8, 2026
AI Film Awards Brasil
São Paulo, Brazil · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Oct 6, 2026Latin America hubThree-day awards
Canada
10 festivals
Tier 1Oct 1–31, 2026
BC + AI Film Festival
Vancouver, Canada · 2026
Vancouver AI Film Club2nd annual (per organiser)
Tier 1Nov 8, 2026
AI Toronto Shorts
Toronto, Canada · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Sept 23, 2026Shorts-only AI night
Tier 1Dec 5, 2026
GenTO: Toronto AI Film Festival
Toronto, Canada · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayGenerative filmToronto circuit
Tier 1Jan 23, 2027
AI Slop Film Festival (Season 2)
Markham, Canada · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Dec 16, 2026Fees: $10 / entrySlop of the YearHuman × machine
Tier 1Feb 19–21, 2027
AI Cinema Festival Québec City
Québec City, Canada · Hilton Québec · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Jan 24, 2027Human + AIFull AIFuture FormatsResponsible AI
Tier 1Feb 20, 2027
Veritas AI Film Festival
Toronto, Canada · Carlton Cinema · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Nov 30, 2026Fees: $9Under 7 minShort AI films
Tier 1Mar 5, 2027
AI CINEMA — Film Festival (Montréal)
Montréal, Canada · Funamis · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Feb 5, 202728+ award categoriesBeautiful Glitch Award
Tier 1Mar 15, 2027
Ai Toronto Shorts Fest
Toronto, Canada · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Oct 5, 2026Toronto shorts circuit
Tier 1May 16, 2027
PROMPT Festival Toronto
Toronto, Canada · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Apr 16, 2027Fees: $15 ($10 with FilmFreeway Gold)Best PromptRolling rounds15 categories
Tier 1Jun 12, 2027
Toronto AI Shorts Film Festival
Toronto, Canada · Black Box, Scarborough · 2027
Completed on or after 1 Jan 2024; English or English-subtitled
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Jun 4, 2027Any genreQ&ATraceable AI use
China
3 festivals
Tier 1May 16–17, 2026
HKUST AI Film Festival
Hong Kong, China · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayUniversity hubNew wave of AI cinema
Tier 1Jun 27–28, 2026
AI Artist Film Festival (5th Season)
Beijing, China · UCCA (798 Art District) · 2026
AIGCFine artUCCA 798
Tier 1Mar 1–31, 2027Dates TBC
Hong Kong AI International Film Festival
Hong Kong, China · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Mar 1, 2027Fees: US$99 / work51% AI participationCompute grantsAI film market
Colombia
2 festivals
Tier 2Apr 14–19, 2026
FICCI (65th Edition)
Cartagena, Colombia · 2026
Platform: FesthomeZero-showcase (innovative tech)Colombia flagship
Tier 1Apr 21–30, 2026
Alternativa Film Festival
Medellín, Colombia · 2026
Nomadic focusGlobal South$120k prize fund
Egypt
1 festival
Tier 2Apr 14–19, 2026
Int. Alexandria Short Film Festival
Alexandria, Egypt · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayInternational AI competition category
France
7 festivals
Tier 2Feb 12–13, 2026
Cine Paris Film Festival
Paris, France · 2026
Legacy festivalAI & New MediaArthouseExperimental
Tier 2Feb 12–13, 2026
Paris New Cinema Festival
Paris, France · 2026
Legacy festivalTechnical innovation
Tier 1Feb 12–15, 2026
Artefact AI Film Festival
Paris, France · 2026
mk2 cinemaFrench AI hub
Tier 1Apr 21–22, 2026
World AI Film Festival (WAiFF)
Cannes, France · Croisette / Hotel Martinez · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayKey jurors: Gong LiHigh prestigeFinalsHybrid
Tier 1Feb 1–28, 2027Dates TBC
Artefact AI Film Festival (3rd Edition)
Paris, France · mk2 Bibliothèque (awards) · 2027
Theme “(Dis)Connection”; jury chaired by Olivier Nakache and Éric Toledano
Deadline: Dec 2, 2026Key jurors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano€10k Grand Prizemk2 theatrical week≤314 secondsAI in all 3 production phases
Tier 1Apr 6–7, 2027
World AI Film Festival (WAiFF) — Cannes Grand Finale
Cannes, France · Palais des Festivals · 2027
Reach Cannes through a WAiFF regional edition where required
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Feb 15, 2027Fees: €15–€60 / work (via regional routes)Key jurors: Gong LiPalais des FestivalsGrand FinaleVia regional editions
Tier 1Oct 1–31, 2027Dates TBC
World AI Cinema Festival — Annual Competition
Cannes, France · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Jul 30, 2027Monthly + annualRemember the FutureGrand Prix
Germany
2 festivals
Tier 1Feb 9–11, 2026
Berlin AI Film Festival
Berlin, Germany · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayEuropean hubHybrid cinema
Tier 1Feb 16–17, 2027
Berlin AI Film Festival
Berlin, Germany · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Jan 31, 2027Fees: $10–$40Full AIMixed AISecond edition
Global
6 festivals
Tier 1Apr 10, 2026
AI ZONE International AI Film Festival
Online, Global · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayOnline awardsGlobal selection
Tier 1Aug 7 – Oct 9, 2026
PixLight 2026 - PixVerse Global AI Film Contest
Online, Global · 2026
AI genre short films, pilots, and feature screenplays (PixVerse Canvas primary platform; hybrid permitted)
Platform: PixVerseFree to enterUSD 300k prize poolPilot + Script tracksPixVerse CanvasGlobal online
Tier 1Dec 1, 2026
AI Creativity Awards
Online, Global · 2026
Deadline: Nov 1, 2026Fees: £35 standardInauguralMotion & Film trackResponsible AI Creativity
Tier 1Dec 15, 2026
Gossip Goblin × Showrunner Competition
Online, Global · 2026
Films made inside Showrunner Studio in the Gossip Goblin universe
Deadline: Dec 15, 2026Fees: Free (platform-native)$20k poolMust use Showrunner Studio2–20 minWatermarked
Tier 1Jan 15, 2027
AI ZONE International AI Film Festival
Online, Global · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Nov 30, 2026Fees: Free (regular)OnlineBest AI Mini MovieFree to enter
Tier 1Apr 24, 2027
Global AI Music Video Awards (GAIMVA)
Online, Global · 2027
Platform: FesthomeDeadline: Jan 1, 2027Fees: $20–$40Music videoCash prizes17 categories
Hungary
1 festival
Tier 1Mar 26–27, 2026
Budapest Smartfest
Budapest, Hungary · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayAI narrativeSmartfest
India
7 festivals
Tier 2Jan 29 – Feb 6, 2026
Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFES)
Bengaluru, India · 2026
Indian cinema competitionKarnataka hub
Tier 1Mar 25, 2026
Indywood International AI Cinefest
Kochi, India · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayTech-cinema fusion
Tier 1Aug 20–22, 2026
Kerala International AI Film Festival (KIAFF)
Kochi, India · 2026
School of storytellingKerala
Tier 1Jan 8–12, 2027
Jaipur International Film Festival — World AI Cinema Competition
Jaipur, India · 2027
AI short, feature, student, screenplay, and human+AI assisted tracks
Deadline: Dec 5, 2026World AI CinemaFeature + shortStudentScreenplay
Tier 1Jan 22–24, 2027
International AI Film Festival of Kerala (AIFFK)
Kochi, India · 2027
AI film categories including narration, cinematography, sound, and experimental
Deadline: Nov 30, 2026Third editionNarrationExperimentalMin 2 min runtime
Tier 1Apr 22, 2027
Indywood International AI Cinefest
Kakkanad (Kerala), India · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Nov 30, 2026Dedicated AI film festivalEarly deadline Nov 2026
Tier 2Aug 5–15, 2027
Bengaluru International Short Film Festival — AI Film section
Bengaluru, India · 2027
AI Film section is a separate competition from the Oscar-qualifying international competition
Deadline: Apr 30, 2027AI sectionAcademy-accredited main competition separate
Indonesia
1 festival
Tier 1May 13, 2026
Bali International AI Film Festival
Bali (Ubud), Indonesia · Cinema Paradiso · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayArtisticRetreat-style
Ireland
1 festival
Tier 2Apr 11, 2026
Dublin Smartphone Film Festival
Dublin, Ireland · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayBest AI short film category
Italy
3 festivals
Tier 1Mar 1, 2026
Rome AI Festival
Rome, Italy · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayEuropean premiereShorts
Tier 1Oct 13–17, 2026
Burano Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (BAIFF)
Venice (Burano), Italy · 2026
AI meets 7th art4th edition (per organiser)
Tier 1Apr 15, 2027
Milan AI Festival
Milan, Italy · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Feb 15, 2027Fees: $5–$15 / categoryFashion filmDesignNarrative shortVIA / Rome AI Festival
Japan
5 festivals
Tier 2Feb 9, 2026
Tokyo Film & Screenplay Awards
Tokyo, Japan · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayAI film category
Tier 1Feb 14–15, 2026
CROSSING SHIBUYA AI Film Competition
Tokyo, Japan · 2026
Shibuya showcase
Tier 2Feb 20–23, 2026
Kyoto Cinematica Film Festival
Kyoto, Japan · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayBest AI film category
Tier 1Mar 12–13, 2026
WAiFF Kyoto: World AI Film Festival
Kyoto, Japan · 2026
Japan expansionCinematic AI
Tier 1Apr 25, 2026
AI Film Festival Japan (AI-FJ) × LOOP 2126
Tokyo (Shinjuku/Kabukicho), Japan · Outdoor LED mega-screen · 2026
Sci-fiSpectacleOutdoor screening
Mexico
3 festivals
Tier 2Mar 20–28, 2026
MICMXIFF
Mexico City, Mexico · 2026
Legacy festivalExperimentalAI category
Tier 2Jul 14–17, 2026Dates TBC
Festival Internacional de Cine con Medios Alternativos (FICMA)
Mexico City, Mexico · 2026
New NarrativesAI category
Tier 1Oct 14–21, 2026
Las Flores Web3 Film Festival
Mexico City, Mexico · 2026
Web3 + AIHybrid
Netherlands
1 festival
Tier 1Jun 26–28, 2026
AI Film Fest Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands · Pathé Cinema Noord / Droog Gallery · 2026
Utopian vs dystopian futures
New Zealand
1 festival
Tier 1Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2026Dates TBC
1 Minute AI Film Festival Aotearoa
Auckland, New Zealand · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayWatchlistAuckland AI Summit recurring
Nigeria
1 festival
Tier 1Oct 1–31, 2026
Naija Artificial Intelligence Film Festival (NAIFF)
Lagos, Nigeria · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDedicated AI-native focusWest Africa
Philippines
1 festival
Tier 2Jan 1 – Mar 16, 2026
UUCP Film Fest
Dumaguete, Philippines · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayBest AI Short CategorySE Asia Hub
Poland
1 festival
Tier 1Feb 28, 2026
On Art AI
Warsaw, Poland · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayAI-nativePoland hub
Russia
2 festivals
Tier 1Mar 13–14, 2026
MyFilm48 (Generator Conference)
Moscow, Russia · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayATOM MuseumProfessional AI cinema hub
Tier 1Jun 6, 2026
Neuro Masters Awards Ceremony
Moscow, Russia · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayInternational hub
Singapore
1 festival
Tier 2Jan 23, 2026
Singapore Film and Script Festival
Singapore, Singapore · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayAI-Crafted Film Category
South Africa
1 festival
Tier 2Jan 29–30, 2026
Glow International Film Festival
Cape Town, South Africa · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayBest AI Film Category
South Korea
5 festivals
Tier 1Feb 21, 2026
Korea Artificial Intelligence Cinema Festival (KACF)
Seoul, South Korea · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewaySouth Korea national hub
Tier 1Mar 6–7, 2026
World AI Film Festival (WAiFF) — Seoul
Seoul, South Korea · Lotte World Tower · 2026
Qualifier for CannesCorporate-backed
Tier 1Jun 28, 2026
Seoul International AI Film Festival (SIAFF)
Seoul, South Korea · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayGovernment-backedGala
Tier 1Dec 3–5, 2026
Busan International AI Film Festival
Busan, South Korea · Busan Cinema Center · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayFees: FreeFree entry$3,000 audience awardSeparate from BIFF
Tier 1May 30–31, 2027
Seoul International AI Film Festival (SIAFF)
Seoul (Gangnam), South Korea · enTravel Cultural Complex · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewaySixth editionDirector talkGala screening
Spain
2 festivals
Tier 1Mar 29, 2026
AI Movie Awards (AIMA)
Mallorca, Spain · 2026
Platform: FesthomeMediterranean AI hubNetworking
Tier 1Jun 1–30, 2027Dates TBC
Sin Cámara (AI Short Film Festival)
Online, Spain · 2027
Deadline: May 5, 2027Spanish-language≤3 minSpain + Latin AmericaSecond edition
Switzerland
3 festivals
Tier 1Jul 7–10, 2026
AI for Good Film Festival
Geneva, Switzerland · 2026
UN/ITU SummitSocial goodPolicyUN
Tier 1Oct 27, 2026
AI Media Award (AMA)
Dübendorf, Switzerland · 2026
Deadline: Aug 31, 2026Zurich hubAdvertising + narrativeSmile Swiss Influence Award
Tier 1Jun 21–25, 2027
AI for Good Film Festival
Geneva, Switzerland · 2027
Films completed between 1 Sep 2026 and 1 May 2027
Deadline: May 1, 2027Fees: FreeUN/ITU1–10 minSpeaker pass to Summit
Taiwan
1 festival
Tier 1Nov 20, 2026Dates TBC
CSFCCA International AI Film Festival
Taipei, Taiwan · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Sept 30, 2026Golden Mars Grand Prize≥50% AI-shaped20+ categories
Thailand
1 festival
Tier 2Feb 13, 2026
Bangkok Movie Awards (BMA)
Bangkok, Thailand · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayBest AI film category
Türkiye
1 festival
Tier 1Dec 7–9, 2026
Türkiye International AI Film Festival (TAIFF)
Istanbul, Türkiye · 2026
Categories across AI director, cinematography, editing, sound, music, VFX, animation and documentary
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Nov 1, 2026Third editionUp to 2 works per entrantPrior awards OK
UAE
3 festivals
Tier 1Jan 9–11, 2026
1 Billion Followers Summit | AI Film Award
Dubai, UAE · 2026
Creator economyPrize pool (TBC)
Tier 2Apr 7–8, 2026
Dubai AI Festival (Industry Event)
Dubai, UAE · 2026
Industry eventScreenings (sometimes)B2B
Tier 1Jan 8–10, 2027
1 Billion Followers Summit | AI Film Award
Dubai, UAE · 2027
Award attached to the 1 Billion Followers Summit; confirm whether a 2027 open call is published before entering
Large published cash prize (prior cycle)7–10 min typicalConfirm 2027 call
Uganda
1 festival
Tier 1Dec 12, 2026
African AI Film Festival (Uganda)
Kampala, Uganda · 2026
African and African-diaspora AI storytelling
Platform: FilmFreewayInaugural editionCompanion screening to Hollywood showcaseAfrican AI Arts & Culture Institute
UK
5 festivals
Tier 1Jan 25, 2026
Bionic Awards (Showcase)
London, UK · 2026
Creative AI showcase
Tier 1Feb 6, 2026
01 A.I. New Media Festival & Awards
Online, UK · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDigital artsTicketed showcase
Tier 2Feb 7, 2026
London-Worldwide Comedy Short Film Festival
London, UK · 2026
Platform: EventbriteAI comedy category
Tier 1Mar 5, 2026
Bionic Awards (Awards Night)
London, UK · Rich Mix (Shoreditch) · 2026
CommercialAdvertisingMusic videoAwards night
Tier 2Jun 17–26, 2026
Raindance Film Festival
London, UK · 2026
Legacy festivalImmersiveXR
Ukraine
1 festival
Tier 1Sept 11–12, 2026
NeoCinema AI Film Festival
Uzhhorod, Ukraine · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayAI video clipsUkraine hub
United Kingdom
4 festivals
Tier 1Nov 14–15, 2026
AI London Film Festival
London, United Kingdom · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Oct 7, 2026Two-day London AI festival
Tier 1Nov 24, 2026
World AI Film Festival (WAiFF) — London
London, United Kingdom · 2026
UK-based creators; five winners advance to WAiFF Cannes 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Nov 17, 2026WAiFF regionalUK creatorsFeeds Cannes 2027
Tier 1May 20, 2027
UK Film AI Awards
London, United Kingdom · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Nov 30, 2026London awards ceremonyEarly deadline Nov 2026
Tier 1Jun 15, 2027
MetaMorph AI Film & Music Award
London, United Kingdom · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: May 8, 202715 categories≥50% AI-assistedNo cash prize
USA
22 festivals
Tier 1Jan 8–9, 2026
AI Global Film Festival (LifeArt)
Los Angeles, USA · 2026
Platform: FesthomeAwards galaHuman-centric
Tier 1Jan 10–11, 2026
Silicon Valley AI Film Festival (SVAIFF)
San Jose, USA · City hall rotunda · 2026
Tech industryEthicsPanels on copyright
Tier 1Jan 25, 2026
AI International Film Festival (Hollywood)
Los Angeles, USA · 2026
Platform: EventbriteRecurring seriesFlagshipCinematic AI
Tier 1Feb 19, 2026
Hollywood AI Short Film Awards
Los Angeles, USA · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayEmerging creators
Tier 1Apr 17–18, 2026
Chicago AI Film Festival
Chicago, USA · Arts centre cinema · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayExperimentalUniversity-backed
Tier 1Apr 26, 2026
Dasein AI Film Festival
San Francisco, USA · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayPhilosophicalSilicon Valley
Tier 1Apr 29, 2026
AI Film Awards - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, USA · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayBroadcast techVFXIndustry tools
Tier 1May 29–31, 2026
Seattle AI Film Festival
Seattle, USA · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayWorkshopsOpen sourceEngineer-creators
Tier 1Jun 1–30, 2026Dates TBC
AIF 2026: Runway AI Festival
New York & Los Angeles, USA · 2026
RunwayMLHighly competitiveScreenings
Tier 2Jun 3–14, 2026
Tribeca Festival
New York, USA · 2026
Legacy festivalCreator economy
Tier 1Sept 12 – Oct 10, 2026
Token AI Film Festival
Chicago, USA · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Aug 31, 2026Fees: FreeNonprofitDisclosure required$250 category awards3–15 min
Tier 1Sept 24, 2026
Red Rocks AI Film Festival
Utah (St. George), USA · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayElectric Theater Center
Tier 1Oct 7–8, 2026
CLOWD AI Film Festival
Glendale (Los Angeles), USA · Alex Theatre · 2026
Narrative AI films with meaningful human–AI collaboration; theme winners + Grand Prize
Platform: HiikeDeadline: Aug 24, 2026Fees: Paid tiers on HiikeHuman–AI collaborationCash prizesRAD TVMin 75% AI visuals1:30–20 min
Tier 1Oct 14–15, 2026
Neu Wave AI Film Festival
Los Angeles, USA · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Aug 31, 2026Industry panelsVertical microdrama prizeByteDance / ElevenLabs / Higgsfield
Tier 1Nov 21, 2026
African AI Film Festival (Hollywood)
Los Angeles (Hollywood), USA · Live + streamed showcase · 2026
African and African-diaspora AI storytelling
Platform: FilmFreewayKey jurors: Amira Sayed, Joan Kabugu, T.J. Seaman, Pauline NabbosaInaugural editionAfrican & diaspora AI cinemaAI ethics disclosureFree for Africa-based filmmakersUganda screening 12 Dec 2026
Tier 1Dec 1–31, 2026Dates TBC
LAAIMPA — Los Angeles AI Motion Pictures Awards
Los Angeles, USA · 2026
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Dec 20, 2026Fees: Free or ~$10 (confirm at checkout)Monthly cycleDigital laurelsShorts + features + trailers
Tier 1Feb 13, 2027
Hollywood AI Short Film Awards (HASFA)
Los Angeles (West Hollywood), USA · London West Hollywood Screening Room · 2027
AI short films completed on or after 1 Jan 2024
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Jan 11, 2027Fees: $25–$55 / categoryCash prizesUp to 22 minEmerging creators
Tier 1Mar 29–30, 2027
World AI Film Festival (WAiFF) — Los Angeles
Los Angeles, USA · 2027
Regional edition; top five advance to WAiFF Cannes 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Jan 20, 2027WAiFF regionalFeeds Cannes finaleVerticalXR
Tier 1Apr 20, 2027
AI TALENTS NEW YORK
New York, USA · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayNew York showcase
Tier 1Apr 23, 2027
Filmboard Film & AI Awards
Burbank, USA · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Oct 3, 2026Conventional + AI-assistedBurbank ceremony
Tier 1Apr 25, 2027
Dasein AI Film Festival
San Francisco, USA · Upcider · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Apr 18, 2027Fees: $32–$40Second editionPrefer ≤5 minUp to 15 min
Tier 1Jul 16–18, 2027
AI Cinema Festival NYC
New York, USA · New York Hilton Midtown · 2027
Platform: FilmFreewayDeadline: Jun 20, 2027Not a prompt contestCinema-first
Wales
1 festival
Tier 1Sept 3–10, 2026
Metadisruption AI Art & Design Festival
Online, Wales · 2026
Digital art focusWales hub
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