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AI film festivals

The festivals made for films generated or assisted by AI — when they close, what they cost to enter, what they pay out and what they ask you to declare.

12 festivals · 8 free to enter · Checked 2026-10-07

North America

Runway AI Film Festival — New York, United States · Free · deadline to be announced
World AI Film Festival USA (Los Angeles) — Los Angeles, United States · From $15 · next deadline 30 Nov 2026 · qualifies for WAIFF Cannes Grand Finale 2027

Europe

Reply AI Film Festival — Venice, Italy · Free · deadline to be announced
WAIFF London — London, United Kingdom · Paid · deadline to be announced · qualifies for WAIFF Cannes Grand Finale 2027
Burano Artificial Intelligence Film Festival — Burano (Venice), Italy · Paid · expected deadline 15 Jun 2027
We Are Human Festival — Paris, France · Free · expected deadline 30 Sep 2027
AI London Film Festival — London, United Kingdom · From $15 · next deadline 7 Oct 2026
Artefact AI Film Festival — Paris, France · Free · next deadline 2 Dec 2026

Online

Chroma Awards — Online, Online · Free · expected deadline 31 Dec 2026
Curious Refuge AI Horror Film Competition — Online, Online · Free · next deadline 9 Oct 2026

Asia

IFFI Goa AI Film Festival — Goa, India · Free · expected deadline 31 Aug 2027
Inspiring Asia Micro Film Festival (Best AI Film Award) — Manila, Philippines · Free · expected deadline 6 Jul 2027

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