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AI Animation Contests & Festivals
Competitions specifically for AI-generated animation — from 2D character animation to fully synthetic worlds. Tools like Runway, Kling, and Pika are reshaping the format.
11 open now·1 coming soon·14 closed
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BAIFF — Burano AI Film Festival (4th Edition)
BAIFF
BAIFF Trophy (no cash prizes)
Due Jun 15, 2026
AI Artist Festival — 5th Season 2026
AI Artist Festival
Festival laurels + community recognition
Due Jun 30, 2026
Gyeongsangbuk-do International AI/Metaverse Film Festival (GAMFF) 2026
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Cash prizes + festival selection
Due Jun 30, 2026
BAIFF — Burano Artificial Intelligence Film Festival
BAIFF Association (Venice, Italy)
Jury, honorary, and category awards (cash + screening)
Due Jul 1, 2026
AIMagica AI Film Festival 2026
AIMagica
Awards + distribution opportunities
Due Jul 2, 2026
BLACK AI FEST — International A.I Film Academy Festival & Awards
International A.I Film Academy
BLAI Academy Awards across 21 categories
Due Jul 15, 2026
Austin AI Film Festival 2026 (2nd Annual)
Austin AIFF
Cash prizes + festival screening
Due Aug 15, 2026
Artificial Intelligence Media Festival (AIMF) 2026
AIMF (501c3)
Festival selection + laurels + LA screening
Due Aug 15, 2026
AI ZONE International AI Film Festival 2026
AI ZONE
Cash award for Best AI Mini Movie + official laurels
Due Sep 30, 2026
Berlin AI Film Festival (2nd Edition)
Berlin AI Film Festival
TBA
Due Dec 31, 2026
Runway Hundred Film Fund
Runway
$5,000–$1,000,000+ per project
Due Dec 31, 2026