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AI Documentary Contests & Festivals
Competitions for AI-assisted documentaries — films that use generative AI for visuals, narration, or reconstruction while exploring real-world subjects.
9 open now·2 coming soon·8 closed
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AI Global Film Festival — LifeArt
LifeArt Festival
IMDb Official Selection + Media Promotion
Due Jun 12, 2026
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
BAIFF — Burano Artificial Intelligence Film Festival
BAIFF Association (Venice, Italy)
Jury, honorary, and category awards (cash + screening)
Due Jul 1, 2026
AI for the Future Festival — HLPF Edition 2026
AI for the Future
Selection screened at UN HLPF event in NYC
Due Jul 1, 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
AI for the Future Festival — UNGA / Climate Week 2026
AI for the Future
Selection screened at UNGA / Climate Week NYC
Due Sep 1, 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