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Experimental AI Film Contests & Festivals
The frontier of AI filmmaking. Competitions that celebrate boundary-pushing work — non-narrative, abstract, hybrid, and formally inventive AI films.
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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
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
01 A.I. | New Media | Experimental | Digital Arts Film Festival (UK)
Unrestricted View — Hen & Chickens Theatre, London
Laurels, screenings, and category awards
Due Aug 6, 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
AIGC for Future Global Challenge 2026
AIGC for Future
$10,000 Total Prize Pool
Due Aug 31, 2026
Silicon Valley AI Film Festival (SVAIFF) Awards 2026 — Dolby Theatre
SVAIFF
Festival selection + Dolby Theatre screening + industry exposure
Due Aug 31, 2026
Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Festival 2026
Sparknify
Sparknify Humanity Award $3,000 cash + entry-fee-funded expanding prize pool
Due Aug 31, 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