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AI Film & Ads Awards Venice 2026
KM Universe DMCC — Dr Jacques Durand, Devy Man
The Venice edition of the KM Universe AI Film & Ads Awards lands at Sabia Venice on the Lido — the same stretch of sand that hosts the Venice Film Festival — on September 3, 2026. Regular deadline Aug 26. Nine categories including AI Short Film, AI Long Film, AI Documentary, AI Movie Series, AI Vertical Series, Advertising & Commercials, and the AI Heritage Challenge Venice 2026. If you want an AI film credit that lists Venice in the byline, this is the closest you will get in 2026.
Prize
Crystal Brain Award + Venice screening
- ›Screening at Sabia Venice on the Lido
- ›Crystal Brain Award trophy
- ›Third-edition international AI film festival circuit
- ›Multiple category winners across 9 tracks
AI Tools Allowed
- ✓any AI tools
- ✓100% AI-generated preferred
Eligibility
Open globally to AI-generated and AI-enhanced films and advertisements
Entry Fee
Paid submission via FilmFreeway (tiered)
Categories
short filmFeatureDocumentarymusic videoverticalAdvertisingcommercialsheritage
Key Dates
Submissions openApril 28, 2026
DeadlineAugust 26, 2026
Festival / EventSeptember 3, 2026
LocationLido di Venezia, Italy
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