AI Film & Ads Awards — Venice

KM Universe DMCC

The AI Film Awards world tour hit the Venice Lido for its 3rd edition — six main categories (Short, Long, Animation, Video Clip, Documentary, Advertising) all requiring 100% AI-generated work, judged for the physical 'Crystal Brain' trophy. Now closed, but part of a global circuit that's also stopped in Cannes, Dubai, Marrakech, Paris, Bali, Hong Kong, and São Paulo.

Prize

Crystal Brain Award trophy per category + special jury recognitions

6 main competitive categories, each eligible for the Crystal Brain Award
Special Prize of the Jury awards activated based on submissions/partners
Winners attending in person receive the physical trophy on site

Who can enter

Open worldwide to filmmakers, advertisers, and brands using AI tools

AI tools allowed

Any generative AI tool (100% AI-generated required)

Tagged

venice, italy, europe, brand sponsored, world tour

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Jan 20, 2027

World AI Film Festival — Los Angeles 2026

Institut EuropIA / WAIFF

The US edition of the World AI Film Festival lands in Los Angeles in late March 2027 — and the top 5 films advance straight to the WAIFF Cannes 2027 Grand Finale at the Palais des Festivals. Nine categories (Live Action Short, Feature, Animated, Doc, Vertical, Music Video, Ad, AR/VR/XR, Gaming) means almost any AI film fits. This is your Cannes pipeline.

Short Film, Feature, Animation, Documentary

PrizeVerified Sep 26, 2026

Advance to WAIFF Cannes 2027 Grand Finale

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Dec 5, 2026

JIFF World AI Cinema Competition 2027 — Jaipur

Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF)

Jaipur International Film Festival's World AI Cinema Competition, hosted during JIFF Jan 8–12, 2027. Deadlines: early bird Aug 15, late Oct 15, extended Nov 15, final Dec 5, 2026. Nomination lists are published Nov 5, Dec 5 and Dec 21, 2026 (Dec 21 is the final list, not the submission deadline). Categories include AI Student Film, AI Short, Feature, Documentary, Animation, Music Video and AI Screenplay. Open to filmmakers, students and creators from all continents. Verified on jiffindia.org Sep 19, 2026.

Short Film, Feature, Experimental, Animation

PrizeVerified Sep 21, 2026

AI-competition prize amounts not stated on the official page; JIFF main festival awards list up to ₹50,00,000, subject to government support

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43 days left

Dec 5, 2026

Jaipur International Film Festival — World AI Cinema Competition

Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF)

A dedicated AI competition within the 19th Jaipur International Film Festival, open to AI-driven and AI-assisted storytelling across all formats, genres and languages.

Short Film, Feature, Documentary, Animation

PrizeVerified Sep 28, 2026

Best Film and Special Jury Mention across AI categories

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