AI Toronto Film Awards

A one-night Toronto screening and awards show for films where AI had a traceable part in the writing, images, voice, score or edit. Selected films screen on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Main Hall Space for Events, 1533 The Queensway, followed by director Q&As and an audience vote.

Prize

Eight awards including Best AI Film (grand prize) and Audience Choice; no cash prize stated

Best AI Film (grand prize), Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Cinematography, The Cut (best editing), Best Sound Design, Best AI Visual Craft, Audience Choice

Who can enter

Any genre, fiction or documentary, made on or after January 1, 2024; 40 minutes or under; MP4 or MOV at 1080p or higher; English or English-subtitled; submitters must say exactly where AI was used.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tool.

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canada, toronto

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