Aotearoa 1 Minute AI Film Festival 2026

NZ Film Commission, NZ On Air, Te Māngai Pāho, Kōawa Studios

New Zealand’s first dedicated AI film festival — NZ$2,000 in prizes for 1-minute AI-assisted films, supported by the NZ Film Commission and NZ On Air. Finalists screened at the AI and Creativity Summit in Auckland.

Prize

NZ$2,000 in prizes (Panel + People’s Choice)

NZ$1,000 Panel Prize (NZ entrants only)
NZ$1,000 People’s Choice Award
Screening at AI and Creativity Summit, Auckland (May 5, 2026)
International Award for non-NZ entries (non-cash)

Who can enter

Open globally; cash prizes restricted to Aotearoa NZ residents. Films must be 1 minute (max 2 with credits).

AI tools allowed

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new zealand, aotearoa, auckland, 1 minute, free entry, government backed

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