Cannes Film Awards 2027 — New AI Category

Name: Cannes Film Awards 2027 — New AI Category
Start: 2027-06-25
End: 2027-06-25
Location: Cannes, France

Cannes Film Awards

Cannes Film Awards just opened dedicated categories for AI films, VR, games, and 360° video for the very first time. Event date: June 25–27, 2027 on the Riviera. $1K+ cash and $25K+ in promotional/partner awards on the line. If you want a Cannes credit on an AI short, this is the cleanest entry point on the calendar.

Prize

$1K+ cash, $25K+ partner & promotional awards

New AI Film category
VR / Games / 360° video categories
Cannes laurel + promotional package
Event June 25–27, 2027

Who can enter

Open internationally. Films using AI in a meaningful capacity may enter the AI category.

AI tools allowed

All AI toolsAny modelHybrid welcome

Tagged

cannes, france, first time ai, prestige, 2027

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