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Cannes Film Awards 2027 — New AI Category
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 26, 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.
Submission deadline
May 1, 2027
341 days remaining
Prize
$1K+ cash, $25K+ partner & promotional awards
- ›New AI Film category
- ›VR / Games / 360° video categories
- ›Cannes laurel + promotional package
- ›Awards distributed June 26, 2027
AI Tools Allowed
- ✓All AI tools
- ✓Any model
- ✓Hybrid welcome
Eligibility
Open internationally. Films using AI in a meaningful capacity may enter the AI category.
Entry Fee
Tiered via FilmFreeway
Categories
ai-filmvrgames360-videoshortFeature
Key Dates
Submissions openJanuary 1, 2026
DeadlineMay 1, 2027
Festival / EventJune 26, 2027
LocationCannes, France
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