Chicago AI Film Festival 2026 (Playground Pastime)

Name: Chicago AI Film Festival 2026 (Playground Pastime)
Start: 2026-04-01
End: 2026-04-01
Location: Chicago, IL

Playground Pastime

Chicago's first AI film festival, produced by Playground Pastime, with a Spring 2026 live showcase celebrating underrepresented voices in AI filmmaking. Extended submission deadline closed January 31, 2026.

Prize

Festival selection + digital distribution exposure

›Live Chicago screening
›Featured across Playground Pastime YouTube and socials
›Festival winner recognition

AI Tools Allowed

✓any AI tool

Eligibility

Open to AI artists worldwide; emphasis on underrepresented communities

Entry Fee

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