AI Film Contests›2026 AI Horror Film Competition — Curious Refuge
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2026 AI Horror Film Competition — Curious Refuge
Curious Refuge + partner
The AI Horror Film Competition returns for its 4th year — the biggest cash pool yet, and the deadline is closer than you think. Halloween-week screening, community judged, and past winners have used it as a launchpad into Curious Refuge features. Fully AI, hybrid, whatever haunts you — bring it.
Submission deadline
October 20, 2026
49 days remaining
Prize
Cash prizes (~$9k+ historical pool)
- ›Cash prizes for top films
- ›Feature on Curious Refuge
- ›Community & jury judged
AI Tools Allowed
- ✓Any AI tool
- ✓Voice generation encouraged
Eligibility
Global
Entry Fee
Free
Categories
Short FilmHorror
Key Dates
Submissions openSeptember 1, 2026
DeadlineOctober 20, 2026
Festival / EventOctober 31, 2026
LocationOnline / Global
Apply on official site →
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