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Expo AI Film Festival Dubai 2027
Expo City Dubai / Dubai Film & TV Commission
Dubai's official government-backed AI film festival, hosted at the Expo City venue. Best AI Short Film category accepting films under 10 minutes built with AI tools across script, image, video, or sound. Earlybird May 14, final deadline January 21, 2027, event March 2027.
Submission deadline
January 21, 2027
241 days remaining
Prize
Official Expo City Dubai screening + government-backed recognition
- ›Best AI Short Film award
- ›Live screening at Expo City Dubai
- ›Industry exposure across the UAE creative economy
AI Tools Allowed
- ✓Any AI tool
Eligibility
Open globally; films under 10 minutes incorporating AI in text, audio, or video
Entry Fee
Tiered — Earlybird through Final on FilmFreeway
Categories
Short FilmAI-generated
Key Dates
Submissions openMay 14, 2026
DeadlineJanuary 21, 2027
Festival / EventMarch 18, 2027
LocationDubai, UAE
Apply on official site →
Opens www.aifilmfest.ae/
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