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.

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

Who can enter

Open globally; films under 10 minutes incorporating AI in text, audio, or video

AI tools allowed

Any AI tool

Tagged

middle east, uae, dubai, expo city, government backed

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