First German AI Filmfestival — Biberach 2026

Marcel Barsotti (Curator), hosted by Tobias Meinhold

Germany finally has its own AI film festival — €2,000 prize pool, curated by Europe's pioneering AI filmmaker/composer Marcel Barsotti, hosted at Schrannenstrasse Biberach Oct 28–Nov 1. Two categories: Shorty (≤15 min) and Sixty (up to 60 min). AI must be a substantial part of production. Final deadline: Aug 31, 2026.

Prize

€2,000 prize pool

Best Short (Shorty ≤15 min)
Best Long (Sixty ≤60 min)
Special mentions

Who can enter

Open worldwide. Films no older than two years. AI must play a significant role in production.

AI tools allowed

Any AI toolImage generationVideo generationAudio generationText generation

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germany, europe, biberach, ai cinema, festival, curated

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