AI Film Contests›HKBU Future Film Fest 2026 (3F)
HKBU Future Film Fest 2026 (3F)
School of Creative Arts, Hong Kong Baptist University
$66,000 total prize pool at Hong Kong's newest AI-native film festival. Built on the legacy of the Global University Film Awards — the 'University Oscars' — 3F 2026 now includes an AI Shorts category worth USD 5,000 for Best AI Short plus USD 3,000 Jury Recommendation. Open to filmmakers 30 and under from any recognized post-secondary institution worldwide. Works must use generative AI as the core mechanism; live-action not substantially transformed by AI is prohibited.
- ›Narrative Shorts (Chinese-Language): Best Short USD 15,000
- ›Narrative Shorts (Non-Chinese-Language): Best Short USD 15,000
- ›Jury Recommendation Award: USD 10,000 each
- ›AI Shorts: Best AI Short USD 5,000
- ›AI Shorts: Jury Recommendation Award USD 3,000
- ✓any generative AI tool
Directors aged 30 or under as of Dec 31, 2026. Current students or alumni of recognized post-secondary institutions. Works completed after Jan 1, 2025. Deadline shown is best-effort estimate; confirm on FilmFreeway before submitting.
Opens filmfreeway.com/FutureFilmFest