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International AI Short Film Festival (IASFF)

IASFF Collective

A curated global showcase for decentralized cinema and human-AI collaborative narrative, screening biannually on YouTube and bridging raw AI technology with cinematic storytelling.

Prize

Official Selection and biannual YouTube screening
  • Awards: Best of the Fest, Most Innovative Prompt, Audience Choice
  • International Competition (open worldwide) and National Competition (India-based or diaspora filmmakers)
  • Screens on YouTube Dec 8-15, 2026; notification Nov 25
  • Statement of AI Labor required; max 30 minutes
  • Early Aug 25, standard Oct 10, late Oct 31, extended Nov 10, 2026

Who can enter

Open worldwide to human-AI collaborative narrative short films.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools.

Tagged

India, human ai collaboration, youtube screening

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