Indywood International AI Cinefest (IIAC) 2026

Indywood

India's marquee AI cinema festival — premiered March 25, 2026 at Ocean Blue Theatre, Kochi. Required at least 70% AI in the filmmaking process across narrative, doc, animation, and experimental works.

Prize

Festival selection + recognition

Official selection at IIAC Kochi
Trophies and certificates
Recognition across Indywood's global circuit

Who can enter

Films completed after Jan 1, 2023. Max two works per filmmaker. Up to 30 minutes including credits.

AI tools allowed

any AI tool — 70% AI usage required

Tagged

india, kochi, indywood, 2026

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Open

Oct 10, 2026

Deadline

AIMA London 2026 – AI Movie Awards London

AIMA in collaboration with JD Media

AIMA jumps from Mallorca to the prestigious IET London for its first-ever UK edition — November 7–8, 2026. This edition expands AIMA beyond film into Art Image, Art Motion, Ads, and Music. Submissions run June 15 to October 10, 2026.

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JIFF World AI Cinema Competition 2027 — Jaipur

Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF)

Jaipur International Film Festival's World AI Cinema Competition, hosted during JIFF Jan 8–12, 2027. Deadlines: early bird Aug 15, late Oct 15, extended Nov 15, final Dec 5, 2026. Nomination lists are published Nov 5, Dec 5 and Dec 21, 2026 (Dec 21 is the final list, not the submission deadline). Categories include AI Student Film, AI Short, Feature, Documentary, Animation, Music Video and AI Screenplay. Open to filmmakers, students and creators from all continents. Verified on jiffindia.org Sep 19, 2026.

🎞️ Short Film📽️ Feature🫧 Experimental🎠 Animation

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Open

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Berlin AI Film Festival (2nd Edition)

Berlin AI Film Festival

Second edition of the Berlin AI film festival accepting both 100% AI-generated films and hybrid works with meaningful AI integration. Low entry fees ($10–$40 depending on deadline tier). Event February 16–17, 2027.

🎞️ Short Film📽️ Feature🫧 Experimental🎠 Animation

PrizeVerified Oct 5, 2026

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