Milan AI Festival — First Edition

VIA — Visual Innovation Awards

A new AI film and design competition in Milan with eight categories spanning fashion film, design, architecture and narrative shorts, from the team behind the Rome and Florence AI Festivals. Winners screen live in Milan on April 15, 2027.

Prize

Trophies and laurels across 8 categories plus a Best of Festival award; no stated cash prize

Regular deadline Dec 15, 2026; Late deadline Jan 15, 2027; Extended deadline Feb 15, 2027
Best of Festival trophy chosen across all 8 categories
Category trophy + laurel + Milan screening for each of 8 categories
Special Mentions for Direction, Visual Craft, Sound and Music, Production Design

Who can enter

Worldwide, 18+, projects completed after Jan 1, 2025; non-English films need English subtitles; Student Film category requires proof of enrollment

AI tools allowed

Any generative AI tool

Tagged

fashion film, design, architecture, Italy, VIA network, student film

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