MIT Global AI Film Hack 2026 — Open Your Eyes

MIT Global AI Film Hack

Annual MIT-founded global AI filmmaking hackathon. 2026 theme: Open Your Eyes. Virtual event with in-person kickoffs at Cinequest & SXSW, Finale Summit & Festival at MIT April 18-19. Films must use 1+ AI tool/model from creative partners (free credits provided).

Prize

$10,000+ Production Support for Best Film

Best Film: $10k+ valued production support to develop into a feature
Free AI tool credits from creative partners
Finale Summit & Festival at MIT

Who can enter

Open globally. Films must use at least one AI tool or model from creative partners.

AI tools allowed

Any AI toolsCreative partner tools with free credits

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AI Global Film Festival — LifeArt

LifeArt Festival

International AI film platform with IMDb-qualifying credits and judges from Netflix, National Geographic and Apple TV. Accepts AI films, documentaries, music videos, advertising and AI-assisted post-production. Final deadline 9 October 2026, notifications 1 November 2026.

🎞️ Short Film📽️ Feature🗺️ Documentary🪩 Music Video

PrizeVerified Sep 8, 2026

IMDb Official Selection + Media Promotion

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WAIFF Buenos Aires 2026 — World AI Film Festival Argentina

World AI Film Festival (WAIFF) with the City of Buenos Aires

WAIFF's first Argentina edition, run with the City of Buenos Aires government as part of TecWeek 2026. Open only to Argentine nationals and legal residents; entries must be in Spanish with English subtitles. The Grand Prize winner represents Argentina on WAIFF's Road to Cannes at the April 2027 finale.

🎞️ Short Film🎠 Animation🗺️ Documentary

PrizeVerified Sep 26, 2026

Grand Prize entry into WAIFF Road to Cannes, screened at Cannes April 2027

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AI Global Film Festival | Lifeart

LifeArt

The AI Global Film Festival celebrates AI-driven creativity in film, art and music, offering IMDb-certified festival recognition and a certificate of official selection. Standard deadline was 1 August and late 20 August 2026; the final deadline is 9 October 2026, with notifications on 1 November 2026.

🎞️ Short Film📽️ Feature

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Various awards for outstanding AI-driven projects

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