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Neu Wave AI Film Festival 2026

Neu Wave (Hollywood)

Hollywood is finally taking AI cinema seriously — Neu Wave puts your film in front of the mainstream Professional Film Industry, but only if you make the July 1 cutoff. Neu Wave AI Film Festival's October 14–15 Hollywood Gala (timed to LA Tech Week) screens the top 5 projects to industry executives, agents, and producers. Categories include AI Long Film (10+ minutes), AI TV Commercial, AI Music Video, Experimental, and a 2-minute Vertical Drama (Topview.ai required). Films must be made with AI and submitted via private link.

Submission deadline
July 1, 2026
28 days remaining
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Prize
Hollywood Gala screening at LA Tech Week + industry exposure
  • Top 5 projects screened at the Hollywood Gala October 14–15, 2026
  • Exposure to mainstream professional film industry during LA Tech Week
  • Recognition across AI Long Film, AI TV Commercial, AI Music Video, Experimental, and Vertical Drama categories
AI Tools Allowed
  • Any AI tool
  • Topview.ai (required for the 2-minute vertical drama category)
Eligibility

Open globally. Films must be made with AI. Must be fully completed prior to submission. Must be submitted with a private link (Vimeo, YouTube, FilmFreeway, self-hosted).

Entry Fee
Varies by category
Categories
AI Long FilmAI Short FilmCommercialMusic VideoExperimentalVertical Drama
Key Dates
DeadlineJuly 1, 2026
Festival / EventOctober 14, 2026
LocationHollywood, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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