New Technologies AI Film Festival 2026

Name: New Technologies AI Film Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-06
End: 2026-09-06
Location: International

New Technologies AI Film Festival

A $2,000 custom AI Statuette and a global stage where cinema meets generative AI. Extended deadline September 1, event September 6. The New Technologies AI Film Festival is a celebration of creativity and innovation showcasing short films, experimental works and artistic visions that explore how algorithms and imagination shape the future of storytelling. Winners take home a one-of-a-kind statuette and a limited-edition winner's set featuring their name and work title.

Prize

$2,000 USD custom AI Statuette + limited-edition winner's merchandise set

Custom-designed New Technologies AI Statuette — valued at $2,000 USD
Limited-edition winner's set featuring high-quality merchandise with the winner's name and work title
Official festival screening on September 6, 2026
Global recognition across the AI film festival circuit

Who can enter

Open globally to AI-generated and AI-enhanced short films, experimental works and artistic visions.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools accepted in the AI category; a non-AI category is also available

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Prize

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