+RAIN Film Festival 2026 — Barcelona

Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF)

Europe's first university-run AI film festival. Films using AI in their creative process, screened at UPF Poblenou and CCCB Theatre. Also shown at Sónar+D. Jury Award €3,000 + Audience Award €2,000. Closed March 8.

Prize

€5,000 Total (Jury + Audience Awards)

Jury Award: €3,000
Audience Award: €2,000
All selected filmmakers: €250 + travel/accommodation
Screening at Sónar+D

Who can enter

Closed

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools in creative process; EU AI Act compliance required

Tagged

barcelona, spain, europe, academic, sonar d, eu ai act, closed

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