Rome AI Festival (RAIF) 2026 — 3rd Edition

Name: Rome AI Festival (RAIF) 2026 — 3rd Edition
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Cinema Adriano, Rome, Italy

Rome AI Festival by VIA (Festival Director Riccardo Vincenzi)

Third edition of Rome's generative-AI film and photography festival, screening at Cinema Adriano on September 19, 2026. Short films up to 20 minutes that use generative AI as a significant creative component compete for awards including Best AI Narrative Short, Documentary, Experimental, Animation, Music Video, Branded Content and Best Italian AI.

Submission deadline

September 10, 2026

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Prize

RAIF awards across 7 categories + Escape.ai Best of Fest distribution

›Best AI Narrative Short Film
›Best AI Documentary (by JamesDrake Media)
›Best AI Experimental Short Film
›Best AI Animation
›Best AI Music Video
›Best AI Branded / Commercial Content
›Best Italian AI
›Winners may be featured on the Rome AI Festival channel on Escape.ai for 12 months

AI Tools Allowed

✓Any generative AI tools (100-300 word AI statement required)

Eligibility

Open worldwide, 18+. Short films up to 20 minutes including credits, completed after January 1, 2024; generative AI must be a significant creative component; non-English films need English subtitles. Late deadline September 10, 2026.

Entry Fee

From $9 (Creator Pass via raif.it.com; see FilmFreeway for current tier)