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Runway AI Festival 2026
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The world's largest AI film competition. Grand Prix $50K + 1M Runway credits. Films 3–15 min with generative video required. Screenings at Lincoln Center NYC and The Broad Stage LA.
Submission deadline
April 27, 2026
11 days remaining
Prize
$135,000+ Total Prize Pool
- ›$50,000 Grand Prix + 1M Runway credits
- ›$15,000 Gold + 500K Runway credits
- ›$10,000 Silver + 500K Runway credits
- ›Screened at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center (June 11)
- ›Screened at The Broad Stage, LA (June 18)
AI Tools Allowed
- ✓Runway Gen-3
- ✓Runway Gen-4
- ✓Any generative video tool
Eligibility
Open globally, 18+. Film category requires generative video use, 3–15 min.
Entry Fee
Free
Categories
Short FilmAnimationExperimentalAdvertisingCommercial
Key Dates
DeadlineApril 27, 2026
Festival / EventJune 11, 2026
LocationNew York & Los Angeles
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