Slamdance Film Festival — DIG (AI Films Encouraged) 2027

Slamdance

The legendary indie festival Tarantino and Russo Brothers came up through is actively encouraging AI-made films in its DIG category. Winner package includes the $25,000 AGBO Fellowship from the Russo Brothers plus a Utopia theatrical distribution deal — one of the most career-defining wins in indie cinema. Deadline October 6.

Prize

$25,000 AGBO Fellowship + Utopia distribution deal

$25k AGBO Fellowship — Russo Brothers studio office + mentorship
Utopia traditional theatrical distribution deal for grand prize winner
Slamdance 2027 festival selection

Who can enter

Open globally; AI-made films strongly encouraged in DIG category

AI tools allowed

Any AI tool

Tagged

indie, distribution deal, mentorship, usa, prestigious, russo brothers

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