Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Festival 2026

Name: Sparknify Human vs. AI Film Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-30
End: 2026-09-30
Location: Global

Sparknify

Global short film competition bringing traditional filmmakers and AI creators together. Films explore one of seven core human emotions.

Prize

Sparknify Humanity Award $3,000 cash + entry-fee-funded expanding prize pool

US$3,000 Sparknify Humanity Award
Cash prize pool expands with entry fees
Global recognition and screening

Who can enter

Open to traditional filmmakers and AI creators globally. Films must express one of seven core emotions.

AI tools allowed

Any AI toolsHybrid AI + traditional

Tagged

cash prize, international, human vs ai, emotion

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