World AI Film Festival (Cannes) 2027

Name: World AI Film Festival (Cannes) 2027
Start: 2027-04-06
End: 2027-04-06
Location: Cannes, France

WAIFF / Institut EuropIA

The Cannes grand finale of the World AI Film Festival's global circuit, bringing category winners from WAIFF's regional editions to the Palais des Festivals.

Prize

Official competition screenings at the Palais des Festivals; travel and accommodation benefits for winning entries

Earlybird Nov 15, 2026 (€15); regular Jan 31, 2027 (€30); final Feb 15, 2027 (€60)

Who can enter

Fully AI-assisted and hybrid films with significant creative AI use. Creators from countries with a designated WAIFF national edition must apply locally first.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools.

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