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World AI Film Festival — Los Angeles 2026
Institut EuropIA / WAIFF
The US edition of the World AI Film Festival hits LA October 10-11 — and the top 5 films advance straight to the WAIFF Cannes 2027 Grand Finale at the Palais des Festivals. Nine categories (Live Action Short, Feature, Animated, Doc, Vertical, Music Video, Ad, AR/VR/XR, Gaming) means almost any AI film fits. This is your Cannes pipeline.
Submission deadline
September 30, 2026
29 days remaining
Prize
Advance to WAIFF Cannes 2027 Grand Finale
- ›Top 5 films advance to Cannes 2027
- ›Screening at Emerson LA Media Center
- ›9 competition categories
AI Tools Allowed
- ✓Any AI tool
Eligibility
Global, 13+
Entry Fee
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Categories
Live Action ShortFeatureAnimatedDocumentaryVerticalMusic VideoAdvertisementAR/VR/XRGaming
Key Dates
Submissions openJune 1, 2026
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026
Festival / EventOctober 10, 2026
LocationLos Angeles, California, USA
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