WAIMF — World AI Movie Festival 2026 (Marbella)

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Inaugural edition of the World AI Movie Festival, a live screening and awards event for AI-generated and hybrid AI filmmaking. It runs 7–8 October 2026 at the Red Dog Cinema in Puerto Banús, Marbella, with an international jury of producers, directors and VFX professionals.

Prize

WAIMF Grand Prix ($500 + Crystal Trophy) plus nine category awards

WAIMF Grand Prix: cash prize and trophy
Best Sci-Fi, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Thriller-Horror, Action-Adventure, Fantasy, Music Clip
Talent Award
Official selection laurels, winner certificates and partner gifts

Who can enter

Open worldwide to filmmakers, artists, production companies and studios. Minimum running time 4 minutes including credits, completed after 1 January 2025. Fully AI-generated and hybrid works both eligible; no premiere requirement. English subtitles required for non-English films.

AI tools allowed

Any AI tools

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