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HeyGen Film Contests 2026
HeyGen specializes in AI avatar and talking head video generation — useful for documentary-style AI films, interview recreations, and narrative films featuring consistent human characters.
9 open now·4 coming soon
Also Accepts HeyGen
These contests accept any AI tools — HeyGen included.
Runway AI Festival 2026
Runway
$135,000+ Total Prize Pool
Due Apr 27, 2026
LifeArt Festival AI Film Festival
LifeArt Festival
Various awards including IMDb Recognition
Due May 1, 2026
AI for Good Film Festival 2026
ITU / UN AI for Good
Official UN Selection + Geneva Screening
Due May 1, 2026
MetaMorph AI Award 2026
MetaMorph
TBA (sponsored by Timbaland's Stage Zero)
Due May 17, 2026
REPLY AI FILM FESTIVAL 2026
Reply
€30,000+ Total Prize Pool
Due Jun 1, 2026
AI Global Film Festival — LifeArt
LifeArt Festival
IMDb Official Selection + Media Promotion
Due Jun 12, 2026
BAIFF — Burano AI Film Festival (4th Edition)
BAIFF
BAIFF Trophy (no cash prizes)
Due Jun 15, 2026
AI Film Fest Monaco 2026
AI Film Fest Monaco
$10,000
Due Dec 31, 2026