Entries are closed — judging is under way.
The organizer expects to announce the results on November 6, 2026.
DISRUPT AI Film Festival 2026
DISRUPT AI Film Festival 2026 is a film festival organized by TBWA Australia. Submissions closed on October 16, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
DISRUPT AI Film Festival explores the theme “Humans and Their Tools” through Australian-made films using generative AI. Selected work is presented through an in-person Melbourne gala, a Sydney screening and online sharing.
Who Can Enter?
Open only to participants in Australia.
Eligibility details: Applicants must be Australian-based, regardless of nationality, and submitted films must be Australian-made.
- Participant types
- Creator, Student
- Entry fee
- Free to enter.
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to Multimodal AIGC. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Festival awards including a Grand Prix; no verified cash prize pool stated on the reviewed official pages. Festival awards + Grand Prix
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- June 15, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 16, 2026
- Results announced
- November 6, 2026
- Event dates
- November 18, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Core creative elements must use generative AI. Traditional editing is allowed. Entrants must disclose tools, sample prompts and the human-in-the-loop process.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Short films under 3 minutes, long films 3–15 minutes, or student films under 3 minutes; disclose AI tools, sample prompts and human creative involvement.
Source Verification
Verified via official source
We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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