BLACKAIFEST 2027 — International AI Film Academy Festival & Awards
BLACKAIFEST 2027 — International AI Film Academy Festival & Awards is a film festival organized by Mighty Jot Ltd / Realtime International Film Festival. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is July 1, 2027. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
BLACKAIFEST is a hybrid London-based international AI creative festival and academy awards program. Its 21 categories extend beyond film into animation, documentary, music, text and other AI-enabled media.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in the United Kingdom and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open to global submissions. Adult and junior/youth categories are provided; the official page contains slightly inconsistent lower-age wording, so only the existence of youth categories is recorded.
- Participant types
- Creator, Student, Youth
- Languages
- Non-English films must include subtitles/captions meeting the festival's technical standards.
- Entry fee
- Fees vary by category and deadline. Many major categories range from roughly USD 20 at earlybird to USD 100 at extended deadline, with student/member variations. Varies by category and deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D, AI Music & Audio and Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Shortlisted and awarded entrants may receive certificates, medals, plaques and BlackAI Academy Awards (BLAIs); detailed prizes are to be announced before the festival. Certificates, medals, plaques and BLAI awards
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- October 23, 2026
- Submission deadline
- July 1, 2027
- Event dates
- August 28, 2027 – August 29, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Entries across film, text, audio, video and fine art must incorporate AI techniques; organizers may require proof such as recordings or screenshots of AI use.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit work incorporating AI and be prepared to provide proof of AI techniques through screenshots, recordings or other validation requested by the organizer.
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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