WAIFF London 2026
WAIFF London 2026 is a film festival organized by WAIFF London. It is open only to participants in United Kingdom, and the current submission deadline is November 17, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
WAIFF London is the UK showcase in the World AI Film Festival pipeline. It requires documented AI use and includes a broad set of screen and immersive formats, including 3D Worlds and vertical work.
Who Can Enter?
Open only to participants in United Kingdom.
Eligibility details: Open to UK-based creators aged 13 and older; entrants under 18 require parental or guardian consent.
- Participant types
- Creator, Student
- Languages
- Non-English works must include English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Fees vary by category and deadline; student pricing is available on many categories. Paid; varies by category and deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Animation & 3D and Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Eleven winners receive WAIFF recognition; five works advance to WAIFF Cannes 2027 and one is named WAIFF London Grand Prix. WAIFF trophies + 5 works advance to WAIFF Cannes 2027
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- July 15, 2026
- Submission deadline
- November 17, 2026
- Results announced
- November 20, 2026
- Event dates
- November 24, 2026 – November 24, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Works must incorporate AI in their making. Every submission requires a Production Journal identifying the AI tools used.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Provide the required screening file, still image, synopsis, creator biography, credits and a Production Journal disclosing AI tools.
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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