Nepal International Film Festival 2027 — Artificial Intelligence Category
Nepal International Film Festival 2027 — Artificial Intelligence Category is a film festival organized by Nepal Film and Cultural Academy. It is open to participants worldwide, and the current submission deadline is December 31, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
NIFF is an established Kathmandu festival with a specific Artificial Intelligence competition. The category is broader than AI-native cinema because it accepts both AI-created films and films whose subject is AI.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Nepal and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: The Artificial Intelligence category accepts both national and international films; submitted films must meet the festival's completion-date requirements.
- Participant types
- Creator
- Languages
- All selected competition films require burned-in English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- AI category is USD 20 earlybird, USD 25 standard and USD 30 extended, with FilmFreeway Gold discounts. USD 20–30 depending on deadline
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: The Manjushree Award for Best Artificial Intelligence Film includes a cash prize and trophy; the exact cash value was not stated on the reviewed listing. Manjushree Award with cash prize and trophy
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- May 20, 2026
- Submission deadline
- December 31, 2026
- Results announced
- January 15, 2027
- Event dates
- March 25, 2027 – March 29, 2027
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
The dedicated Artificial Intelligence category accepts films about AI themes or films made with AI technologies, from both Nepal and international creators.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway, choose the Artificial Intelligence category and meet general festival screener, rights and technical requirements.
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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