Entries are closed — judging is under way.
The organizer expects to announce the results on November 15, 2026.
Florence AI Festival 2026
Florence AI Festival 2026 is a film festival organized by Florence AI Festival / VIA - Visual Innovation Awards. Submissions closed on November 4, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
Florence AI Festival is a VIA-backed international AI filmmaking event focused on artistic quality rather than AI novelty. Hybrid live-action and generative workflows are explicitly accepted.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Italy and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: Open worldwide to filmmakers and creative teams aged 18+. Projects must have been completed after Jan 1, 2025.
- Entries
- Individual and team entries
- Languages
- Non-English films require English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Standard category fees run from USD 5 earlybird to USD 15 extended, with student and Gold-member discounts. USD 5–15 standard depending on deadline/category
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: Best of Festival receives a trophy and feature profile. Eight category winners receive trophies and laurels; partner/tool prizes may be added. Best of Festival trophy + 8 category trophies + partner/tool prizes
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- August 26, 2026
- Submission deadline
- November 4, 2026
- Results announced
- November 15, 2026
- Event dates
- November 22, 2026 – November 22, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Generative AI must be a significant creative component. Every entry requires a 100–300 word AI Statement describing tools, workflow and AI-produced elements.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit via FilmFreeway; include the required AI Statement; maximum runtime is 20 minutes in all competition categories.
Source Verification
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We last verified this listing against the organizer's official page on September 29, 2026.
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