Entries are closed — judging is under way.
The organizer expects to announce the results on November 15, 2026.
GenTO: Toronto AI Film Festival 2026
GenTO: Toronto AI Film Festival 2026 is a film festival organized by GenTO: Toronto AI Film Festival. Submissions closed on October 20, 2026. These details come from the organizer's official information, last checked on September 29, 2026.
Overview
GenTO is a Toronto AI-enhanced storytelling festival at Innis Town Hall. It emphasizes human-first authorship and accepts traditional, AI-assisted and hybrid filmmaking while recognizing dedicated AI creative categories.
Who Can Enter?
Organized in Canada and open to participants worldwide.
Eligibility details: The official page states that GenTO showcases local and international films and artists exploring generative AI as a creative tool.
- Participant types
- Creator, Student
- Languages
- Films not in English must include English subtitles.
- Entry fee
- Late deadline: USD 40 standard, USD 35 student and USD 30 FilmFreeway Gold for the listed AI categories. USD 40 late / USD 35 student
Categories and Tracks
Listed under AI Video & Film, and also relevant to AI Music & Audio and Creative AI Applications. Competition format: Film Festival.
Prize and Benefits
The organizer lists: Official laurels plus select partner prizes; in-kind support, mentorship opportunities and technology credits may also be awarded. Festival awards, partner prizes, mentorship and technology credits
Important Dates
- Submissions open
- May 4, 2026
- Submission deadline
- October 20, 2026
- Results announced
- November 15, 2026
- Event dates
- December 5, 2026 – December 5, 2026
The organizer lists a date without a timezone or exact closing time. Submit well before the deadline.
AI Tool and Model Rules
Traditional, AI-assisted and hybrid methods are accepted. Entrants must accurately disclose AI or generative tools if requested by the festival.
Review the official rules for the complete submission terms.
Submission Requirements
Submit through FilmFreeway under AI Short Film, AI Showcase Film, AI Music Video or AI Advertisement and hold all required rights and releases.
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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